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Tag Archives: flowers
Shrubs: nectar and pollen by the bucket load
When it comes to gardening for pollinators, we often look at flowers and visit garden centres or look online to see which pretty flowers we can buy. However, we sometimes forget the fact that many of our native shrubs are … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Biodiversity, biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Gardening for wildlife, Nature, pollination, wild flowers
Tagged bees, biodiversity, bumblebee, ecology, flowers, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, wildflowers
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Fork-tailed flower bees (Anthophora furcata) in the garden
In my garden, I have placed several logs given to me by a forester. Some of these logs are old and soft. Introducing dead wood into your garden is good for wildlife as many invertebrates and amphibians find shelter underneath … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, Bees, Biodiversity, Biology, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature, wild flowers
Tagged amphibians, bees, biodiversity, ecology, flowers, gardening, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees
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Wild mignonette and weld – magnets for pollinators
For years I have been growing wild mignonette, Reseda lutea, in my garden. It is sometimes biennial but in my garden mostly perennial. Its close relative Weld, Reseda luteola, is a biennial plant. In order to keep some in the garden, … Continue reading
Posted in beekeeping, Bees, Biology, Ecology, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature, wild flowers
Tagged bees, flowers, gardening, Hylaeus, native plants, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, wildflowers
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No pesticides needed in my garden to tackle “pests”
After the cold April month with a predominantly Northern wind, I welcomed the warmer weather in May. We also had some much needed rain. Our weather is quite inconsistent these days with highs and lows. The cold spell has resulted … Continue reading
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Tagged beneficial insects, biodiversity, ecology, flowers, gardening, nature
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Solitary bees in the garden – June
We had a rather cold spring and June was not much better than May but the weather is improving. The Mason bees look somewhat faded and their time is nearly over, now the summer bees will emerge. Dasypoda hirtipes is … Continue reading
Posted in Bees, Biodiversity, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature, pollination, wild flowers
Tagged bees, biodiversity, bumblebee, flowers, gardening, Leafcutter bees, mason bees, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, spring, wild flowers
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Crab apples ~ Malus sylvestris ~ The wildlife garden
Malus sylvestris is a deciduous tree growing to 10 m and they are part of the Rosaceae family. They flower in April – May and provide nectar and pollen. The flowers are popular with solitary bees such as Mining bees (Andrena … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, biodiversity, birds, bumblebee, ecology, flowers, fruit, gardening, mason bees, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, wildlife
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A Mystery guest in the garden
I was watering a few plants that i replanted in early spring when suddenly I noticed this odd looking plant. I am familiar with broomrapes as my parents had a few in their garden called Orobanche purpurea growing on yarrow. … Continue reading
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Tagged biodiversity, flowers, ivy, nature, wild flowers, wildflowers, wildlife
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My mini meadow – a paradise for solitary bees and bumblebees
While writing this blog, the sun is shining and it’s a perfect start of the day. The neighbours are quiet still and there is just me and birds and bees. Moments of pleasure! I take a cup of tea and … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, biodiversity, bumblebee, butterflies, flowers, gardening, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, wild flowers, wildflowers, wildlife
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Gardening with wildflowers – photo gallery
I love gardening with wildflowers. They have been growing here for thousands of years and insects have developed with them, they are interconnected. Here some examples of wildflowers I grow in the pollinator garden Meadow cranesbill – Geranium pratense – provides … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, biodiversity, bumblebee, flowers, gardening, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, wild flowers, wildflowers, wildlife
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The importance of nectar for bees, bumblebees and other pollinators
Nectar Flowers are the reproduction organs of plants and pollination can be referred to as the mating process of plants. To make sure pollination is taking place, plants have evolved brightly coloured flowers and scent to draw the attention of … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, beneficial insects, bumblebee, butterflies, flowers, gardening, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees
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Wildlife garden 