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What exactly does a 'sterile' plant mean ?

to be propagated by cuttings/layering/division etc. Thank you Dovefromabove. Is the plant still attractive to bees and other insects ? I understand that most of them still produce nectar so are attractive to bees etc. I think some of the problems arise from by Lavender Lady

15/08/2012 11:03:09

by Bookertoo

insects on sunflowers

Hi! We have various bees on the heads of our sunflowers, but also a lot of flies. Not a problem, th ebirds will enjoy eating them, I'm sure, but what are they doing there? Do flies take nectar? Any ideas? by Will Tyler

21/08/2012 13:21:19

by Will Tyler

Carol's beehive

I would really like to know how Carol's beehive and the bees are getting on after seeing her take delivery of a Warre hive. Hi louiseww, we believe the bees are doing very well. If you would like to know more about natural beekeeping, visit biobees by louiseww

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22/03/2012 18:58:49

by MrsI

Pot growing Mahonia x media "charity"?

Hello, I have a fairly small garden and my main objective is to make it as bee and wildlife friendly as possible. I know that Mahonias are great sources of early nectar for bees and would love to grow one for that reason alone (not actually a huge by Pipstrelle

26/04/2013 00:57:22

by Pipstrelle

Oh dear what can the matter be?

've always had an amazing crop. We're wondering if this could be a pollination problem.....there haven't been the usual high number of bees lately. Do any of you apple growers out there have any suggestions? All advice gratefully received. Yes, I posted on a by Judith Evans

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25/05/2012 07:58:39

by Judith Evans

Talkback: The first bumblebee of the year

.although on sunday one of the furry buggers stung me on the hand[ouch]. I SAW MY FIRST BUMBBLE BEE OF THE YEAR IN MY GARDEN ON SATURDAY 21 MARCH AND HAVE SEEN MORE SINCE IN THE LAST FEW DAYS. So that`s their name.Bombus.What an appropriate name. One was crashing by Dancer

28/11/2011 18:38:14

by bufftail

Talkback: Moving bumblebee nests

life takes us. Pictures - do you have pictures? I have never identified (let alone moved) a bees' nest before but there's one heck of a buzzing from a pile of fluff by our polytunnel! Miss Adventure - go on, let us have your recipe so I can bake cake by wilscombe

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28/11/2011 18:43:38

by Pest Control Seattle

Talkback: Aphids and their predators

we like aphids too!Not only do they attract more predatory insects (not so lovely for the aphid) we recall cute stories about ants milking them... we found a youtube clip that illustrates... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcdAgvroj5w Bees- I cannot by oldchippy

05/07/2012 16:00:06

by Gracie5

Runner beans

Have a large garden , lots of insect friendly plants, but beans are not setting and flowers are dropping, is it the costant rain or has anyone an answer This often happens early in the season-and it has not been sunny and warm-we need the bees by Wendy7

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21/07/2012 16:13:15

by sotongeoff

Lavender ?

Could anyone tell me which is the best lavender to get for the most bees please! Munstead was very popular with the bees last year and it makes a nice mini hedge or border edging. I planted several other varieties last year but as they won't flower by lucky*

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26/02/2012 16:22:50

by BrendaScott53

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