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A close-up image showcasing various wild pollinators, like bees, butterflies, and beetles, on a vibrant assortment of flowers, highlighting the diversity and importance of wild pollinators in agriculture.

A detailed shot showcasing the vibrant pink, hood-shaped flowers of Himalayan balsam. The image highlights the unique flower structure, including the nectar glands located below the leaf stems, showing why bees are so attracted to this plant.

A close-up of a honey bee colony at the hive entrance, with bees actively coming and going. The image shows the hive's busy activity in late summer, highlighting the colony’s need for more resources during this critical period.

Winter planting for supporting pollinators when other food sources are scarce

Bees flying through rain over a field of red flowers

Clematis tangutica, also known as the golden clematis, produces stunning clusters of bell-shaped yellow flowers in late summer and features fluffy seed heads that add interest to the garden long after the blooms have faded.