Let ivy grow in the garden to support pollinators and other wildlife
Ivy Bee
As autumn arrives the UK’s last emerging solitary bee appears in our gardens feeding on the common ivy that clothes our walls and houses
Purple Cone Flower
For a great bee plant in late summer look no further than the purple cone flower
Male Bumblebees
Male bees are the lager louts of bee worldd, hanging around in nectar bars waiting for the girls
Shrill Carder Bee
There are a fair few rare bee species, with some literally on the brink of extinction, but few more so than the Shrill Carder Bee (Bombus sylvarum).
Lamb’s Ears
Lamb’s ears is a magnet for bees, especially the wool carder bee
Wool Carder Bee
The Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium manicatum) is an iconic summer garden bee. It’s a solitary bee and will sometimes nest […]
Leaf-Cutter Bees
Look out for the leaf-cutter bees in your June garden. You might notice the notches on your rose leaves.
Honeybee Swarms
In bee world, the honeybee is just one species of the 276 or so different bee species in the UK. […]
Orange Ball Buddleia
Buddleia globosa is a magnet for butterflies, bees and all pollinators that rely on nectar to fuel their activity.