Supporting Britain’s bees and pollinators just got easier – and stylish. From this week, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with British jewellery brand Gemondo. The brand, which prides itself for its ethically-sourced gemstone jewellery, is donating 10% from sales from its Honeycomb Collection to our bee-friendly planting projects. From rings to bracelets, […]
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Alresford Railway Station, Essex
What wildlife garden would be complete without a bug hotel of some sort? Those were are sentiments when we commissioned cob-artist Susie Jenkins of Cobnuts to come up with a unique design for Alresford Rail Station in Essex. The result, a life-size (note the current photo is of her prototype and not to scale!) model […]
Falmer Railway Station, East Sussex
In addition to the double-sided 17m street art mural we created along the footbridge crossing the railway line, our team of gardeners planted up scrub land along the edge of the platform with bee-friendly plants.
Paddington Arts, London
We have worked with Paddington Arts youth project in West London to bring back bees to their roof and start up a bee club. The bees are thriving!
Blackheath Rail Station, London
When a school student contacted us about installing a planter at the local rail station, how could we refuse? There is now a team of keen station staff members who will looking after the plants. And more planters are to follow!
Elmstead Woods, London
Working in collaboration with the Elmstead Woods Station Garden Club and Community Rail Network plus station manager Steve, we installed this planter on Platform 4. Filled with Russian Sage, Cape Daisies, Campanula, Rosemary, Safe and Asters, it is sure to create quite the buzz!
Sudbury Town, London
Thanks to a generous manure donation from Frith Manor Equestrian Centre, we were able to prep these large planting areas for the station’s community group to transform with bee-friendly flowers. Elsewhere on the station, we installed frames with pollinator-friendly climbers. We will be working with the local gardening group to continue to develop the original […]
Help us Cover the Country with Wildflowers
We’re on a mission! One third of the UK’s bee population has disappeared over the past decade. But, without bees, we wouldn’t have many of our favourite foods or flowers. Which is why, this Bees’ Needs Week (13-19 July), we’re on a mission to cover the country with wildflowers. We want to sow 100,000 wildflower […]
Stay Safe when Shopping Online
Stay Safe when Shopping Online Support our trusted partners We’re pleased to have the support of many UK businesses, who give a donation of their profits to our bee-friendly profits. From artisan gin to handmade soap; wildflower seed balls to trendy tees and delicate jewellery – if you want it, we’ve got it. Sadly, it’s […]
Bee-Friendly Game Night, Anyone?
Bee-Friendly Game Night, Anyone? Pollinator Power Discover the challenging world of pollinators, including birds, bats and bees, in this family-friendly game, suitable for all ages. As you navigate your way around the board – which is printed on a multi-tasking beeswax wrap – you’ll need to overcome hurdles such as weather and humans to make […]
