Wild About Wildflowers

Native wildflowers play a vital role they in supporting wildlife, strengthening ecosystems and bringing life to our gardens, neighbourhoods and shared spaces.

Wildflowers are far more than a splash of colour; they provide essential food and habitat for countless insects and other species, underpinning healthy ecosystems. For around 130 million years, flowering plants and pollinators have evolved together in one of nature's most remarkable partnerships, creating the rich web of life that sustains us all.

Join us at Grow Wilder for a half-day workshop exploring how wildflowers can help create richer habitats for pollinators, birds and other wild creatures. Through discussion, practical examples and inspiration from real-life projects, we'll explore the principles behind creating and managing wildflower-rich spaces in a variety of settings, whether in a window box or community garden. Along the way, we'll consider how different habitats support wildlife and how even small interventions can make a meaningful difference for nature.

We'll also take a guided walk around Grow Wilder, an urban nature reserve where food growing, gardening and wildlife habitats exist side by side. As we explore the site, we'll look at key identification features of the wildflowers we spot, the wildlife they attract and some of the approaches used to create and maintain these areas.

This workshop is suitable for beginners, gardeners, community groups, wildlife enthusiasts and anyone interested in creating more biodiverse spaces for people and nature.

You'll leave with fresh ideas, practical inspiration and a deeper understanding of how wildflowers can help transform gardens, community spaces and urban landscapes into thriving and resilient nature havens.

Cake and refreshments will be provided during the session, with plenty of opportunity to chat, share ideas and enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Grow Wilder.