21/05/2026
Yesterday was World Bee Day š And it feels like the right moment to say something about it. They are so important!
Bees pollinate around a third of everything we eat. Without them, our gardens, our crops and our food would look very different. And yet their numbers are declining.
The good news? Your garden can genuinely make a difference.
The top 3 plants to add right now that bees absolutely love:
šæ Lavender. Bees see purple better than any other colour and lavender is one of their all-time favourites. Looks and smells incredible too.
šæ Borage. Easy to grow, bright blue flowers and one of the most nectar-rich plants you can put in. Brilliant in raised beds.
šæ Salvia. Long flowering season, packed with pollen. A brilliant all-rounder for any sunny spot.
Not sure where to start? Drop us a message and weāre happy to point you in the right direction.
Or if you want to go a step further, we can build you a bespoke bee friendly raised bed, planted up and ready to go. A brilliant addition to any garden and genuinely one of the best things you can do for your local wildlife š
Every garden counts. Even a few pots makes a difference.
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CJ Gardens & Baskets offers landscaping services as well as creates bespoke planters, builds sleeper raised beds, and plants bold, long-lasting hanging baskets, grown locally near Beverley supplying homes, pubs and businesses across East Yorkshire.