Wonders of winter aconites

ARLY flowers not only lift our spirits – they’re vital for early flying pollinators as well. Lots of our native bumblebees and solitary bees hibernate in winter with little or no food. Once the days are a bit longer and the sun a little warmer, these bees emerge and need sustenance straight away. They look for nectar-rich plants because this sugar-loaded substance gives them energy for flight.