Chamomile in Spring for Pollinators
Chamomile is a sweet little member of the Asteraceae – the daisies that is – and is a...
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NIGELLA in SPRING for Pollinators
Spring is here, and whilst the wind and chilly mornings are with us for a while yet, the pollinators are already busy.In our Level Zero flower calendar (the ‘just-chuck-em-in’ kind), Nigella are perfect to sow in September. Let’s go.
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Sowing seedS – 3 methods
Tiny seeds. How on earth do we direct-sow them so they don’t all bunch up together or get lost?
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Calendula in Winter for Pollinators
Spring is coming, and though the weather is still snappy-chilly, it won’t be long before our pollinators are buzzing about. In our Level Zero flower calendar (the ‘just-chuck-em-in’ kind), Calendula are perfect to sow in August (though any time Autumn to Spring is fine too).
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Viola in July for Pollinators
The cheerful purple and yellow kitten faces of viola ‘Johnny Jump-ups’ are easy to plant and care for, so they are ideal for our Level Zero Flowers for Pollinators project.
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Alyssum in June for Pollinators
It should be no surprise that Alyssum is happy in the winter months, is edible, and attracts pollinators – it comes from the Brassica family.
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Autumn flowers for Pollinators
For many garden veggies, we need pollinators. We want the to feel as welcome as possible, so our veggie patch is firmly on their regular travel schedule – come for the flowers, stay for the veggies. Right now is a great time to sow cheap and easy Level Zero flower seeds (the ‘just-chuck-em-in’ kind) right there in your garden bed or pot, next to veggies. No seedlings, no fussing, no prep. Here are our top picks for Autumn.
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