Leaf-cutter bee (Megachile spp)
If you find notches cut from your rose leaves you have got leaf-cutter bees in your garden.
If you find notches cut from your rose leaves you have got leaf-cutter bees in your garden.
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
Grow hellebores to feed winter active pollinators.
A bee revival kit makes a great gift
There are a few events left where you can hear Jean Vernon talk about bees and pollinators.
Agastache is a great pollinator plant that is rich in nectar
The beautiful Silver Washed Fritillary Butterfly feeding on buddleia
Image: Jean Vernon
Hoverflies like the Tapered Dronefly (Eristalis pertinax) are important garden visitors
Bee balm is a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
Bee Bingo is a fun, interactive way of learning about our garden bees.