this not only benefits your local bee population but also offers support to other beneficial insects and wild birds buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"Spring and our gardens are awaking from the winter slumber" buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"As flowers start to appear so do the insects and hopefully the bees" buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"Seen as a barometer of the health of our gardens bee numbers are dropping" buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"what measures gardeners can take to encourage bees " buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"It’s vital you provide flowers throughout the bee’s life-cycle, from March to September" buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"The bee is worth supporting so lets get to it." buff.ly/11lpRCZ

"Shame about the endless drone of the lawnmowers but hey, you win some you lose some" buff.ly/ZOUn8U

May Gardening Activity goo.gl/fb/RGarF

"At last the weather has improved and the sun has some real warmth to it" buff.ly/1432gqR

"its great to be outside breathing the warm air scented with the smells of spring" buff.ly/1432gY9

"What Should We Be Doing?Its a busy time and there’s plenty to do so in no particular order of importance" buff.ly/1432m1V

"Go over your lawn looking for daisies and dandelions that are beginning to grow and dig them out." buff.ly/1432qys

Check your composting bin – if you have one–we want to recycle as much of the garden & kitchen waste as possible buff.ly/1434RRP

"Plant out any container grown roses and shrubs." buff.ly/1434QNK

"Tie-up new growth of any climbing plants. - Gardening tips from Hemsley Gardening buff.ly/1434W81

"Fork compost into your flower beds to prepare them for summer bedding." Gardening tips from Hemsley Gardening buff.ly/ZOX4HK

Sow seeds of : beetroot, lettuce, salad leaves, watercress and rocket - Gardening tips from Hemsley Gardening" buff.ly/14350Vl

Open greenhouse & ensure the temperature controls are working. Bring your strawberries in there while ur at it." buff.ly/14355Iv

Is Spring nearly here, the temperatures are creeping up