Here Come The Camellias

Just a quick note that here in Vernon Parish, Louisiana the very first Camellia has bloomed. Ok, it may not be the first in the parish, but it is definitely the first in my yard. It is also the only one, however the bush is full of buds.
Now I know that one camellia is not a big deal and even if everyone had a bush in their yard it still wouldn't qualify as a honey flow, but it is indeed a really good pollen source for this time of year. Last year this very bush bloomed right up to the first week in January. And the bees really worked the pollen on it every warm day they had a chance. This tells me that it might be good to plant more of these bushes. Maybe even gift a few to the neighbors. I don't know about whether it's a nectar producer. 
Anyway, its another addition to the bloom diary. Go plant some camellias!