Create Your Own Mini Wildflower Meadow
Have you ever walked through (an increasingly rare) meadow, alive with butterflies and bees, and wished you could transport it…
The Detrimental Effects on Insects of Light Pollution
Nature has thrived since the beginning of time under the soft glow of the moon and stars. But as artificial…
No Mow May!
Yes, it’s No Mow May time again! No Mow May is a great nationwide effort to stop mowing lawns (or…
Insects Need Dandelions!
Dandelions are a common wildflower – not a weed! Their bright yellow flower heads and “clock” seedheads are immediately recognisable.…
Key Differences Between Bumblebees and Honeybees
In the world of pollinators, two species stand out as symbols of industriousness and playing a vital ecological role: the…
Wildflowers and Air Pollution
We all know we have a problem with air pollution, yet probably not many people consider the effect of pollution…
Over One-Third of Hoverflies Threatened with Extinction in Europe
Rather alarmingly and sadly, a report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) published in October 2022 details…
We have achieved Eco-friendly Website Alliance accreditation!
We are delighted to announce that we have received the Eco-Friendly Website Accreditation for our company website. Being a responsible…
How to Help Hedgehogs!
Wildflower Favours supports several conservation charities, one of which is the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS). BHPS is dedicated to…
#StandByBees
We were so pleased to come across this important new campaign to save our bees. #StandByBees is a campaign to…
Why Fireworks Should Be Banned
Most people know that fireworks cause so much distress, and even death, to our pets, horses and livestock. Less well…
Some UK Pollinators
When people think of pollinators, they tend to think mainly of bees. But that is doing all the other pollinators…
