AddictedToBees

Tag: The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

  • Events in 2026

    Events in 2026

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    Join Jean Vernon for a special talk, walk, workshop, bee safari, in 2026

  • Dandelion

    Dandelion

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    Taraxacum officinale You might be surprised to find dandelion in my best bee plant list, but these bright, vibrant landing pads are virtual nectar bars for all pollinators in spring. […]

  • Viper’s Bugloss

    Viper’s Bugloss

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    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.

  • Bee’s wings

    Bee’s wings

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    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

  • Bee balm

    Bee balm

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    For a great garden plant for bees, choose bee balm. It’s a magnet for pollinators and offers copious amounts of nectar.

  • Wool Carder Bee

    Wool Carder Bee

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    The Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium manicatum) is an iconic summer garden bee. It’s a solitary bee and will sometimes nest in a garden bee house. If you grow the plant […]

  • Echinops

    Echinops

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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

    Lamb’s Ears

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

  • Leaf-Cutter Bees

    Leaf-Cutter Bees

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

  • Borage

    Borage

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    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.