Tapered Dronefly
Hoverflies like the Tapered Dronefly (Eristalis pertinax) are important garden visitors
Bee Balm
Bee balm is a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
Bee Bingo
Bee Bingo is a fun, interactive way of learning about our garden bees.
Borage
Borage is a great pollinator plant. It’s so easy to grow from seed and has nectar rich flowers.
Lamb’s ears
If you grow lamb’s ears you might be lucky to see the Wool Carder bee in your garden. If you don’t grow lamb’s ears it’s time to plant some.
Image: Jean Vernon
Tortoiseshell Butterfly
The small tortoiseshell butterfly is fairly widespread in UK gardens
Image: Jean Vernon
Nature Table
A nature table is a great way to show others the beauty of insects, pollinators and bees
Image: Jean Vernon
Social Wasps
Wasps are not the bad guys. They are important pollinators and incredible natural garden pest control.
Hummingbird Hawk Moth
Look out for this extraordinary moth in your summer gardens. It hovers like a hummingbird but is actually a moth.
Globe Thistle
A really good late summer plant for pollinators is the globe thistle, Echinops ritro.