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.
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
Come and join me for a bee safari at Yeo Valley Organic Gardens in 2023
Join Jean Vernon for a special course to introduce you to some of the wild bees in your garden
I’m really excited to share some of the things I will be doing this year to champion our wild bees and pollinators.
Bee champion Jean Vernon is available for garden club talks simply get in touch
It’s always lovely to get positive reviews of your books. But I wasn’t expecting this one from Mat Coward in the Morning Star. Not only did Mat offer some lovely feedback about my new book Attracting Garden Pollinators, but he actually chose it for his Gardening Book of the Year! In his round up for
Are you looking for an inspiring and informative speaker for your garden club? Jean Vernon offers a fascinating insight into pollinators, bees, bumblebees and solitary bees.
If you find notches cut from your rose leaves you have got leaf-cutter bees in your garden.
WInter flowers are essential for winter active insects. Mahonia is a great choice offering masses of scented, nectar rich flowers
