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#putpollinatorsfirst – moths

#drawing a poster of which pollinating insects like which plant – here are a few of the plants moths like: #honeysuckle pinks #eveningprimrose #oregano #tobacco

The worms have spent some time looking at different pollinating insects, this week we are sharing them and the plants they like. Though the less popular cousin of the butterfly, the Moth is quite possibly even more important as a pollinator. Some plants have evolved to manipulate and be pollinated by Moths. Here are a […]

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#putpollinatorsfirst – honey bees

#drawing a poster of which pollinating insects like which plant – here are a few of the plants honey bees like #willow #heather #wallflower #cherry #centaurea #sunflower - just some of the plants a honey bee #pollinates

The worms have spent some time looking at different pollinating insects, this week we are sharing them and the plants they like. It is estimated that one third of our food relies on pollination mainly by bees. Here are a few of the plants honey bees like – #willow #heather #wallflower #cherry #centaurea #sunflower – just […]

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#putpollinatorsfirst – flies and gnats

This is an image of of plants that pollinators like flies and gnats like. #putpollinatorsfirst #drawing a poster of which pollinating insects like which plant – here are a few of the plants flies and gnats like #anthriscus #anemones #sedums #achilleas #trilliums - just some of the plants a fly #pollinates

The worms have spent some time looking at different pollinating insects, this week we are sharing them and the plants they like. Flies and Gnats pollinate #anthriscus  #anemones  #sedums  #achilleas  #trilliums – just some of the plants a fly #pollinates Importantly, as they are early-flying they can be key pollinators of early spring flowers, such as primroses […]

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#putpollinatorsfirst – the wasp

poster about pollinating wasps and the plants they like

The worms have spent some time looking at different pollinating insects, this week we are sharing them and the plants they like. Wasps? OK they’re not on the friendly list, like hoverflies. A world without wasps would be a world with a very much larger number of insect pests on our crops and in our […]

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What’s all the buzz about?

#putpollinatorsfirst poster showing the plants that beetles like to pollinate #comfrey #chives #honeysuckle #tomatoes #clover #catmint

The worms have spent some time drawing a poster to support the #putpollinatorsfirst campaign. They focussed on pollinating insects. Here’s the Bumble Bee, a cut above other insects, such as honeybees. They work faster, visiting many more flowers per minute. A few they love are #comfrey #chives #honeysuckle #tomatoes #clover and #catmint Follow our blog […]

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What plants do pollinating beetles like?

#putpollinatorsfirst poster showing the plants that beetles like to pollinate They like open flowers, where they can land I guess … plants like, Euphorbias, Acacias, Water lilies and Magnolias … Magnolia is an ancient genus. Appearing before bees evolved, the flowers are theorized to have evolved to encourage pollination by beetles.[1] To avoid damage from pollinating beetles, the carpels of Magnolia flowers are extremely tough.[2] Fossilized specimens of plants identifiably belonging to the Magnoliaceae (mag-no-li-aysee) date to 95 million years ago

The worms have spent some time drawing a poster to support the #putpollinatorsfirst campaign. They focussed on pollinating insects. Here’s the beetle, it’s been pollinating for the last 90 odd million years. A few they love are #magnolias #euphorbias #acacia #waterlilies Follow our blog to get more daily gardening cartoons, ideas, daily tasks and tips […]

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What do pollinators get up to in the long grass?

#putpollinatorsfirst cartoon about mowing your lawn. The cartoon says: When mowing your lawn, pick an area and let it grow longer. You’ll give pollinators a perfect breeding habitat.. The image is … two worms, a mum and dad figure, and a younger worm who is peering around his father to look at a the tall grass in a garden. Two worms are talking, one says, “I’ll let your father explain this one”

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 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