Jean Vernon – Page 3 – The Green Jeanie

Hornet Mimic Hoverfly

November 25, 2022jeanie beePollinatorsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Echinops, Flies, Flower Fly, Hornet mimic, Hoverfly, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Plants, Plants for pollinators, Pollinator Book, pollinator plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie

At first glance this amazing creature looks just like a hornet. But look closer. It’s actually a fly, a harmless hoverfly that is a precious pollinator

Christmas rose

November 23, 2022jeanie beePlantsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Bees, Hellebores, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Plants, Plants for pollinators, pollinator plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees, winter

Grow hellebores to feed winter active pollinators.

Bee Rescue

November 23, 2022jeanie beePollinatorsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Bee Rescue, Bees, BeeVive, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

A bee revival kit makes a great gift

September 2022

August 29, 2022jeanie beeNews / Eventsaddicted to bees, Bee Safari, Bees, Events, Gardens to visit, Herbs, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Jekkas Herb Farm, Pollinators, Speakers for events, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees, Yeo Valley

There are a few events left where you can hear Jean Vernon talk about bees and pollinators.

Agastache

August 11, 2022jeanie beePlantsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Bees, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

Agastache is a great pollinator plant that is rich in nectar

Tapered Dronefly

August 8, 2022jeanie beePollinatorsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Hoverflies, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie

Hoverflies like the Tapered Dronefly (Eristalis pertinax) are important garden visitors

Bee Balm

July 27, 2022jeanie beePlantsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Bee Balm, Herbs, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Mint Family, Plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie

Bee balm is a magnet for bees and other pollinators.

Bee Bingo

July 27, 2022jeanie beeNews / EventsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Bee Bingo, Bee Safari, Bees, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

Bee Bingo is a fun, interactive way of learning about our garden bees.

Borage

July 27, 2022jeanie beePlantsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Bees, Borage, Gardens, Jean Vernon, Plants, pollinator plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

Borage is a great pollinator plant. It’s so easy to grow from seed and has nectar rich flowers.

Lamb’s ears

July 27, 2022jeanie beePlantsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Bee Plants, Bees, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Lamb's Ears, Plants for pollinators, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

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.
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The Green Jeanie

Exploring your garden pollinators

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