Plants for pollinators – 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.

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.
Image: Jean Vernon

Dandelions

April 21, 2022jeanie beePlantsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Bees, Early spring plants, Plants, Plants for pollinators, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie

Leave a few dandelions to flower in your garden. They are a vital source of pollen and nectar for pollinators

The Green Jeanie

Exploring your garden pollinators

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Hornet Mimic Hoverfly

Christmas rose

Lamb’s ears

Dandelions