Connecting to Nature

Products to support biodiversity & help our community connect with nature for their well being.
🌸Producers of Irish Native Wildflower Seed
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Great example of how a perennial meadow will differ from year 1 to year 2.

I am SUPER excited to see this meadow develop over the years

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Hi All! Due to demand, we have restocked some of our Irish Native Trees and Hedging whip mixtures. There is limited stock available https://t.co/gGMhFYBiDF

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THE perfect couple!! Limited edition Irish wildflower seeds mix and The Language of Flowers book bundle

While everyone knows that red roses signify love, few may realise that an entire language of flowers exists with every bloom.

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A social scientist recently found homes with trees and generally preferred to those without and can increase the value of your property by 7-15%.

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#irishtrees #irishgarden #irishhedge #hedgerows

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The fabulous Year after Year Colour Impact Mix 🌸

We're planning on tweaking this recipe to make it the most bright and bold wildflower mix there is, we want your input!! - What species would you like to see us include in the mix? Comment your favourite species below.

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Reminder! Even in summer, your visiting garden birds still require supplementary feed as it’s their busiest time of year, rearing their young.
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Did you know, beneficial predatory insects help to organically control pests and reduce pesticide application in the garden? Wildflowers provide shelter and food for predatory insects such as ladybirds, giving you a miniature army of pest-controlling helpers.

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"Amidst the poppy garden, I find my way, walking through a sea of crimson dreams, where hope blossoms with every step I take."

Thank you to Colin P for sending us this fabulous photo of his wildflower garden earlier this summer, just before the corncockle and marigold bloomed

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The Annual Pollinator Mix 🌸 The perfect mix for adding colour and boosting biodiversity in a modern garden.

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What's all the hype about Yellow Rattle?
Let me tell you about this magical little plant, the key ingredient to a species-rich meadow 🪄 🌸

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Great example of how a perennial meadow will differ from year 1 to year 2.

I am SUPER excited to see this meadow develop over the years

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Nothing but colour and smiles on our wildflower farm 🌸

Ground yourself in nature ✨

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The incredible Annual Pollinator Mix doing its thing at @brigitsgarden - have you been to see these beautiful Celtic gardens in Co. Galway? Take home a little part of your visit; our wildflower seed pockets are available to buy in the cafe

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You know I LOVE a bunch of bright and bold annuals 🌸 But there's something rather rewarding about a bunch of perennials like these beauties!
Perennials, can take over three years to really show their true beauty, and be ready to make poseys

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Happy Friday, nature lovers! Here’s something fun for the weekend!

There’s something fulfilling about being out on a walk and being able to name the plants and flowers that grace the roadside verges, meadows and gardens – and we hope this chart we’ve put together helps 😊

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✨ DYK Yellow Rattle suppress grass growth by attaching itself to the grass roots, drawing out moisture and nutrients, causing the grass to weaken. Less grass creates more space, allowing other wildflowers to establish without competition.
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Using the drone to capture from above without walking on them. For those asking I prepared a stale seed bed by digging out the old grass and rotavating a few times. Then left for a while and weeded before raking in seeds at end of April.

The manhole cover is for my water well.

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@Feargalll @CarlowWeather This blog might interest you. The first three years are considered establishment years. This bold display of annuals only lasts for one year, next year the perennials will begin to appear https://t.co/F0W2sdohvy

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@outdoors_fi Yes! Lesser Knapweed

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@eoincos @CarlowWeather See here :) https://t.co/MHHaTshMMF