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 model of commuters with holes in their eyes, mouths and clothing where solitary …
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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 worked with Paddington Arts youth project in West London to bring back bees to their roof and start a regular bee club.
Blackheath Railway Station, London
When a school student contacted us about installing a planter at the local rail station, how could we refuse? With the support of some keen station staff members who look after the plants, our little planter is thriving.
Elmstead Woods Railway Station, London
Working in collaboration with the Elmstead Woods Station Garden Club and Community Rail Network plus station manager Steve, we installed two planters on Platform 4. Filled with Russian Sage, Cape Daisies, Campanula, Rosemary, Safe and Asters, it is sure to create quite the buzz and is a great addition to all the other wildlife friendly …
Sudbury Town Railway Station, London
Sudbury Town Station is an iconic building in North West London, opened in 1903. The station was built with extensive brick planters and flower beds. These had all been neglected for decades. Thanks to support from Transport for London and a generous donation of manure from Frith Manor Equestrian Centre, the Bee Friendly Trust was …
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 …
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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 …
Bespoke Bug Hotels Now Available to Order
Bespoke Bug Hotels Now Available to Order Encourage solitary bees and other pollinators to your plot Want to give nature a home in your garden or community green space? Well doing so is easy because we’re now making bespoke bug hotels to order. Which means? We can tailor it exactly to the space you have …
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