Creating a thriving wildflower meadow at Pierrepont Farm

Our volunteers have been hard at work hand-broadcasting an acid-tolerant meadow seed mix at Pierrepont Farm in Surrey, marking an exciting step in the creation of a new wildflower meadow. 

Following the success of last summer’s appeal, we’ve established a half-hectare pollinator field, transforming an area of overgrown scrub and species-poor grassland into a rich habitat for bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other essential insects. 

The seed mix includes a diverse range of native wildflowers such as Common Knapweed, Lady’s Bedstraw, Autumn Hawkbit, Oxeye Daisy, Ragged Robin, Cowslip, Yellow Rattle, Sheep’s Sorrel, Devil’s-bit Scabious and Tufted Vetch, alongside grasses like Sweet Vernal Grass and Crested Dog’s-tail. Together, these species will create a colourful, resilient meadow that supports wildlife throughout the seasons. 

Helena Darragh, our Head of Conservation, said: “It’s wonderful to see this stage come together. The volunteers worked really hard to hand broadcast the seed mix. This area will eventually be bursting with wildflowers and meadow grasses.” 

So, when can we expect to see results?  

While some fast-establishing species may begin to appear later this summer, wildflower meadows take time to develop. The display should really start to come into its own from next year, with full establishment typically taking two to three years. 

Thank you again to everyone who donated to our summer appeal 2025 and helped make this happen.