Wildflower meadows are a perfect example of how smaller initiatives can humanise cities and create unique, loved places.
Surrounded by the Wildflower Meadow garden bed, visitors can see magnificent overhead translucent insects that attract attention from a distance. When you wander closer you will enjoy the playful poem which reveals how the garden is constantly changing and is home to many valuable species of birds and insects. Five hidden illustrations turn the garden into an eye-spy style challenge, encouraging visitors to move around the garden and learn some fun facts about the creatures that call the wildflower meadow their home. Pause at each point to look, listen and connect with the tiny inhabitants.
Bright beautiful flowers,
As tiny seeds, they start.
The garden constantly changes,
Like a living work of art.
The Wildflower Meadow was first trialed to add a fun, unexpected experience for commuters. Wildflower Meadows require less maintenance and are more visually interesting than regular lawn and they have the added benefit of providing a natural habitat attracting birds and insects. The new playful signs tell the story of how our Wildflower Meadow supports biodiversity in our city.
