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Gardening

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1. Very few bees in upstate NY.

Tue May 20, 2025, 07:06 PM

May 20

There are 2 sets of hives about a quarter mile from my garden. Had millions of dandelions but few bees.

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How's the Bee Situation in Your Garden? [View all] NJCher May 20 OP

Very few bees in upstate NY. amerikat May 20 #1

Northern Michigan... MiHale May 20 #2

I'm finding dead bumblebees. It worries me. littlemissmartypants May 20 #3

Plenty of carpenter bees Keepthesoulalive May 20 #4

Not good here (New Mexico) RoadRunner May 20 #7

Very few bees in New Orleans. zuul May 21 #8

SE Arizona Kali May 21 #9

According to my wife, she is seeing bees on her flowers. Emile May 22 #10

A bit early for bees here Figarosmom May 23 #12

Bees showing up in Lexington, KY get the red out May 27 #13

I am finally seeing a few NJCher May 27 #14

Plenty in Detroit bif Jun 10 #15