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Nature Table

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A nature table is a great way to show others the beauty of insects, pollinators and bees
Image: Jean Vernon

Social Wasps

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Wasps are not the bad guys. They are important pollinators and incredible natural garden pest control.

Hummingbird Hawk Moth

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Look out for this extraordinary moth in your summer gardens. It hovers like a hummingbird but is actually a moth.

Globe Thistle

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A really good late summer plant for pollinators is the globe thistle, Echinops ritro.

Bee Walks and Talks

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Would you like to learn a bit more about the bees in your garden? During the spring and summer (mostly) I take bee walks or bee safaris at some very special gardens around the UK, from RHS Wisley, National Trust Hidcote, RHS Rosemoor to Yeo Valley Organic Garden & Jekka’s Herb Farm. It can be