Make a plant stand, learn about pollinators, plant a Begonia ‘Glowing Embers’
Shelve this
A plant stand is a great way to display your tinier treasures potted snowdrops in late winter, dwarf narcissi in spring, succulents in summer without taking up much room in the garden. You can customise and paint a small wooden bookcase or stepladder, just make sure you secure it to a wall to guard against toppling over. Black will really make the blooms stand out.
Study this
If you can’t tell a red-tailed bumblebee from a marmalade hoverfly, a new science project is on hand to help you learn about pollinators. Families, schools and other community groups can sign up to the Pollination survey to record sightings on their local patch, spotting bees and beetles and finding out how to make green spaces pollinator friendly. Details at: opalexplorenature.org/polli-nation.
Plant this
Put semi trailing begonia ‘Glowing Embers’ in a window box, hanging basket or pot for a fiery display from July to October. Height and spread: 30cm x 30cm.