Bee Hotel

I've been wondering what to do with all the bamboo growing in my new garden and then a month or so back I got interested in bee hotels.

So with a few hours to kill today I decided it's time to give it a go, I just didn't realise how much bamboo goes into making on of these! Anyway it's built now, all recycled materials with the exception of the ultra violet marker pen, bees apparently can see ultra violet so if you mark up the cut ends of the bamboo there is a good chance some solitary bees will show an interest.

I suspect the bamboo is still a bit too green, but having made it I might as well see if I can get any guests in my hotel.

Solitary bees live alone, there are many different types, they all collect nectar and pollinate plants much like honey bees, I'm looking forward to seeing how many varieties I can attract.

All I need to do now is fix it securely somewhere that gets plenty of sun, will need to be pretty solid, it weighs more than Ryan Air's baggage allowance!