A Tale of Two Cities

In 2014, Grow Wild awarded The National Wildflower Centre (now part of the Eden Project) a flagship grant for their project, A Tale of Two Cities. Richard Scott reflects on the project, recounting how wildflowers have become emblems of possibility and joy for communities in Liverpool and Manchester, bringing people together to sow seeds and transform lives. 

Building a community wildlife haven

The UK’s urban forest

UK native spring bulbs

Identifying which spring bulbs are native to the UK, where to find them and when they bloom.

Urban trees to know and grow

Learn which UK native trees are suitable for urban environments.

Turf out mowing, for growing

Grasses, wildflowers, and the impact of lawn mowing on wildlife.

Community growing for community healing

Interviewing The Hanging Gardens about their Grow Wild community project.

Meet the 2023 Grow Wild Community Groups

The transformation projects joining the Grow Wild Community Programme, to celebrate and protect UK native plants.

Taking Pride in Flowers