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Book Review: Attracting Garden Pollinators by Jean Vernon

Published on June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 by Agents of FieldLeave a comment

Ade and I were delighted when Pen & Sword Books recently sent us a copy of Attracting Garden Pollinators, the new book from the award-winning writer and bee expert, Jean Vernon. A champion of the “exploited, underpaid and generally under-appreciated” creatures upon whose crucial efforts our fragile existence depends, Jean’s latest book shines a spotlight on our unsung garden heroes, offering valuable suggestions on how we can all make our gardens more pollinator-friendly.

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A Busy Spring

Published on June 5, 2022June 6, 2022 by Agents of Field1 Comment

Hello, how are you? I know, it’s been a while since we talked, but it’s been all systems go at Agents of Field HQ recently. So, apologies for our absence! Let me bring you up-to-date with our gardening adventures.

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The Wild Garden

Published on April 24, 2022May 12, 2022 by Agents of Field7 Comments

Spring is most certainly here. The fruit trees are shrouded in delicate blossoms, bulbs are bursting through the soil in vibrant colours, the bees have awoken, and the birds are making an almighty racket as they nest in the roof!

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