bugs and plants

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I have only just recently learned to look for and appreciate caterpillars. There are some crazy looking caterpillars out there too! This is one great example: Pipevine swallowtails (Battus philen…

Marco .

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What Animals and Bugs Are Attracted to Sunflowers?

"Native vs Exotic? Why Diversity in the Garden is the Bee's Knees" prelim results from RHS' study 'Plants for Bugs' ... assumption that native plants are best for wildlife, but historically there's little scientific evidence to support this ... Results from study: pollinators are more likely to visit natives & plants from same hemisphere, but exotic plants help extend the seasons (spring & fall); Plus, +flowers=+more pollinators ... Photo: UK native flower - the Corncockle

There are many summer plants that naturally repel annoying bugs. There is no need to use chemicals! Find out what types of plants keep flies, mosquitoes, and other insects away.

https://flic.kr/p/2fpEnJd | Plant Bug, Miridae | from Ecuador: www.youtube.com/AndreasKay

On a short hike in an old vineyard in the Leudelsbachtal I found an empty snail shell with a plant growing in it. I loved that very much. So I took some empty snail shells with me and planted this daisy in one of it.........:-))

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Honey Bee.

........at home on the snowdrops.