Bees in the garden

If you watch carefully in the garden you will see big, furry bees going from flower to flower.  They are gentle and slow and not at all like the buzzy honey bees which give us honey. 

Here are some interesting facts about the bumble bee!

• Bumble bees live in small nests.
• Bumble bees only produce a little bit of honey to feed their babies
• Not all bumble bees have a sting.  Small male bees which hatch in the middle of summer have no sting at all!
• If a bumble bee comes close to you, just stand still.  When it realises you are not a flower it will just fly away!
• Bumble bees are a gardener’s friend and will pollinate flowers, fruit and vegetables making sure you get a good crop.