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The thornless blackberry (*Rubus fruticosus* cv.) is starting to flower! 💜 These delicate pink blooms may look modest, but they're a promise of things to come — juicy blackberries later in the season.

As a thornless cultivar, it's much easier to harvest than its wild cousins, while still offering the same value for pollinators. Bees are particularly fond of the open flowers, which provide easy access to nectar and pollen.

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De doornloze braam (*Rubus fruticosus* cv.) begint te bloeien! 💜 Deze tere roze bloempjes zien er bescheiden uit, maar ze zijn een belofte van wat nog komt — sappige bramen later in het seizoen.

Als doornloze cultivar is hij veel gemakkelijker te oogsten dan zijn wilde verwanten, maar voor bestuivers biedt hij evenveel waarde. Bijen zijn bijzonder dol op de open bloemen, die makkelijke toegang geven tot nectar en stuifmeel.

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🌱 If you're considering adding some color to your garden, give Alstroemeria a try!

This perennial, also known as the Peruvian lily, offers vibrant blooms in shades of pink, orange, yellow, and white.

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#Alstroemeria #PeruvianLily #GardenTips #PollinatorFriendly #FlowerArranging #PlantLovers #PerennialPlants

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Chives (*Allium schoenoprasum*) are in full bloom in the garden! 🌸 These cheerful purple pompoms are one of my favourite herbs — not just for the kitchen, but also as a pollinator magnet.

The flowers are just as edible as the leaves, with a mild oniony flavour that's lovely scattered over a salad or soup. And when left to bloom, bees and bumblebees absolutely love them.

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De bieslook (*Allium schoenoprasum*) staat volop in bloei! 🌸 Deze vrolijke paarse pompons zijn één van mijn favoriete kruiden — niet alleen voor in de keuken, maar ook als echte insectenmagnet.

De bloemen zijn net zo eetbaar als de blaadjes, met een milde uiensmaak die heerlijk is over een salade of soep. En als je ze laat uitbloeien, zijn bijen en hommels er dol op.

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🌱 Ever thought about adding a touch of blue to your garden?

Borago (borage) is a stunning option that not only looks great but also supports pollinators!

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/go/3994

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The lovely *Bombus lucorum*—the white-tailed bumblebee—meeting a dandelion (*Taraxacum*). A pairing many overlook, yet one of quiet importance.

Here in the Netherlands, the dandelion is often labeled a “weed.” Something to remove. Something unwanted. And yet, for pollinators like *Bombus*, it’s an early and reliable source of nectar and pollen—especially in spring, when few other flowers are available.

It’s a strange contradiction. What one place calls a weed, another may celebrate as a wildflower. The label says more about us than it does about the plant.

Captured up close, this interaction becomes clearer. The structure of the dandelion—hundreds of tiny florets forming a single composite flower—offers abundant resources. For a bumblebee colony just starting its season, that can make a real difference.

Many garden lovers aim for control, for neatness, for aesthetic balance. But in doing so, we sometimes remove the very species that support life at its most fundamental level.

This isn’t about letting everything grow wild.

It’s about understanding what we remove—and what we keep.

Because leaving a single yellow flower in place might seem small.

But to a bumblebee, it’s anything but.

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🌱 Did you know that lupins can grow as tall as a toddler?

The Lupin ‘Gallery Yellow’ is not just a sight to behold but a magnet for pollinators!

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/lupin-gallery-yellow/

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Struggling to attract pollinators?

The Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula) is not just a feast for the eyes with its stunning purple spikes; it plays a vital role in boosting local biodiversity.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/early-purple-orchid/

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Have you ever seen a flower that seems to glow with a blue hue?

Phlox 'Blue Paradise' offers stunning star-shaped blooms that not only brighten up the garden from mid-summer to early autumn but also attract lovely bees and butterflies!

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/phlox-blue-paradise/

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From dull greens to a sunny paradise!

🌼 Achillea 'Moonshine' brightens up any garden with its cheerful yellow blooms and feathery foliage.

Not only does it elevate the aesthetic, but it’s also a magnet for pollinators.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/achillea-moonshine/

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If you want a pop of rust-orange in your garden, Achillea 'Terracotta' is a must-have!

Its feathery foliage not only looks fantastic but also attracts bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator's paradise.

Just remember, it loves well-drained, sandy soil with a pH around 6.0 to 7.5.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/achillea-terracotta/

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