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January 24, 2022

Urban gardens are crucial food sources for pollinators ‑ here’s what to plant for every season

Nicholas Tew, University of Bristol; Jane Memmott, University of Bristol, and Katherine Baldock, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Up to 85% of the nectar available to pollinating insects in a city comes from gardens. What we plant – whether in an allotment or a window box – can make a huge difference.

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February 22, 2021

Why urban gardens are crucial for conserving bees and butterflies – and how you can help them

Nicholas Tew, University of Bristol; Jane Memmott, University of Bristol, and Katherine Baldock, Northumbria University, Newcastle

New research suggests that residential gardens are the source of 85% of the nectar produced in towns and cities.

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July 15, 2020

Why allotments offer urban oases for bees and butterflies

Rinke Vinkenoog, Northumbria University, Newcastle; Katherine Baldock, Northumbria University, Newcastle; Mark Goddard, Northumbria University, Newcastle, and Matthew Pound, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Urban green spaces can be a rich habitat for diverse pollinators, if they’re managed properly.

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January 15, 2019

Bees and butterflies are under threat from urbanisation – here’s how city‑dwellers can help

Katherine Baldock, University of Bristol

Evidence-based advice from experts on how to make your garden a friendly environment for pollinators.

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