Pollinating London Together is a pan-Livery long term initiative set up to halt the decline of pollinators in the City of London and its immediate environs.
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Bees Needs Week is around the corner! It’s a great time to plant, learn, and act for our buzzing friends. Have a look on our website for tips and activities!
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If you’ve spotted neat circular holes in your rose leaves, it could be the handiwork of a leafcutter bee. These bees cut leaf pieces to build their nests, building cells for an egg, pollen and nectar. A packed lunch for the next generation.
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Did you know many hoverflies can be identified by a “spurious vein” on their wings? It isn’t a true vein, but a fold that looks like one. It’s a useful clue for recognising many UK hoverfly species. Though it might not be easy to see out and about!
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Spotted a spiky little bug on your plants? It might be a ladybird larva!
They look totally different from adults but are great garden helpers, eating aphids by the dozen.
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Leafcutter bees are brilliant pollinators. Many species have males that sport enlarged front feet, used during courtship and mating. Keep an eye out for these bees in gardens and green spaces this spring, they are around!
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Get ready for the Annual Pollinator Count 2026! On the 13th of July help us track the buzz and monitor pollinator health in London.
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What’s your favourite plant blooming right now? Share what’s on display in your garden or local park, we love hearing about your seasonal standouts!
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Nasturtiums are a brilliant addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Their bright flowers attract pollinators, and all parts of the plant are edible too. Beautiful, useful, and bee-friendly!
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Did you know its World Bee Day today? Bees pollinate many of the plants we rely on for food and healthy ecosystems. Over the next few weeks, take a moment to notice the busy bees around you.
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Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together
Pollinating London Together
New podcast drop! Our next Counting the Earth, recorded at #RHSChelsea, dives into garden biodiversity, smart sensors, and how apps help everyone support wildlife. Explore the Big British Garden Survey and hear the soundscapes: https://audioboom.com/posts/8913661-back-garden-biodiversity-9-600
