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A diverse patch of wild vegetation in a meadow with golden clover (Trifolium aureum, Gold-Klee) scattered throughout the scene are young forget-me-nots (Myosotis spp., Vergissmeinnicht) Among the mix, white clover (Trifolium repens, Weiß-Klee) with its familiar trifoliate leaves is visible, alongside the long, narrow leaves of rye (Secale cereale, Roggen). stinging nettles (Urtica, Brennnessel) and other meadow plants fill the background, creating a lush, natural setting.

#wildflowers #meadow #field #acker #flowers #blumenstrauss #natürlich #clover #goldenclover #trifoliumaureum #goldklee #nature #biodiversity

The (alternative mix*) grass is growing in the driveway and the rock tracks are solid.

* It’s not grass at all. Mostly native clover, plus poppies and some small flowering grasses. It looks patchy but the stated goal on the bag is for about 75% coverage so that it can grow, flower, seed itself, and then fill in naturally next year. I will add a picture of our side path that we did last year. The clover has indeed filled in nicely and it is staying nice and green with minimal water. You can see it on the left in the very back of the picture. The clover is about 30cm/1ft tall and is full of blooms.

Mountain Clover (Trifolium montanum, Berg-Klee) is a perennial clover species of sunny, dry meadows, forest edges, and calcareous grasslands. It grows upright with narrow, three-parted leaves and pale flower heads ranging from creamy white to light pink, blooming in late spring and summer. Ecologically, Mountain Clover enriches the soil by fixing nitrogen, supporting neighboring plants and promoting biodiversity. Its flowers offer nectar and pollen for wild bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. As a typical species of species-rich, traditionally managed meadows, it serves as an indicator of healthy, stable habitats.

#wildflower #meadow #flower #moutainclover #clover #trifolium #trifoliummontanum #bergklee #klee #biodiversity
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The ‘mass production’ of bumblebee colonies for pollination services began in the 80’s. By 2004 over 1 million commercially produced #bumblebee colonies were being produced annually. Latest figures put this at 2 million colonies being produced and traded across continents…
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#bees
#nature
#food
#clover

Sorry so late.
Busy talking to people all day.
Seems the world is happy we’re now World Bee Sanctuary rather than The Bee Sanctuary of Ireland.
Thanks folks.
🙏🏼🌍🐝
worldbeesanctuary.org
#bees
#savingbees

#theBeeAt3

Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.

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Bumblebees may avoid foraging for #pollen when #flowers are wet/damp with rainwater or from morning dew which would make grooming pollen into their pollen baskets more difficult.
#bees
#nativewildbees
#clover
#bumblebees