Sourwood harvest may be a bust.

Strange weather year continues. Way too much rain. Sourwood harvest is doubtful.  Heavy rain has ripped off ripe blooms and prevented bees from flying.  Also, the bloom is strange with some tree finished, some halfway and a few not even started.  Also, bees stay inside on these rainy days and eat. Some of the larger beekeepers are anticipating no sourwood honey this year.  It will be interesting to see how things evolve.