The Meadow Makers' Network Forum

Hello, I am part of the biodiversity group for Staverton parish. We have been trying to establish some wildflower patches on the verges in the parish with verying degrees of success. I have written a guide to growig wildflowers which might be useful to you but it seems this reply service will not le...

I have been increasingly concerned about the sorry state of hedgerows in Devon. Hopefully this short article will raise awareness and lead to better practices. Malcolm Baldwin

Hi Jon,
I knew it was good not to mow a lawn, but your results are amazing. I've recorded about 50 species in our front garden, many of them arrived without our intervention.
Malcolm

My dream is that by planting wildflowers in the million acres of gardens in the UK we can create vibrant wildlife corridors and enhance our surroundings. Flowers support insects which in turn feed small mammals, amphibians and other creatures higher in the food chain. This guide is a practical way t...