Plant for pollinators in cities, and value those special ‘weeds’!

This article in The Conversation (January 24, 2022) points out that up to 85% of the nectar available to pollinating insects in a city comes from gardens. What we plant across the seasons – whether in our school grounds, an allotment or a window box – can make a huge difference. At the same time, check out this Plantlife blog post, which considers 5 amazing things you may not know about the nettle and other species, including their place in culture and their wildlife value.