The Meadow Journal

Life moves fast, and sometimes ridiculously so. Between the constant pings, overflowing inboxes and endless rush from one thing to the next, it's easy to feel less like you're living and more like you're fighting fires. However, a moment of calm might be waiting for you just right outside your window, on your windowsill, or in a tiny pot on your balcony. 

The planting of nature strips & street verges create not only healthy and sustainable landscapes, but the delight of these flower displays to passing vehicle traffic and pedestrians is well documented. Meadow Flowers report interest is growing strongly from councils and homeowners across Australia, as people see the benefits and want to support the cause in their own locality.

Meadow Flowers Australia is thrilled by the growing demand across Australia for our wildflower seeds. Our clients are enjoying considerable savings on both the establishment and ongoing maintenance of these areas.We've seen a sharp increase in interest from home and business owners, as well as strata managers, who are choosing to plant wildflower meadows over traditional grass. The significant cost savings in setup and minimal ongoing care costs of meadow flower beds are major driving factors.The transformation of nature strips and street verges into vibrant, sustainable landscapes provides immense pleasure to residents and passersby alike. Additionally, for every acre planted with wildflower meadows instead of lawns, there's a cost saving. With savings ranging from $100-$150 per fortnight in winter to the same amount weekly in summer, the yearly savings are between $3900-$5850. This also gives homeowners more leisure time, unless they prefer mowing lawns!The growing interest from councils and developers is also great news, as more people recognise the benefits of meadow flower gardens and want to support the movement locally. The reduction in mowing not only saves costs but also increases safety for council gardeners and homeowners.Embracing plant conservation and working with nature enriches lives. It helps filter vehicle emissions and provides essential habitat and nourishment for wildlife. Plus, the health and wellbeing benefits for humans in areas planted with wildflowers are significant.Meadow Flowers offers stunning seed mixes for all settings, from small planters to expansive fields, ushering in a fresh approach to gardening with results that are beautiful, long-flowering, and impressionistic. Our seed mixes cater to various soil types and lighting conditions, including aromatic blends designed to attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Learn more about our range of wildflower seeds here.

The wildflower meadow at the Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney was established in 2016 and visited by Costa during the 32nd series of Gardening Australia. We were thrilled that flowers from our seeds were shown in the ABC's Gardening Australia Field of Blooms video.Back in 2016, the meadow was just a seedling of an idea to introduce beneficial insects into the city's green space. Under the guidance of Brad Doherty, a horticulturist at the Gardens, what started as a modest patch has flourished into a sprawling 2,000 square metre haven for wildlife. You can watch another beautiful meadow flower video here which shows close ups of beautiful flowers grown from our seeds in the Wild Meadow at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.This vibrant meadow has become a sanctuary for bees and butterflies, and it's even drawn in parasitic wasps, which have played a crucial role in managing aphid populations - a common pest in the area. The careful selection of wildflowers has not only added aesthetic value to the urban environment but also bolstered the local ecosystem.The wildflower meadow at the Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney continues to flourish. Today, it stands as a testament to the Garden's commitment to urban ecological enrichment, attracting a diverse array of pollinators and beneficial insects. Meadow Flowers, in its ongoing partnership with the Royal Botanical Gardens Sydney, is delighted to supply its premium wildflower seeds for the continuous reseeding of the meadow.  Our contribution ensures the meadow remains a dynamic and integral part of the Gardens.

Meadow Flowers is thrilled to have been invited by the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to provide their seed mixes for replanting in the garden's beloved meadow flower section.The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, a heritage-listed, extensive 30-hectare botanical garden, serves as both an event space and a public recreational area. Located at Farm Cove on the eastern edge of Sydney's central business district in New South Wales, Australia, the garden has been a significant green space since its establishment.In 2016, the meadow flower garden was created, featuring a range of flowers from the tall and stunning rose mallow to the cosmos 'white,' which is a favourite among bees. The selection of flowers aimed to provide a spectrum of colours as well as varied heights, contributing to its success with garden visitors and the local butterflies and bees.We note the significance of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's continued choice to use our Monet Mini seeds for their meadow garden, which now spans over 2000 square meters. The repeat request is a testament to the seed quality and the trust the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney places in our product.Discover more on their website: Royal Botanic Garden Sydney's meadow garden.Meadow Flowers offers an array of seed mixes perfect for different settings, from small planters and balconies to larger front gardens, nature strips, and fields. Our seed mixes yield beautiful, long-lasting, impressionistic floral displays.Our seed blends are tailored for various soil types and lighting conditions and include aromatic varieties that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.Shop for popular seeds on our website.

