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Talkback: Fasciation

. But I don't want to disturb them. Kate thought they might be bumblebees. I have had wasp nests, these are smaller, and I have become quite attached to them. I would love to know what they are, I cant do photos yet, I am new to this technology!!! Very new by happymarion

28/11/2011 18:43:54

by Angelstar

Lavender

? I was going to say the same - is the area well drained? It's too early for lavender to flower - the usual time is from July to September. The lavender with bumble-bee shaped flowers sounds like a French lavender which is less hardy than English by frustrated_gardener

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06/05/2012 14:49:03

by joslow

Talkback: Plants for bees

Inula hookeri is a great one for bumblebees and I find bees of all sorts love forget-me-nots. If, like me, you want a good harvest of beans you have to consider they need pollination which means lots of food plants. I respect so-called weeds by Lindy

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28/11/2011 18:40:44

by Honey Bee

WILDLIFE PICTURES

that the beetle pic you put up is of the very rare oil beetle? Buglife would love to hear from you as they're trying to find out how rare it is. Link here And for those of you lucky enough to have bumblebees nesting in your garden, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust by gardeningfantic

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07/08/2012 21:23:34

by Rainjustlearning

Talkback: Cuckoo spit

wondered if they might be tree bumblebees, hope you are getting on ok with them as neighbours. I have male tree bumblebees scent marking over my garden at the moment, it's fascinating to watch. Hope some females turn up for them soon! Your garden sounds by Gladys the gardener

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28/11/2011 18:40:52

by Enduring Gardener

Talkback: Big Butterfly Count

entrance. It looks like a large hole with a greyish entrance. Can these insects take over bumblebees nests? As I have noticed little bumblebees with brown bottoms coming out in other areas. Lazygardener - are you able to send us a photo to gworld@bbc.com? i by Fran

28/11/2011 18:43:58

by sungreenhouses

Talkback: Clover in lawns

to be cautious around bees, but bees (especially bumblebees) are one of the indicators of a healthy yard environment. I plant it. It's fabulous and it's low maintenance. It attracts bees which is a good thing. It has long roots to discourage weeds and doesn by Sansa

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28/11/2011 18:39:09

by nature lady

Talkback: Signs of spring

walk up the garden would help the stuffiness and am I glad I did - the birds were singing at the top of their voices,the smaller daffodils have all burst into bloom to join the snowdrops and crocuses, bumblebees here and there, a young squirrel by sunshine angel

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28/11/2011 18:40:32

by Aanee

Talkback: Butterflies in the garden

butterfly in recent days - obviously ones that have overwintered and responded to the warmth of the sun here in the Midlands. There are many large bumblebees too. These insects must need to feed after their winter hibernation. What are they feeding on? All by Pauline Claire

28/11/2011 18:40:39

by Sarah's Seedlings

after watching Sarah Raven

its patience for us for a few days to see their results. Showery weather is forecast for the next week and the soil is warm, so this is an ideal sowing time. Just for interest, these are 3 of the 4 packets that I sowed: Johnson's - Mixed Bumblebee by GRACELAND

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18/04/2012 07:37:51

by Gary Hobson

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