Part of the Seedball Wildflower Year Series February may still feel like the depths of winter, but signs of spring are quietly stirring. Look closely and you’ll see the very first wildflowers beginning to bloom, offering early nectar for pollinators and a gentle reminder that the earth is waking up. This month is all […]
If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, thoughtful gift — or simply something lovely for your own garden — then our super cute Wildflower Jars are perfect! These little jars are designed to bring native wildflowers into even the smallest spaces: balcony pots, window boxes, garden beds, or planters. Each jar contains eight peat-free, UK-made seed
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Creating a bee-friendly garden — whether you have a big backyard, a balcony planter or a windowsill pot — is incredibly rewarding! And we have made it even simpler! Our NEW Flowers for Bees Collection has all the wildflowers you need to help. As populations of bees and other pollinators decline, giving them a helping
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When most of us think of wasps, we picture our picnics under siege or a sharp sting we’d rather forget. But this September, inspired by reading Professor Seirian Sumner’s brilliant new book Endless Forms: The Secret World of Wasps, we’ve been rethinking these insects that are so often misunderstood. Far from being nature’s villains, Sumner showed
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Now, we know we are biased but we think there’s nothing better than seeing bees and butterflies buzzing around your garden – but with their habitats shrinking, they need our help more than ever. Pollinators are essential for a healthy ecosystem, but with fewer wild spaces available, gardens have become one of the most important
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Show Wildlife Some Love And Grab your FREE Oddballs for Schools, Charities and Community Groups this February! This February, as the first hints of Spring can be seen peaking through, we’re excited to launch our “Love Your Garden, Love Wildlife” campaign by giving away FREE bags of our Oddballs to schools, charities, and community groups
Hi all! Winter is slowly loosening its grip and we are loving seeing hints of spring beginning to emerge, it’s the perfect time to start planning a transformation in your garden—a transformation that can help nature! At Seedball, we love wildflowers for their beauty and their ability to support our indispensable pollinators and supercharging biodiversity
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Grab your FREE Oddballs for schools this Autumn, an important time in the wildflower calendar! Autumn is a great time to sow wildflowers, because it replicates the natural life-cycle of a seed. And so, to celebrate Seedball are giving away bags of Oddballs to schools (while stocks last). All you need to do is cover postage
Over the last 50 years we have lost around 98% of our wildflower meadows, these natural sites were important wildlife rich habitats, teaming with biodiversity. Wildflowers provide important food for our native insects, not only nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies and moths but also caterpillars that feed on the plants. Insects may seem insignificant,
Batty facts The UK has 18 native bat species; 17 of which breed here. UK bats are one of the most endangered wildlife species. The loss of roosting sites, along with a crash in the insect population and night-time light pollution have all made it harder for these night-flyers to survive. The most common bat
You don’t have to wait until spring to scatter seed balls however. Autumn is a great time to get to work on your own wild flower patch. It’s also a lovely time to be out in the garden. The light is soft, it’s often still warm and everything takes a deep breath after a summer of frenetic activity.
Some simple ideas to get you started up the rewild garden path! Wow! Did you know research shows that even a tiny garden can house over 700 different species of insect. From the minuscule organisms living in the soil to the nocturnal visits from hedgehogs, bats and foxes. No space is too small to make a
Most insects have a special relationship with a wildflower, usually for food. Butterflies and moths use them as nursery plants for their young, other insects use them to hide out in wait for prey. Bees and pollinators visit them for nectar and pollen. With the UK’s natural wildflower habitats now depleted by a staggering 98%,
The next Insect Week is 19 to 25 June 2023, and is run by the Royal Entomological Society to encourage people of all ages to learn more about insects and their conservation. Follow @insectweek on socials and check out the @royentsoc to find insect related events, facts and fabulous photos. In the UK alone, there are
“We can think of nothing better to help make the world a better place, than cultivating your garden. Someone who grows a garden, to help nature, is personally doing the important work of improving the world. Never underestimate the power of such a seemingly simple act” Ana & Emily Seedball Founders Seedball is again supporting
Organised by The British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS), the first week of May, is all about raising awareness of the problems faced by UK hedgehogs, and what we can all do, to make a difference. Naturally, we thought this the perfect time to think about how we can make our gardens a little more hedgehog-friendly. © iStockphoto.com
