pollinators

Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly Gardening

26.10.2023

Butterflies are one of the most charismatic of all garden visitors, with their vividly coloured wings and elegant flight arcs. Species like Red Admiral, Pe … Read more

26.10.2023

Moths - The Unseen Nocturnal Pollinator

Moths - The Unseen Nocturnal Pollinator

05.09.2019

I thought we'd do one last 'Friday Facts' on unsung pollinator heroes before moving on to another subject next week. Today I am taking a quick look at moths as t … Read more

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05.09.2019

The Fabulous Solitary Bee

The Fabulous Solitary Bee

12.08.2019

I don't know whether you know this already but of the 267 species of bee in the U.K. and Ireland, 90% of them are solitary bees. Solitary bees don't produce … Read more

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12.08.2019

Bee friendly Planting Tips and Ideas

Bee friendly Planting Tips and Ideas

03.07.2019

It is rare you come out of a pub with anything useful but it was a chance encounter in a local hostelry which led to a complete transformation in my garden. P … Read more

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03.07.2019

10,000 Bees

10,000 Bees

16.10.2013

I rarely get out these days but myself and Niall always try to squeeze in a relaxing pint on a Friday evening. Pubs whether you like or loath them are great p … Read more

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16.10.2013

Letters to a Beekeeper

Letters to a Beekeeper

13.10.2013

As I've mentioned in my bee article I have accidentally ended up with a hive of bees. This is all fine and well but clearly I need to learn a lot more about t … Read more

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13.10.2013