Bees – Page 2 – AddictedToBees

Echinops

Jun 22, 2021

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Use the latest research to grow the very best plants to support our precious pollinators. Ongoing research at the University of Bristol has shown that one echinops flower has as much nectar as 32 cosmos flowers

Lamb’s Ears

Jun 18, 2021

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in Plants

Lamb’s ears is a magnet for bees, especially the wool carder bee

Leaf-Cutter Bees

Jun 1, 2021

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in Bees

Look out for the leaf-cutter bees in your June garden. You might notice the notches on your rose leaves.

Borage

May 22, 2021

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in Plants

Many herbs, like borage are fantastic plants for pollinators. The flowers are generously rich in nectar. It’s easy to grow from seed and a great bee plant.

Solitary Bees Podcast

May 1, 2021

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in Bees

Here’s a great way to learn more about solitary bees. Listen in to the Wildlife World Community Podcast where Jean Vernon and Professor Jeff Ollerton talk about solitary bees

Ashy Mining Bee

Apr 3, 2021

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in Bee of the Month, Bees

The Ashy Mining bee is just one of the 65 or so Andrena species in the UK. These are the ground nesting bees that excavate their nests in close mown areas of the lawn, bare soil and sunny banks.

Hairy Footed Flower Bee

Feb 28, 2021

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in Bee of the Month, Bees

The Hairy Footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes) is one of the earliest emerging solitary bees. By the end of February and into early March the male of the species climbs out of his egg chamber and into the sunlight.