If you grow runnerbeans you need bumblebees. It takes a big strong bee to force open the flowers and reach in to drink the nectar. As the bumblebee climbs into the flower, pollen is attracted to its hairy, fluffy body. Then as the bumblebee moves to the next flower it takes the pollen with it.
A few late flowers can make all the difference to pollinators still completing their lifecycle
My 2025 diary is filling up with some great events. If you want to host a special event where you think a bee safari or a bee walk or a bee talk would work do get in touch. My focus is on pollinators but especially our bumblebees (we have 24 species in the UK) and
New bumblebee and solitary bee workshop at RHS Rosemoor on July 26th 2024.
A look back at 2023 and some of the highlights of a very buzzy year!
Looking for a great present for someone that loves bees and pollinators?? Why not book a ticket for a special workshop at RHS WIsley about Garden Bees?
Would you like a bee safari at your summer festival, summer event or in your garden?? Get in touch with Jean Vernon
Jean Vernon is a finalist for The Beth Chatto Environmental Journalist of the Year 2023
Come and meet the bugs behind the new Lloyd of the Flies series by Aardman at RHS Wisley this summer
Look out for the buff-tailed bumblebee in your garden.
Image: Jean Vernon