Tag: Pollinators
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Play bee peek-a-boo
Have a closer look around your garden in spring, and look out for little volcanoes of sandy soil in your borders, raised beds and even on the lawn. These are […]
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Honeywort
Honeywort (Cerinthe major) is rich in nectar, easy to grow from seed and ideal for longer tongued pollinators.
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Yeo Valley – Bumblebee Safaris 2026
Join Jean Vernon for a Bumblebee Safari at Yeo Valley Organic Gardens in 2026
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New Book – Attracting Garden Pollinators
Signed copies of Jean Vernon’s new book, Attracting Garden Pollinators will be available in April 2022
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Viper’s Bugloss
If you only grow one thing for your garden pollinators choose Viper’s bugloss. It’s easy to grow from seed, it’s hardy and it’s a native of the UK, plus it replenishes its nectaries regularly making it a magnet for garden pollinators.
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Bee’s wings
The wings of a bumblebee are driven by powerful muscles that facilitate buzz pollination and can also be used to raise temperature. Bees have two pairs of wings
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Leaf-Cutter Bees
Look out for the leaf-cutter bees in your June garden. You might notice the notches on your rose leaves.