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.
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Tortoiseshell Butterfly
The small tortoiseshell butterfly is fairly widespread in UK gardens
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Nature Table
A nature table is a great way to show others the beauty of insects, pollinators and bees
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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.
Viper’s Bugloss
If you grow one thing for the pollinators choose Viper’s bugloss
Bee Birthday Bash
When you want the perfect party for a bee lover, why not have a birthday bee bash with Jean Vernon
Green Eyed Flower Bee
The green eyed flower bee has green opal like eyes.