The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney purchased some of our wildflower seed mixes and did a wonderful job preparing their space in order to sow our seeds. You can learn more about the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s colourful wildflower gardens here: Field of Blooms - Gardening Australia (abc.net.au) and on the Royal Botanic Gardens website here. The following Meadow Flowers seeds mixes were used to sow the gardens. Amazing All-Round Flowers for Shady Places Flowering Ground Cover Honey and Butterfly Wildflower Seeds Project Timeline Preparation – March 2020 Germination – September 2020 Growth – October 2020 onwards March 2020 - Preparation Preparation stage 1 - Slashing existing grass  Preparation stage 2 - Solarisation for 8 weeks using plastic to reduce weed seeds May 2020 - Wildflower Garden Design & Pathway Preparation Stage 1 - Marking out the pathways Stage 2 - Fertilising the soil with cow and compost Stage 3 - Pathway mulch application and netting frames construction  

The City of Onkaparinga first purchased some of our wildflower seed mixes in April 2021 to create their 'Wildflower Wonder' at Woodcroft’s Robert Wright Park. Their goal was to create a more feasible (cost-effective) and beautiful option in contrast to a lawn in metropolitan conditions and to add a touch of wildness to local reserves and parks. They then expanded their meadow to Thalassa Park, Aberfoyle.  While most wildflower meadows are hand-seeded, the City of Onkaparinga established their meadow by using 'hydroseeding' which involves spraying liquid mulch mixed with wildflower seeds. Widlfower seed mix used: Marvellous Meadows. Stage 1 - Clean Seedbed All existing grasses and weeds were removed to create a clean seedbed. Stage 2 - Hydroseeding Seeds A process that involves mixing wildflower seeds with liquid mulch and then sprayed onto a cleared seedbed. Site In Bloom - 1 Site In Bloom - 2 Read more about the City of Onkaparinga's wildflowers at Woodcroft's Robert Wright Park here: Wildflower wonder Onkaparinga Now. Read more about the City of Onkaparinga's wildflowers at Thalassa Park here: Wildflowers blooming at Aberfoyle Park Onkaparinga Now.

Little Apple Tree | Montessori Early Learning Centre | Child Care Robina Little Apple Tree is a family-owned Child Care Centre nestled among the gums in Gold Coast’s famously green hinterland.  Owner and Director Sascha Valewink created a beautiful Meadow Flower garden at Little Apple Tree’s entrance. This offered the children an opportunity to watch the flowers grow, pick them when they bloomed, and immerse themselves in nature right at the front door. “At Little Apple Tree we have an environment which enables the children to be truly in nature and connect with nature every day they come to kindy,” Sascha says.  “This is why we chose Meadow Flowers’s beautiful Honey Bee & Butterfly Mix to greet the Children and families as they entered and left each day.  “This article discusses the trend away from nature in our current lives and the window of opportunity that exists for children to make connections at an early age.” “Not only was the mix of wildflowers beautiful but easy to plant and grow by following the Meadow Flowers How to Sow guide,” Sascha says. “My husband and I did it all one Saturday”.  “Over winter is a perfect time to get the ground prepared and ready for planting in Spring.  “Next time we plant seeds like these I would like to involve the children to create a deeper learning experience.” Wildflower seed mix used: Honey Bee & Butterfly Mix. Check out our WA-version here. 

Our very own wildflower seed mixes have been attracting a lot of attention from people and busy bees at the City of Greater Dandenong. We recently worked with the council to advise them how to successfully sow their wildflower seed mixes, and the results speak for themselves. After sowing our Hampton Court mix in early November, only 10 weeks later the wildflowers were thriving and continued through until June! Pictured are before and after shots of the totally transformed site.  Ground and soil preparation is key for a successful bloom. Wildflower seed mixes used: Hampton Court  Site Preparation - 1 Site Preparation - 2 Site In Bloom - 1, 2 & 3

One of our most loyal customers has been using our wildflower seed mixes for over four years and their results truly show. Take a look at Bank House, Newlyn – an absolutely stunning 1.5 acre garden in Ballarat, Victoria. Their planning and preparation are worth taking note, as their meadow flower gardens showcase multiple different kinds of our mixes. Wildflower seed mixes used in this project: 1. Hampton Court Shop for wildflower seed mixes now! 2. Pot Full Of Poppies Shop for wildflower seed mixes now! 3. Flowers for a Country Garden  Shop for wildflower seed mixes now!   The garden usually holds events in November, but to be confirmed this year as per current pandemic. Fingers crossed we’ll get to see this beautiful garden in person this year! Bank House, Newlyn enjoy our scrolling gallery!