Your Bee Friendly Gardening Guide

Everything you need to know about creating a bee friendly garden & supporting native wildlife in your backyard

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Bee-Friendly Gardening

Supporting native wildlife in your garden

Welcome to bee friendly gardeners! We're a hub for all things gardening, and creating gardens that support bees, butterflies and local wildlife. It doesn't matter is your space is big or small, we have tips on how to cultivate bee-friendly spaces. We've noticed a concerning delcline in pollinators and wildlife over the last few years in our own backyard, so we set out to find ways to support local bee populations, as well as finding helpful gardening tips, crafts and DIYs that anyone can try in their own space.

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Plant Care

How To Grow Wildflowers In Your Garden

All you need to know about growing wildflowers in your garden

Plant Care

How To Grow Campanulas

How to grow bee friendly cascading campanulas

Plant Care

How to Grow Snapdragons

Guide For Growing Bee Friendly Snapdragons, Planting & Maintenance

Top Plants for Attracting Bees

We've found the best plants for attracting bees into your garden, including flowers, shurbs, annuals and perenials - so you can create a haven for bees all year round! The more bees and pollinators you garden attracts, the better your blooms will be, so encouraging them into your garden is key for healthy plant growth. Bees are drawn to some plants and flowers much more than others, so check out our list of the best bee-friendly plants and flowers.

Declining Pollinator Populations

The crisis of declining bee populations

Pollinator Populations have been in decline in the UK since the 1980's. We've seen around a 25% drop in all pollinator species over the last few decades, with dramatic drops in bee and butterfly populations. As over 90% of plants depend on pollinators like bees to survive, it's important to encourage bees in your own garden - it will help your garden bloom as well as supporting the bee population, so it's a win-win!

Garden Crafts & DIY

Crafts & DIY

Fun Kids’ Gardening Crafts for Wildlife Friendly Gardens

More craft ideas for kids to enjoy that also benefit wildlife in your garden

Crafts & DIY

Fun and Easy Garden Crafts To Do With Kids

Fun and cost-effective garden craft ideas you can do with the kids

Crafts & DIY

Creating Water Sources in Your Garden

Creating Water Sources in Your Garden to Support Bees, Pollinators, and Wildlife.

Bee-Friendly Garden Design Ideas

You don't need to have acres of land to create the perfct bee-friendly garden. In fact, we have tips on how to cultivate and design the best bee-friendly gardens, from blooming cottage gardens, to butterfly filled balconies! No matter the size of your garden, we have design and planting tips for you.