Out walking we came upon a huge patch of thistles full of butterflies and bees 
,including this rather tatty one,
all enjoying the sunshine 
and the nectar.
It occurs to me that quite a few of my posts have included bees.And we all know that bees need help.
Then I see an article featuring Britains only professor of apiculture in the weekend paper, (Telegraph Magazine).
And Professor Ratnieks tells us, "In the long run, the problem is a lack of flowers."
Something we can all remedy don't you think?
Mr Fothergill's the seed merchants have recently published their own Bees Top Ten which includes:
Foxglove - Foxy Mixed
Clary - Blue Denim
Agastache - Golden Jubilee
Salvia farinacea
Cornflower - Blue Ball
Cynoglossum
Dahlia - Miinon Mixed
Marigold - Sunburst Mixed
Sunflower - Hallo
and
Fothergill's own Wildflower Mixed seeds
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Interesting entry and good photos!
ReplyDeleteI've just come back from the allotments where it was alive with bees and, mostly white, butterflies. xx
The bees love my marigolds!
ReplyDeleteI saw a beautiful pale blue tinted butterfly the other day - it was gorgeous - there are definitely more bees and butterflies around this year - after a very quiet start, I think.
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I've grown borage on the allotment this year, and it's been like a bee magnet. At home I have created a small wildlife border with a (very) small pond.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment on my blog. Your blog is lovely, and I will return.
Really good photos. Sorry I haven't had a chance to visit recently - trial and tribs on the homestead!
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That's the most ragged looking Painted Lady that I have ever seen! I have lots of bees already in my garden, but must confess to not having quite a few of the plants on Mr Fothergill's list. Great photos. x
ReplyDeleteOooh lovely!
ReplyDeleteJust what I needed to start my weekend…beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteYes you were right it is a Vintage Magpie bunny!
Have a lovely weekend…love Lou xxx
the bees love my Jasmine , although nearly all of the flowers have gone now :-(
ReplyDeleteA lovely informative post with super photos, you did see a lot of butterflies! I think apart from lack of flowers the lack of really decent Summers hasn't helped their plight either. I have also enjoyed catching up with your last few posts.
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