As a nation of garden lovers, we take pride in the appearance of
our outside spaces. Whether we have a couple of hanging baskets
outside our front door, or rows and rows of perfect flowerbeds,
we like to keep our gardens smart. But our gardens are not just
there to be aesthetically pleasing – they are essential habitats
for many creatures. One creature in particular is the bee. The
first sight of bees in the garden buzzing from flower to flower
always heralds the start of spring. But unfortunately, the
populations of bumblebees and honey bees are declining rapidly,
not just in the UK but globally. Bees are extremely important
and not just for our gardens but to our nation’s food supplies.
Bees pollinate a third of the food we eat, so their declining
populations should be a worry to everyone. With this in mind,
it’s a good idea to learn more about our buzzing friends, and
find out how we can help them flourish - even if you don’t have
a green thumb. There are around 24 different species of
bumblebees in the UK