Seeds for Bees 2024

The “Seeds For Bees” initiative by GardenAdvice for 2024 aims to support bee populations by distributing 1000 packs of seeds to create food and shelter for bees. Participants are encouraged to sow five packets in their gardens, with a variety of seeds offered including Foxglove, Campanula persicifolia Blue, Verbascum bombyciferum, Hardy geranium, and Snapdragon. The project is supported by GardenAdvice’s MyGardenTeam service, which provides guidance on sowing and growing the seeds. Non-members can claim seeds until May 15, 2024, while MyGardenTeam members should contact their GardenAdvice garden advisor for seeds. ( Scheme update April 2024 )

The benefits of planting flowers for bees in gardens are manifold. Flowers not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of a garden but also play a crucial role in supporting the local bee population. By providing a diverse range of flowers, gardeners can offer bees a variety of nectar and pollen sources. This is essential for the health and sustainability of bee colonies, as bees rely on these resources for nutrition. 

Moreover, a bee-friendly garden contributes to the overall health of the ecosystem, aiding in the pollination of plants and the production of fruits and vegetables. In essence, planting flowers for bees not only beautifies a garden but also fosters a healthier and more biodiverse environment.

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Gardening courses for beginners - new to gardening a GardenAdvice course is a great place to start

One day gardening courses especially created for beginners and novices run in your own garden throughout the UK by the GardenAdvice expert gardeners - Great as a  gardening gift for the gardener in your life. Become a gardener with the GardenAdvice Gardening Course If you are new to gardening it can all seem a bit complicated at first with all the Latin names and the gardening terminology. GardenAdvice.co.uk have developed a especially designed short one day course to be able to teach you all the basic skills of gardening to get you started. The courses in your own garden cover such basic skills as pruning, correct digging methods, growing your own shrubs and creating the perfect lawn. See some of our clients our gardening course and our MyGardenTeam service on our websites client section on the GardenAdvice website For further information visit or gardening courses section or for further information email us at admin@gardenadvice.co.uk or telephone us on 01225 637218