Blogs from the Garden
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Bee Garden Update: Bees flying in the sunshine
It was so good to see the bees flying in the sunshine last week, this is hopefully the sign of good days to come
Read moreSolitary bees and where to see them
When someone mentions bees to you, a honey bee or a bumblebee probably comes to mind. However, there are lots of other bees buzzing about, often unnoticed.
Read moreAustralian Annuals in The Great Glasshouse
The horticulture team have been busy planting Australian annuals in The Great Glasshouse, ready for a beautiful summer display.
Read moreBee Garden Update: The days are getting noticeably longer
The snowdrops are out and the daffodils and other spring bulbs are just waiting to pop their heads out to greet us
Read moreThe world through an insect’s eyes
Have you ever wondered why bees have two sets of eyes, or why dragonfly eyes meet on top of their head?
Read moreWet Wet Wet
All this wet weather is a worry, as it’s not the cold that kills bees, but the damp and mould, so we like to check the hives regularly to make sure we have done all we can to help our bees.
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