Pilot series 2024 - The Spotted Cow, Bristol

Our pilot activation took place at the Spotted Cow in Bristol.

 

On the 25th March 2024 we sowed a mix of wildflower seeds including; Yarrow, Bird’s Foot Trefoil, Musk Mallow, Oxeye Daisy, Wild Marjoram, Common Knapweed, Red Campion, Wild Carrot, Poppy, Cornflower and Corncockle.

 

Below is a selection of photos showing the space over time and how it's transitioned throughout the summer.

 

Enjoy...

 

25/03/24 

 

The Sow date.. this one showing the essential chicken wire protection we put up to help the seeds germinate without being stamped on!

 

 

10/04/24 

 

Some early seedlings beginning to sprout!

 

 

13/05/24 

 

Marigold seedlings beginning to mature!

 

 

04/07/24 

 

The Marigolds flowered and the pollinators arrived with a buzz!!!!

 

 

 

The Wild Clary also flowered..

 

 

The Marigolds are by far the tallest, but the others are beginning to creep up!

 

 

12/07/24 

 

The Corn Daisies are all systems go!

 

 

The Mallow are soaking up the suns rays in preparation!

 

 

06/08/24

 

The Mallow Flowered!!

 

 

The Yarrow started doing it's thing...

 

 

30/08/24

 

The Yarrow Flowered!!!

 

 

The Daisies went to seed...

 

 

And the top end of the bed is looking super busy, ready for a late boom maybe...?

 

 

More to follow soon!!!