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THIS weekend, every order made at K-A-B.NET will help fund the purchase of wildflower seeds for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to create much-needed habitat for the UK\u2019s bumblebees.<\/p>

Our supplier and partner Teemill will sponsor a little on each order to help The Bumblebee Conservation Trust's work, with the funds on each order going to seed at least 1 metre squared of wildflower habitat, roughly the area needed to support one bee. The donation will go directly to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust who will organise and sow the wildflowers on our behalf.<\/p>

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Bumblebee populations have declined dramatically in the last 80 years, with two native species becoming extinct. Out of the remaining 24 bumblebee species, eight are now at risk. The impact of One Tee One Bee will help create habitat which has been lost in the UK due to a number of factors including intensification of agriculture, increased use of pesticides, climate change, and pests and disease in wild pollinators.<\/p>

Supporting bumblebee populations also supports biodiversity. Many species of wildflowers would not produce any seeds without the bees' help. These plants are often the basis of complex food chains. This means that supporting bees supports other wild animals who will benefit from the food and shelter offered by the plants they pollinate.<\/p>

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust works to raise awareness of the decline in the UK\u2019s bumblebee population and aims to increase the number and distribution of bumblebees.<\/p>

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--\u00a0Bees are happiest when they can feed on lots of different plants<\/em><\/p>

Wildflower seed can contain a number of plant species including red clover, yellow rattle, red bartsia, knapweed and scabious. Variety ensures different bumblebee species can access the nectar. Some bumblebee species are only found in \u2018pockets\u2019 around the UK and need different habitat, which is why funding the purchase of wildflower seeds of choice will help more of our vulnerable bumblebee populations to thrive.<\/p>

The best time to sow wildflowers is the Autumn, however wildflower seeds can be sown all year round. This means the wildflowers will start to blossom in spring, when bumblebee queens emerge from hibernation and need a source of food ready to search for a nesting site to start a colony. From there, cutting an area of habitat\/meadow in autumn and removing the clippings is an important part of land management. This retains low nutrient levels in the soil to suppress coarse grasses which would otherwise out-compete the wildflowers.<\/p>

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--\u00a0One Tee One Bee helps to create wildflower habitats like this<\/em><\/p>

To celebrate the launch of this fantastic campaign, K-A-B joined up with expressionist artist Dave Nevard<\/a> to create a bee print together, titled BeesNeeds. It's available in colour or mono print, on 100% recycled organic paper or 100% organic cotton apparel, print with vegan, environmentally friendly inks.<\/p>

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