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A week of putting pollinators first cartoons

The cartoon headline says, “As gardeners, we can all be pollinator friendly by growing more flowers – listen out for the buzz of thank yous” The cartoon shows a worm talking to a bee, who is sitting on top of a bunch of flowers. The bee says to the worm, “Ah, flowers, you shouldn’t have” the worm answers the bee, “ I didn’t” #pupollinatorsfirst

Wild flower meadows flower for longer due to the diverse range of plants in them. That’s more flowers for you, and more food for the bees and insects. Plant one and join the Gardener’s World Put Pollinators First campaign – raising awareness of the decline of our pollinators @GWmagazine

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This weekend, sit back and connect with your pollinators

The cartoon headline says, “Connect with your pollinators, sit back and watch them. See what plants they like best in your garden.” The cartoon shows a worm talking to a bee on a flower. Behind the worm is a had holding a magnifying glass, looking at the worm and bee. The worm, oblivious to this, says, “ Do you ever get the feeling someone, somewhere, is watching you?” #putpollinatorsfirst

Over the next six months, The Wrigglers pledge to do their bit to support Gardener’s World’s #putpollinatorsfirst campaign by drawing some cartoons (and connecting with them). With 22million gardens in the UK, we can all do our bit – whether that’s planting some wild flower seeds, not using insecticides or making a new insect hotel

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Having a go at not using pesticides or insecticides

The cartoon headline says, “Put a curfew on chemicals … pesticides don’t discriminate, let a garden find its natural balance.” There are two worms on a lawn looking at a pollinating insect that has nose dived into the soil. One worm, wearing a deerstalker hat, says, “ I believe it’s insecticide my dear fellow.” #putpollinatorsfirst

Over the next six months, The Wrigglers pledge to do their bit to support Gardener’s World’s #putpollinatorsfirst campaign by drawing some cartoons. With 22million gardens in the UK, we can all do our bit – whether that’s planting some wild flower seeds, not using insecticides or making a new insect hotel

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Perfect for pollinators

The cartoon headline says, “The perfect pollinator garden is one that flowers every day of the year” This cartoon shows two worms in front of a flower. One worm says, “There’s not a day that goes by without a flower in this garden”, the other worm replies, “Bloomin’ marvellous” #putpollinatorsfirst

The Wrigglers pledge to do their bit to support Gardener’s World’s #putpollinatorsfirst campaign by drawing some cartoons (and try to have a garden that flowers all year). With 22million gardens in the UK, we can all do our bit – whether that’s planting some wild flower seeds, not using insecticides or making a new insect hotel

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If you were a pollinator, which flower would attract you?

The cartoon headline says, “From flat tops to bells, grow a mix of flowers and shapes to suit and feed every type of pollinator out there … The cartoon shows a bee on top of a bell shaped flower. A worm asks the bee, “ Are you Quasimodo?” The bee looks puzzled and, says, “?” #putpollinatorsfirst

The Wrigglers pledge to do their bit to support Gardener’s World’s #putpollinatorsfirst campaign by drawing some cartoons (and planting a variety of different shaped flowers). With 22million gardens in the UK, we can all do our bit – whether that’s planting some wild flower seeds, or planting in drifts and blocks.

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If plants could talk

The cartoon headline says, “Block or drift planting sends a powerful message to pollinators on the hunt for food” The cartoon shows a worm talking to a bee, who is sitting on top of a bunch of flowers. The worm sys the bee, “What does it say to you?” The bee answers, “it says, Red Clover’s back on the menu” #putpollinatorsfirst

The Wrigglers pledge to do their bit to support Gardener’s World’s #putpollinatorsfirst campaign by drawing some cartoons (and planting some drifts of flowers). With 22million gardens in the UK, we can all do our bit – whether that’s planting some wild flower seeds, or planting in drifts and blocks.

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Can you hear the thank yous?

The cartoon headline says, “As gardeners, we can all be pollinator friendly by growing more flowers – listen out for the buzz of thank yous” The cartoon shows a worm talking to a bee, who is sitting on top of a bunch of flowers. The bee says to the worm, “Ah, flowers, you shouldn’t have” the worm answers the bee, “ I didn’t” #pupollinatorsfirst

The worms have pledged to support the ‘Put Pollinators First’ campaign to raise awareness of the decline of insects and bees.

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A week of lawn-worthy cartoons

#pupollinatorsfirst cartoon about mowing your lawn. The cartoon says: This year try to mow our lawn less often. You’ll give its plants and pollinators a chance to thrive. The image is of two worms looking at a thriving garden, plants in the lawn, like dandelions, with insects and pollinators all shouting ‘Wahoo”. Two worms are talking, one says, “A perfect example of when less is more”

The worms have pledged to support the ‘Put Pollinators First’ campaign to raise awareness of the decline of insects and bees.

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Have you ever considered a mowhawk?

#putpollinatorsfirst cartoon about mowing your lawn. The cartoon says: For the most wildlife friendly lawn, mow it every 4 weeks and keep two differing lengths of lawn, like a mohawk … Two worms are looking at a wall of long grass, where there is some insect pollinator activity. One work says to the other worm, “ Is that a mohawk?” The other warm says, “mow idea”

The worms have pledged to support the ‘Put Pollinators First’ campaign to raise awareness of the decline of insects and bees.

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Hands up who likes a close clipped lawn?

#putpollinatorsfirst cartoon about mowing your lawn. The cartoon says: When you mow this year, mow in the knowledge that closely clipped lawns provide nesting habitats for mining bees. The cartoon shows two worms looking at a ming bee burrow on the lawn. One worm says, “It might look like a volcano, but it’s actually a ming bee’s burrow.” The other worm says, “I lava it”

The worms have pledged to support the ‘Put Pollinators First’ campaign to raise awareness of the decline of insects and bees.