Bees

anna m · 10-07-2009, 01:21 AM

I have planted the seeds I got from Blue Peter. They were special one's to attract bees.
I have planted lots of weeds from the Shelled warrior shop and I have seen a lot of bees about my garden.
They are supposed to be in trouble and deminishing in number but I have seen plenty so far this year.

Has anyone else noticed lots of bees? Or do you think there is a shortage? It would be a shame to lose them wouldn't it?

**Alan1** · 10-07-2009, 10:55 AM

I have noticed loads of the bumble bee type on the hebe flowers and campanula and sedum

Beverley · 10-07-2009, 02:45 PM

During our hot spell of weather over here a week of more ago I did notice more bees this year, its great to see them as they are really needed.

Angeeeeee... · 10-07-2009, 02:56 PM

A swarm of honey bees passed by our house the other day, I haven't seen that for a long time...my husband rushed around shutting windows but they passed by and we watched them disappear in to the distance over the other gardens. I think there are definately more around this year.

anna m · 12-07-2009, 04:11 PM

Also lots of butterflies have been about. I don't know the names of any butterflies but I've seen lots of mostly white ones (with colourful spots). They love the Blue Peter flowers as well as the other flowers on my patio.

Now if only I could see a hedgehog. I haven't seen one for decades

10-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#1
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	Bees I have planted the seeds I got from Blue Peter. They were special one's to attract bees. I have planted lots of weeds from the Shelled warrior shop and I have seen a lot of bees about my garden. They are supposed to be in trouble and deminishing in number but I have seen plenty so far this year. Has anyone else noticed lots of bees? Or do you think there is a shortage? It would be a shame to lose them wouldn't it?

10-07-2009, 02:45 PM	#3
Beverley Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,493	During our hot spell of weather over here a week of more ago I did notice more bees this year, its great to see them as they are really needed. __________________

10-07-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
Angeeeeee... Member Hatchling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cornwall UK Posts: 517	A swarm of honey bees passed by our house the other day, I haven't seen that for a long time...my husband rushed around shutting windows but they passed by and we watched them disappear in to the distance over the other gardens. I think there are definately more around this year. __________________ Andrea XXX

10-07-2009, 10:55 AM	#2
Alan1 Super Moderator Adult Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 21,512	I have noticed loads of the bumble bee type on the hebe flowers and campanula and sedum

12-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#5
anna m Senior Member Adult Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4,091	Also lots of butterflies have been about. I don't know the names of any butterflies but I've seen lots of mostly white ones (with colourful spots). They love the Blue Peter flowers as well as the other flowers on my patio. Now if only I could see a hedgehog. I haven't seen one for decades

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