Orchid, Mavisbank Meadow,

July 2007 (the orchid has

appeared in Mavisbank

Meadow this year. It was not

planted)

Hedgerow mix at approximately 3 years after planting

Dive into a meadow...
Summer 2007

Many of the plants we grow are now in flower - if you would like to see a selection of what is flowering now click here.

As well as indiviudal flowers, summer is the time for meadows and although when we think of meadows we see acres of swaying grass it is worth going under the surface at this time of year to apprecate the full range of plants and animals that make up this habitat.

Steading Meadow, 2007

Plantain, Sorrel, Knapweed and many other species, Mavisbank Meadow

(a mature planted meadow, over 5 years old)

Cowslip seedheads Mavisbank meadow 2007

Mavisbank Meadow July 2007

Cowslip, Yarrow, Plantain and Sorrel, Mavisbank Meadow

It may look 'patchy' but an open sward of grass like this allows dozens of plant

species to thrive rather than just a few grass species

Find our more about planting and managing meadows by clicking here.

                                                  
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