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Category Archives: Nature
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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A reflexion on 2018 in the wildlife garden
The new year is on our door step so it is good to look back at 2018. It sure was a very unusual year: we experienced a very dry period, just when trees, shrubs and flowers needed the rain. In … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, Bees, Biodiversity, biodiversity, Biology, birds, butterflies, Ecology, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature
Tagged amphibians, biodiversity, biology, bumblebees, butterflies, ecology, mason bees, nature, solitary bees, wildlife gardening
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Feeding birds in the garden
Temperatures have dropped considerably and spring is not yet around the corner. We have had a cold spell and some lovely winter birds came to the garden to feed on the fat balls and the peanut cakes with insects are … Continue reading
Posted in Biodiversity, Biology, birds, Gardening, Nature
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Holly, Ilex aquifolium, a valuable tree for the wildlife garden
To many entomologists, trees like oak, birch and willow are top trees as many invertebrates feed on the foliage of the leaves. Other trees such as lime and ash have fewer invertebrates associated with them. Holly, Ilex aquifolium is a … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, Bees, Biodiversity, Biology, butterflies, Ecology, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature
Tagged amphibians, bees, birds, bumblebee, butterflies, ecology, gardening, nature, nectar, pollen, Pollinators, solitary bees, wildlife
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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
Posted in Biodiversity, Biology, Ecology, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature
Tagged beneficial insects, biodiversity, ecology, flowers, gardening, nature
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Native shrubs and trees
A lot has been said about why we should grow native trees and shrubs. However, a wildlife garden with non-native plants can be wonderful for wildlife; we all love lavender and the butterfly bush is popular with all sorts of … Continue reading
Posted in Biodiversity, biodiversity, Biology, butterflies, Ecology, Fruit, Gardening, Gardening for wildlife, Nature, pollination
Tagged autochthonous, bees, biodiversity, birds, bumblebee, bumbllebee, butterflies, caterpillars, foodplants, gardening, Leafcutter bees, native trees, shrubs
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A sunny day in February
Just got home from work and walked into the garden. The sun is shining and snowdrops are in full bloom. Galanthus nivalis is the official name for this plant and it is a good early source of pollen and nectar … Continue reading
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Deadwood in the garden
Deadwood is a complex range of different microhabitats, which evolve over time. Lots of invertebrates feed on dead wood and many fungi depend on it too. In my garden, I have placed several logs near shrubs and trees. They provide shelter … Continue reading
Posted in amphibians, Biology, Ecology, Gardening, Nature
Tagged amphibians, deadwood, fungi, humus, Soil
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Wildlife garden 