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Published: 15th August 2026
Don't throw them away! Why now is the perfect time to save seeds for next year's garden
As summer starts to draw to a close, many gardeners begin cutting back faded flowers and clearing borders ready for autumn. But before you throw those spent blooms onto the compost heap, experts say they could hold the key to an even more colourful and wildlife-friendly garden next year. …
Published: 28th July 2026
Advice on drought tolerant planting
Dr Emily Attlee, conservation scientist and co-founder of the original seed ball company, Seedball, advises: With heatwaves and prolonged dry spells becoming increasingly common due to climate change, it’s likely that extreme weather will become the new normal for UK gardens. As drought…
Published: 16th July 2026
I'm a conservation scientist: 99% of Britain's wildflower meadows have disappeared – but your garden can help bring nature back
An estimated 99% of Britain's wildflower meadows have disappeared over the last century, leaving pollinators and other wildlife with far fewer places to feed, shelter and thrive. But according to conservation scientist Dr Ana Attlee, co-founder of the original seed ball company, Seedball, reversing…
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