More than 5,500 are being plug planted during September at a farm on the shores of Coniston.

Thousands of wildflowers are being planted in the Lake District as part of efforts to restore traditional hay meadows.

More than 5,500 are being plug planted during September at Boon Crag Farm on the shores of Coniston.

Once established, they will provide habitat for wildlife including bees and butterflies, as well as providing benefits to grazing livestock, the National Trust (NT) said.

  • YungOnionsEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Wild flowers look amazing when in bloom. I was in Tenby while ago and they had planted wild flowers all over the town in parks and other otherwise empty areas. It made the whole place a riot of colour and a haven for insects. I wish more places did wild flower planting schemes.