Meteorologically spring has sprung but for me personally spring begins when I start to see the first bees emerging after what feels like a long winter.

Our volunteer David Merry's garden has been positively buzzing with bumblebee visitors! Find out who has paid a visit this year.

Have you heard the familiar whirr of bees buzzing around your garden yet? Many species emerge in spring to gorge on early nectar and find nest sites, so it’s the perfect time to go on a little bee…

There is a lovely hum in the garden this morning as bees luxuriate on thistles and lavender and the sun is shining on this scene.

If you like to learn more about the amazing numbers of bees we have in East Lancashire, you can join our Plan Bee Expert Ben Hargreaves on one of his surveys this summer.