“I am passionate about inspiring others to help protect our insects, and in particular bees, and I think this is a really lovely, and different way to engage with a wider audience.”
Jimmy Doherty
The Buff Tailed Bumblebee
Part of the Voices of the Lost Gardens series commissioned by The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall. And with many thanks to Entomologist, Farmer and Broadcaster, Jimmy Doherty.
HOW TO RESPECT and PROTECT BUMBLEBEES
Avoid using pesticides of any kind. Protect wild flower meadows and verges. Don’t mow your lawn in May and consider mowing it less often. Leave the important lawn flowers for the bees.