Give bees a home
Bee numbers are falling, so by giving them a home you’ll be encouraging nature into your garden and helping solitary bee populations. You do not need to build an enormous bee hotel. Even a small space to call home will help the bees. You can make one quite easily using the below.
What you need
Terracotta Plant Pot (9 – 15cm in diameter)
Hollow Plant Stems or Bamboo Canes
String
How to Make
- Cut the stems and bamboo canes to a length that fits the depth of your pot. If you are using bamboo canes you will need a grown up to carry out this part as it’s tricky.
- Tie the bundle together with string.
- Put the bundle firmly into the plant pot. You can always push in a few extra stems or canes to make sure they’re all secured tightly.
- Place the pot horizontally in your garden in a bright, quiet place ideally out of full sun, ready for the bees to move in.