I'm on a mission to unravel and demystify the secret world of our garden pollinators and especially our bees. As a result I've written two books, which you might find interesting.
Plants and pollinators go hand in hand. They evolved together and need each other to exist. I've cherry picked some of the power plants for pollinators as well as some of our quirky and surprising pollinators. Hope you approve.
Since writing my books I've been sharing my passion with groups large and small. I prefer to do bee safaris and walks, using the plants and pollinators I find to tell their story. Come and join me at some lovely gardens and walk with me.
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
If you love bees and want to learn more, join Jean Vernon on a Bee Safari at the fabulous organic Yeo Valley Gardens in Somerset.
Some of the best garden pollinators are solitary bees like this Gwynne’s mining bee (Andrena bicolor)
Lungwort is a power plant for pollinators offering an early and copious source of energy rich nectar.
On World Bee Day I’ll be in Wales celebrating all of our garden pollinators.
If you love herbs pay a visit to Jekka’s Herb Farm on an open day and learn about the herbs that are good for our pollinators
