Attracting Garden Pollinators by Jean Vernon-my review

Attracting Garden Pollinators by Jean Vernon-my review

I suspect that most people when we talk about pollinators, simply think about bees, whether bumblebees, honey or solitary bees. They may not be aware that there are many other pollinators of flowers which they did not consider as pollinators. This book explains what a...
Silent Earth by Dave Goulson- my book review

Silent Earth by Dave Goulson- my book review

Prof Dave Goulson’s new book ‘Silent Earth’- My Review How do you write a review of a book that is packed full of so many facts, which as an environmentalist myself, I find interesting and to be honest, worrying? It is a powerhouse of information. So...
The Magic of the Willow Wand

The Magic of the Willow Wand

Discovering the Willow Wand Whilst cycling along a country lane a couple of weeks ago, I came across these beautiful and most unusual willow trees growing in flower pots. Upon closer examination, I saw that they were called ‘Willow Wands’ and was very...
A six year study of flowers that bees actually use by rosybee

A six year study of flowers that bees actually use by rosybee

Plants for bees: a 6-year study The following information along with a link to a more detailed report may be of interest to many of you wanting to help bees by having the flowers they will actually use. I hope you find it useful. From rosybee plants for bees Summary...
Solitary bees by Ted Benton

Solitary bees by Ted Benton

New Solitary Bees book Before writing the review, I asked Ted why he wrote the book bearing in mind he is better known for his bumblebee work and this was his reply: Since early childhood I’ve lived a passionate engagement with wildlife – often focussing...