If you are looking for spring blooms that are a little different, then try Chionodoxa forbesii sp. or Glory of the Snow.
Honey bees may play a role in increasing virus levels in wild bumble bees each spring, according to researchers at Penn State who analyzed seasonal trends of parasite and virus transmission in bees.
“Plants with delicate foliage and blooms, such as roses, peonies, and some herbaceous perennials, are particularly vulnerable,” says Hill. “Heavy rain can waterlog flowers, causing stems to bend or ...