SheepChaser 8,082 Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Any multi species herbal ley. Chicory, plantain, birds foot trefoil, sanfoin, red and white clover, some grasses like Timothy, etc. Let if flower. Good for grazing and wild life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arry 18,626 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) I have a 45 Degree bank at the front of my house that goes down to the road full of wild flowers Oxeye Daisy, Honesty,Vetch, Purple Toadflax, Teasels, Evening Primrose and lots of other stuff. But the highly scented Daphne Bush flowers first in the garden in early January for at least a couple of months, Honesty flower comes next with the Crocus then Snow Drops and Daffodils. To follow them is the Foxglove and after them all of wifeys flowers half I don't know. But there is one that was given to me by an organic farmer as we talked about attracting Bees its called Echinops or Globe Thistle which is about to flower soon. Its the one plant that is in the garden that draws the most Bees of all kinds. Not my picture as mine are not out yet. Mine is about a week away. If the thread is still going will try a get some photos with all the Bees on them. One of wifeys boards not really looking its best as been pissing down all day yesterday and all morning so far. Cheers Arry. Edited June 28, 2021 by Arry 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,837 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Lavender, chives and strawberry plants in my garden and all seem to attract alot of insects Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltjnr 5,972 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Arry said: I have a 45 Degree bank at the front of my house that goes down to the road full of wild flowers Oxeye Daisy, Honesty,Vetch, Purple Toadflax, Teasels, Evening Primrose and lots of other stuff. But the highly scented Daphne Bush flowers first in the garden in early January for at least a couple of months, Honesty flower comes next with the Crocus then Snow Drops and Daffodils. To follow them is the Foxglove and after them all of wifeys flowers half I don't know. But there is one that was given to me by an organic farmer as we talked about attracting Bees its called Echinops or Globe Thistle which is about to flower soon. Its the one plant that is in the garden that draws the most Bees of all kinds. Not my picture as mine are not out yet. Mine is about a week away. If the thread is still going will try a get some photos with all the Bees on them. One of wifeys boards not really looking its best as been pissing down alway yesterday and all morning so far. Cheers Arry. Lovely! Nice one arry! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,261 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Cabbages..... you'll get lots of butterflies. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted June 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Fukking been there, done That! This is Exactly why I don't bother trying to 'Garden', or grow vegetables. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sandymere 8,261 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) For general bees and butterflies but also great for attracting hawk moths etc grow verbena bonariensis, self seeds as well. Edited June 28, 2021 by sandymere 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 12 hours ago, Arry said: I have a 45 Degree bank at the front of my house that goes down to the road full of wild flowers Oxeye Daisy, Honesty,Vetch, Purple Toadflax, Teasels, Evening Primrose and lots of other stuff. But the highly scented Daphne Bush flowers first in the garden in early January for at least a couple of months, Honesty flower comes next with the Crocus then Snow Drops and Daffodils. To follow them is the Foxglove and after them all of wifeys flowers half I don't know. But there is one that was given to me by an organic farmer as we talked about attracting Bees its called Echinops or Globe Thistle which is about to flower soon. Its the one plant that is in the garden that draws the most Bees of all kinds. Not my picture as mine are not out yet. Mine is about a week away. If the thread is still going will try a get some photos with all the Bees on them. One of wifeys boards not really looking its best as been pissing down alway yesterday and all morning so far. Cheers Arry. Lovely Arry Yer, i have globe thistle in my garden, the bees love it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 These borders I look after are absolutely rammed with bee and insect friendly plants. Nepeta, lavender, borage, peonies, roses, etc etc. Loads of different perennials, in particular the Salvias seem to be like crack cocaine to all types of bee! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, RubyTex said: These borders I look after are absolutely rammed with bee and insect friendly plants. Nepeta, lavender, borage, peonies, roses, etc etc. Loads of different perennials, in particular the Salvias seem to be like crack cocaine to all types of bee! Superb them RT, is it a stately home or viewing gardens? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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RubyTex 1,957 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Bosun11 said: Superb them RT, is it a stately home or viewing gardens? Cheers Bosun, it's a privately owned Hall 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 After Ruby Tex's post its hardly worth putting my modest border up but i am happy with it this year and have tried to pack as much flowering plants as i can in there. As has been said, both Verbina and Globe Thistle are huge bee attractors and so is the lambs ears, i don't know there propper name. Some of these plants are older than me, and were in both my grandparents and parents houses before mine. The lilac, lambs ears & hosta's to name three... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken's Deputy 4,456 Posted June 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 Well, I think I'm in love, lads! To be honest, as I'm not one to be arsed with 'gardening', I'd really just wanted a 'bush'. Something I could stick in some corner and let it all get on with itself. Insects 'n all. Well, my relentless pursuit - going on behind the scenes, see? - had finally led me to Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight'. Check it out! It's a fukking beauty! Just gotta find some now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
South hams hunter 8,837 Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 19 minutes ago, Ken's Deputy said: Well, I think I'm in love, lads! To be honest, as I'm not one to be arsed with 'gardening', I'd really just wanted a 'bush'. Something I could stick in some corner and let it all get on with itself. Insects 'n all. Well, my relentless pursuit - going on behind the scenes, see? - had finally led me to Caryopteris clandonensis 'Dark Knight'. Check it out! It's a fukking beauty! Just gotta find some now Just order it off amazon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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