pavingtalk15h ago

🌱 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

#Borage #GardeningUK #PollinatorFriendly #HerbGarden #GardenLife #SustainableGardening #PlantCare

Maikel de Bakker2d ago
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.

#BombusLucorum #Bumblebee #Dandelion #Taraxacum #Pollinators #BeePhotography #MacroPhotography #NaturePhotography #InsectPhotography #WildlifePhotography #CloseUpNature #TinyWorlds #PlantScience #Botany #Biodiversity #Ecology #DutchNature #NatureLovers #GardenWildlife #Wildflowers #SaveTheBees #PollinatorFriendly #SpringFlowers #NatureObservation #FieldMoments #HiddenNature #VisualStorytelling #ByMaikeldeBakker #MaikeldeBakkerPhotography #WonderingLens
pavingtalk6d ago

🌱 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/

#LupinGalleryYellow #GardenGoals #PollinatorFriendly #PerennialPlants #FlowerPower #GardenInspiration #PlantLovers

pavingtalkApr 28

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/

#EarlyPurpleOrchid #OrchisMascula #Biodiversity #PollinatorFriendly #WildflowersUK #GardenEcology #SpringBlooms

pavingtalkApr 26

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/

#PhloxBlueParadise #GardenJoy #PollinatorFriendly #PerennialBeauty #FlowerPower #GardeningTips #SummerBlooms

pavingtalkApr 24

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/

#AchilleaMoonshine #GardenJoy #PollinatorFriendly #YellowBlooms #PerennialPower #FlowerGarden #GardeningTips

pavingtalkApr 23

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/

#AchilleaTerracotta #GardenTips #PollinatorFriendly #PerennialFlowers #RustOrange #GardeningJoy #FlowerPower

pavingtalkApr 22

Struggling to find flowers that not only brighten your garden but also attract pollinators?

Echinacea 'Hot Papaya' could be your new best friend!

With its stunning papaya-orange petals and dark centers, this perennial boasts a long blooming season and is a magnet for bees and butterflies.

https://ukpavingtalkgroup.com/plant/echinacea-hot-papaya/

#EchinaceaHotPapaya #PollinatorFriendly #GardenGems #PerennialPlants #FlowerPower #GardeningTips #NatureLovers

playinginthedirtApr 22
Pawpaw (asimina triloba) blossoms.
#NativePlants #Pollinators #PollinatorFriendly #Gardening #Ohio #Bloomscrolling
Dorgaldirs GardenApr 21
The lilac is putting on a show this week 💜
My lilac (Syringa vulgaris) has burst into bloom and the scent in the garden is absolutely wonderful. What I love most about lilac is how quickly it transforms — one week tight purple buds, the next a full explosion of colour. Lilac is one of the most generous spring shrubs for pollinators: bumblebees, butterflies, and long-tongued bees are regular visitors drawn in by the rich nectar and intense fragrance. Originally from the Balkan mountains, it has been a beloved garden plant across Europe for centuries.

De sering geeft deze week alles 💜
Mijn sering (Syringa vulgaris) staat in volle bloei en de geur in de tuin is ronduit heerlijk. Wat ik zo mooi vind aan seringen is hoe snel de transformatie gaat — de ene week strakke paarse knoppen, de volgende een volle explosie van kleur. De sering is een van de vrijgevigste voorjaarsstruiken voor bestuivers: hommels, vlinders en langtonge bijen zijn vaste bezoekers, aangetrokken door de rijke nectar en de intense geur. Oorspronkelijk afkomstig uit de Balkanlanden, maar al eeuwenlang een geliefde tuinplant in heel Europa.

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