Bee the change for bumblebees this summer!

Which bumblebees are visiting your patch? 👀

There are 24 species of bumblebee in the UK, with a range of different colours and markings. 🟡​⚫​🔴​⚪​

8 species are common, which is why we call them the 'Big 8'. These are the bumblebees you are most likely to see buzzing around your flowers. 🌼
From the gorgeous ginger Common carder to Red-tailed beauties, get to know your garden visitors with our handy ID poster! (It's A4 so you can print it at home too.) 🖨️​

Download your FREE poster and get spotting!

Check out our full bumblebee species guide

Get planting this July! 🌱

Bumblebees need lots of pollen and nectar-rich flowers to feed on. This month you can boost your flower power by planting...

🌱​​​ Oregano (AKA wild marjoram)
🌱​​ Columbine (AKA Granny's bonnet or aquilegia)
🌱​​ Sea holly
🌱​​ Wallflower 'Bowles's Mauve'

If you only have a small space, all these plants are happy to grow in pots!

Download your FREE July bumblebee menu

Bee-friendly gardening tips for summer ☀️​

✂️​​ Dead-head plants regularly

Removing fading flower heads throughout summer encourages many plants to produce more flowers - which means more food for bumblebees! Generally you should cut at the point where the stem joins the main plant (or where fresh growth is already showing).

💧​ Keep plants watered in hot, dry weather

This will help plants to keep producing nectar for bumblebees! Use a watering can to pour directly on the base of the stems, so you don't soak the leaves/flowers and disturb bumblebees who are feeding. Early morning or late evening is best to reduce water loss from evaporation.

🌸​ Collect seeds for next year

Let some flower heads go to seed, then collect and store them in a labelled paper bag. Sowing your own seeds the following spring is a great way to grow more plants for 'free'! You could also give some away to family and friends to help them Bee the Change in their own gardens.

Stay cool in one of our charity t-shirts! 🐝​

Did you know we have a bee-rilliant charity clothing range? Wear your love for bumblebees this summer with one of our fabulous designs!

👍🏽 T-shirts, jumpers, and tote bags
👍🏽 Super soft organic cotton
👍🏽 Plastic-free packaging
👍🏽 Made with renewable energy

And most importantly, profits support the Bumblebee Conservation Trust so we can continue working to create a world where bumblebees thrive 💚

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