The Green Jeanie

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

Silver Washed Fritillary

August 8, 2022jeanie beePollinatorsAttracting Garden Pollinators, Butterflies, Butterfly, Jeanie Bee, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie

The beautiful Silver Washed Fritillary Butterfly feeding on buddleia
Image: Jean Vernon

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.
Image: Jean Vernon

Nature Table

July 27, 2022jeanie beeNews / Eventsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Bee poo, Bee Safari, Bee talks, Bee Walks, Bees, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Lego Bee, Nature Table, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

A nature table is a great way to show others the beauty of insects, pollinators and bees
Image: Jean Vernon

Social Wasps

July 27, 2022jeanie beePollinatorsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Bees, Jean Vernon, Jeanie Bee, Pollinators, Predators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees, Wasps

Wasps are not the bad guys. They are important pollinators and incredible natural garden pest control.

Hummingbird Hawk Moth

July 23, 2022jeanie beePollinatorsaddicted to bees, Attracting Garden Pollinators, Hummingbird Hawk Moth, Jean Vernon, Moths, Plants, pollinator plants, Pollinators, The Green Jeanie, The Secret Lives of Garden Bees

Look out for this extraordinary moth in your summer gardens. It hovers like a hummingbird but is actually a moth.

Exploring your garden pollinators

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