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Bee Friendly Flowers in September
We're lucky enough to be around the corner from a Piet Oudolf designed garden, which is looking just lovely at the moment. I had a stroll around it yesterday afternoon...
Bee Friendly Flowers in September
We're lucky enough to be around the corner from a Piet Oudolf designed garden, which is looking just lovely at the moment. I had a stroll around it yesterday afternoon...

Sabre Wasp
Last week I was minding my own business watering the tomatoes in the greenhouse when an extraordinary beast buzzed past me. It must have been nearly 8cm long, including a...
Sabre Wasp
Last week I was minding my own business watering the tomatoes in the greenhouse when an extraordinary beast buzzed past me. It must have been nearly 8cm long, including a...

The Wool Carder Bee
The Wool-carder bee, Anthidium manicatum, is one of my favourite bees. To start with, just to clear up any confusion, they're not a bumblebee. They're no relation to nice fluffy Common...
The Wool Carder Bee
The Wool-carder bee, Anthidium manicatum, is one of my favourite bees. To start with, just to clear up any confusion, they're not a bumblebee. They're no relation to nice fluffy Common...