Well, I must have a look for Daphne!
Thanks for the links, Coastal - I only recently heard about rhododendron being toxic, also lupins I read to reduce bees reproduction? Or something like it.
I don't have either but they are in the area so every roadside has lupins, neighbor has rhododendron. Another good reason to block the garden with alternatives which, as you pointed out, a bee should know if the flowers are good or not. They might forage the wrong kinds if there's nothing else though!
That "Sheep Laurel" or Lambkill as we call it is to hate! Poisonous to animals and humans as well as bees. It's a 'native' species here but is also really invasive. If I see any, I tear it out.
Chives, bolted shallots, and "Hardy Evergreen" onion are just opening their spathes today. The shallot buds are all colors, can't wait to see the flowers.
