I think people who report a lack of bees in their yards should plant more clover in their lawns.  That's where I see all the bees.  And then I went and cut it all down last night.  Ah, well.
Milkweed is in bud.  So, is the beebalm.  Evening primrose is just about done, but the black-eyed susans that are intersperced with the primrose is about to bloom.  The hostas have their shoots up.  Buds have not yet put in an appearance, but it is only a matter of time with the flower stalks up.
Sluggo seems to be working.  The petunias that were eaten down to the nubs are showing signs of leaf growth.