Author Archives: Judith Conroy
Making liquid feeds
This summer, we are working with Hozelock to explore whether foliar feeding container grown plants can increase flowering, and the provision of nectar and pollen for bees. For this trial, we are feeding containerised nasturtiums with comfrey and seaweed feeds. … Continue reading
Using foliar feeds
Containers are a popular and versatile way to grow flowers in gardens, but as the nutrients in growing media start to run out after around six weeks, additional feeding is required to produce healthy plants with abundant flowers. There are several … Continue reading
Sourcing plants for the Blooms for Bees border
The Blooms for Bees flower border was designed to provide food and habitat for bumblebees and other wildlife (see Designing the Blooms for Bees border), but we also wanted to make sure that the act of creating the border had … Continue reading
Designing the Blooms for Bees border
Over the summer of 2016, Blooms for Bees installed a new flower border at Ryton Organic Gardens near Coventry. We wanted to create a flower-filled area that would provide food for bumblebees and other insect pollinators, for as much of … Continue reading