What can you plant for bumblebees in November? 🐝 This month's top picks are allium bulbs, sweet pea and broadbean seeds, and raspberry canes – a range of plants that will flower at different times of year, helping bumblebees throughout the seasons and adding interest to your outdoor space. Plus, there's nothing better than homegrown fruit and veg!🌷 Download your FREE November planting guide: https://ow.ly/MNjT50XapBe (fb)

Have you ever watched a bumblebee flying and thought, ‘how do these cute fluff balls do it?’ 🤔 Let’s shed some light on bumblebee flight: ⏱️ Bumblebees have four wings: two forewings and two hindwings. They can flap their wings up to 200 times per second – fast enough to fan flowerheads and sweep fallen petals across the ground. 🚁 Have you ever heard, “According to physics, bumblebees shouldn’t be able to fly”? This false statement assumes bumblebees fly without moving their wings, like a plane. Bumblebees, however, fly more like a helicopter by rotating their wings in a figure-of-eight. 👴 Older bumblebees can have uneven wing edges – natural signs of everyday wear and tear. ⏳ A bumblebee is only ever 40 minutes away from starvation. This is the longest they can fly for without drinking nectar. Sound up for some bee-utiful slow-motion buzzing 🔊 (fb)