From the garden
The Bee & Bloom garden journal.
A slower look at what’s growing, blooming and buzzing behind the scenes. Seasonal flowers, pollinator moments, garden progress and the little details that shape Bee & Bloom.
10 Flowers to Sow for Wildlife (Beginner Friendly)
If you want to create a garden that supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators, one of the simplest ways to start is by growin...
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Discovering What’s Already Growing in the Garden
One of the nicest parts about moving into a new garden is discovering what’s already there. As I’ve only been here a little over a m...
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What’s Growing Now
Although the Bee & Bloom garden is still early in its journey, the first signs of growth are already beginning to appear. Seed t...
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Potting My First Dahlias
One of the most exciting plants to add to the Bee & Bloom garden this spring has been dahlias. Dahlias are known for producing s...
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Sowing the First Seeds
Spring is the season of beginnings in the garden, and this month I’ve started sowing the first seeds for Bee & Bloom. The aim is...
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Early Spring Pollinators
One of the first things I noticed when spending time in the garden this spring was how quickly the bees appeared. Early spring can b...
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Flowers for Wildlife: Why Bee & Bloom Started with Pollinators
When I first started planning the Bee & Bloom garden, my main intention wasn’t to grow flowers for bouquets. It was to support w...
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Starting Bee & Bloom
About Bee & Bloom Starting the Bee & Bloom Garden Bee & Bloom is only just beginning. Having only moved into this garden...
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