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Tuesday 3rd March 2009

Where have all the Bumblebees gone?

In the last seventy years only six of the sixteen species on the British list are widespread with two already extinct. Sadly 2 billion bees were lost during 2008 and DEFRA project that the same number will be lost again this year.

We at Marshalls understand the importance of the Bee to gardens so we have found a fantastic seed that will encourage pollination to attract bees. Bumblebee Margin Mix is a natural aid to pollination to attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Both honey bees and bumblebees gather pollen and nectar from the flowers they visit. Unfortunately, under modern, intensive farming bees have lost both foraging and nesting areas. Pollen and nectar plant species, once a central part of rotations, are no longer common. Bee populations have been devastated in the past few years, both by cold wet springs and disease.

To substantially improve pollination, Marshalls have created this special mix. Containing Borage, Phacelia and Essex Broad Red Clover, a row of Bumblebee Margin Mix planted in the vegetable garden can significantly improve pollination and crop yields.