Make your own – Seed Balls for the Bees

Make your own – Seed Balls for the Bees

Using seed balls to distribute wildflower seeds is a fun and effective way to help pollinators. Seed balls are usually loose seeds, mixed with clay and soil then formed into balls (or any shape really!) that can be easily scattered in a dry, sunny spot. Seed balls can...
Meadow Mindfulness

Meadow Mindfulness

Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine sitting in the middle or a large, sprawling meadow, vibrant wildflowers, all colours of the rainbow and delicate grass swaying gently in the breeze. It’s not just a treat for your eyes; it’s also a sanctuary for...
Shrubby trees for Bumblebees

Shrubby trees for Bumblebees

Our latest research recently published in the Journal called Insect Conservation and Diversity has highlighted the importance of early flowering shrubby trees for bumblebee survival. The plight of pollinators is a growing concern, we need pollinators like bumblebees...
A dating agency for wildflower meadows

A dating agency for wildflower meadows

Where can you find over 150 different plant species, including three species of Orchid? …at theChelsea Flower Show? A nature reserve? Try – a small private airfield in the centre of Cornwall!This biodiversity gem was uncovered by Ian Bennallick- a Cornwall...