Bee Friendly Wildflowers

Bee Friendly Wildflowers Growers of native wildflowers from local seeds; aiming to provide a colourful environment that benefits both humans and feeding insects.

We give over 80% of our plants to charities but also have some plug plants of various species for sale. We are a small business growing native wildflowers from seeds sourced locally and using sustainable and ecologically friendly methods; aiming to provide a colourful environment that benefits both humans and insects. We give 1000's of our plants to charities but, as a not for profit agency, also

have some plug plants for sale (£2-£3 each) to brighten gardens, meadows or even garden pots. Drop us a line if you would like to order any that you see pictured on this site. We do also have other species but of limited stock, so just ask.

03/06/2026

How many bees can you fit on one melancholy thistle?

June is early summer, and your wildlife garden is alive to the sound of parenting duties. Young hedgehogs are being born...
01/06/2026

June is early summer, and your wildlife garden is alive to the sound of parenting duties. Young hedgehogs are being born, and, in the pond, tadpoles are turning into adult frogs. Birds may already be starting their second brood and bats can be seen swooping around the house at dusk to feed.
If you had noticed an increase in the insects and birds in your garden during No Mow May why not continue helping nature with “Let it Bloom, June”? To find out how you can help your garden please go to: https://beefriendlywildflowers.co.uk/go-wild-in-your-garden-in-june/

Wild red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens) are both native perennials, flowering over spri...
27/05/2026

Wild red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (Trifolium repens) are both native perennials, flowering over spring/summer. Valuable for pollinators including the common carder bee, honeybee and red-tailed bumblebee, they are also an important companion plant for anyone growing vegetables. For more detail on clovers, their preferred growing sites, their uses and the rarity of 4 leaf clovers, see our blog here: https://beefriendlywildflowers.co.uk/blog/

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at Arnside car boot yesterday. Ragged robin was very popular but we do have som...
26/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to see us at Arnside car boot yesterday. Ragged robin was very popular but we do have some more in stock if anyone missed out. To the lady who was trying to remember a plant that began with Bee - the only native one I know is Bee Orchid. I found that there is also Bee Balm and Bee Plant but they are not native to the UK.

Small patches of wildflowers starting to bring some colour to our garden...
24/05/2026

Small patches of wildflowers starting to bring some colour to our garden...

23/05/2026

Bumblebee falling head over abdomen for our melancholy thistle flower today!

Avoid the heat this bank holiday Monday (25th) by coming early to see us at the car boot sale at Arnside Memorial playin...
23/05/2026

Avoid the heat this bank holiday Monday (25th) by coming early to see us at the car boot sale at Arnside Memorial playing field starting at 8am. We have native wildflowers that are suitable for pots and gardens, sun and shade. Add some colour to your garden or just come along for a chat about what might be suitable for your outside area.

"Ne'er cast a clout till May be out": good old English advice for not taking off your warm clothes until you see the May...
14/05/2026

"Ne'er cast a clout till May be out": good old English advice for not taking off your warm clothes until you see the May tree blossom. The May tree is also known as Common Hawthorn – an excellent early pollinator and refuge for nesting birds. For more information about hawthorn see our website www.beefriendlywildflowers.co.uk/blog

Tomorrow is the second Sunday of May so we will be at Gresgarth Hall near Caton with a new selection of plants suitable ...
09/05/2026

Tomorrow is the second Sunday of May so we will be at Gresgarth Hall near Caton with a new selection of plants suitable for any area of your garden or for your pots; betony, ragged robin, great burnett are among some of them. Ones flowering now include cuckoo and red campion. And all teasel must go. Or just come and have a chat for free advice on wildflower planting.

At Bee Friendly Wildflowers, we believe wildlife-friendly gardening is about making a haven for you, as well as for wild...
07/05/2026

At Bee Friendly Wildflowers, we believe wildlife-friendly gardening is about making a haven for you, as well as for wildlife. May is a busy time in your garden. Birds will be feeding their young whilst bumblebees criss-cross your garden borders, taking advantage of the abundance of wildflowers. If you hear strange noises at night, it is probably the sound of hedgehogs, who are feeding on slugs and finding partners for mating.
‘No Mow May’; This is an annual campaign by the wild plant conservation charity Plantlife. Keep the mower in the shed this month and see what wildflower species lie dormant in your lawn. You don’t have to leave the whole lawn; just a small area will be enough for you to see the difference it makes to plants and insects.
If you want to be involved in your garden:
• Lift and divide wild primroses after flowering has finished. Thin out overcrowded clumps and replant in new areas of garden.
• Prune flowering currant bushes; wait until flowering has finished, then cut out the woody stems near the base of the plant.
• Planting hanging baskets; arrange wildflower plant species so the trailing varieties are at the edge and the upright ones in the centre. To get the most out of your planters throughout the year, crocus and wild daffodils could be added. Remove and store when flowering is over. An alternative is to plant a basket of herbs such as mint and chives and allow them to flower.
• May Wildflowers; in late spring, the hedgerows will be full of wildflowers and managed verges will change from green to a profusion of colour. These include oxeye daisy, red clover, meadow buttercup, bush vetch, red/white campion, cow parsley and the grass species ribwort plantain. Our favourite flowering tree of May is the hawthorn. Common hawthorn will produce masses of creamy-white blossom, colouring the hedgerows and attracting teems of wildlife. Birds will nest there taking advantage of its spiky protection.
• Say no to peat compost. Often referred to as bogs, fens or mires, peatlands have an unparalleled ability to sequester carbon and regulate water cycles where 70% of the UK drinking water comes from. They are also home to a wealth of biodiversity, from breeding curlews to squishy sphagnum mosses. Labels such as ‘organic’, ‘natural’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ do not guarantee peat free compost; ensure it is labelled 100% peat free. Likewise, there is no such thing as ‘Responsibly Produced Peat’ and ‘Peat reduced components’, these still contain peat extracted from peatlands, no matter how much reduced.

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