What would you give a bee if it came to dinner? A study from Sussex University has the answer – marjoram and lavender, their favourite food.
We all need to give bees a helping hand at the moment so if you’re thinking of buying some plants this weekend it’s worth bearing these essential creatures in mind. Generally speaking they like single, uncomplicated flowers; bell shaped flowers like foxglove and honeysuckle; and purple flowers like catmint, alliums and buddleia. For a full list of bee friendly plants see the RHS recommended list: https://www.rhs.org.uk/…/encourage-w…/plants-for-pollinators
