Mahonia – a winter wonder
WInter flowers are essential for winter active insects. Mahonia is a great choice offering masses of scented, nectar rich flowers
WInter flowers are essential for winter active insects. Mahonia is a great choice offering masses of scented, nectar rich flowers
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
Agastache is a great pollinator plant that is rich in nectar
Bee balm is a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
Bee Bingo is a fun, interactive way of learning about our garden bees.
Borage is a great pollinator plant. It’s so easy to grow from seed and has nectar rich flowers.
The small tortoiseshell butterfly is fairly widespread in UK gardens
Image: Jean Vernon
Look out for this extraordinary moth in your summer gardens. It hovers like a hummingbird but is actually a moth.