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Sowing seeds for the future. . . wildflower meadows
Every August, we sustainably harvest seed and ‘green hay’ from our wildflower rich meadows in the Waun Las National Nature Reserve.
Read moreFlowerpot Podcast – The One with farmer Huw Jones
Bruce Langridge chats to Huw Jones, farmer at the National Botanic Garden of Wales. They talk about how Huw manages the organic working farm on the Garden’s Waun Las National Nature Reserve.
Read moreA year in the life of the Balwen sheep at the National Botanic Garden of Wales
Balwen sheep are full of character. They are quick witted, independent and incredibly cautious of anything new. They are happy in familiar surroundings and have a terrific memory.
Read moreFire and Brimstones
Whilst awaiting the installation of the bridge on Llyn Mawr, I was lucky enough to spot a bright yellow – male brimstone butterfly skipping between the knapweed. Brimstones, whilst not threatened, are a somewhat elusive species, rarely sighted in the Garden and usually in spring. Like many species, they are closely linked to their food […]
Read moreFarming and Wildlife in July 2019
THE ESTATE FARM: As described in May 2019, the Botanic Garden covers about 568 acres, of which farmland is 316 acres including 100 acres of woodland. There are 18 pedigree Welsh Black beef cows all of which have calved so far and 6 yearling steers, four 2-year olds and some cull cows that were sold […]
Read moreGreen hay experiment a spectacular success
Making new orchid-rich meadows with green hay has been a spectacular success on our Waun Las NNR
Read moreOpening times 1 April - 31 October 10:00AM - 6:00PM 1 November - 31 March 10:00AM - 4:00PM Admission prices inc Gift Aid exc Gift Aid Last entry is one hour before closing Adult £15.15 £13.75 Children (5-17) £7.45 £6.75 Under 5s FREE FREE Family Two Adults (2 adults and up to 4 children) £43.75 £39.75 Family One Adult (1 adult and up to 4 children) £29.15 £26.50 Carers FREE FREE British Bird of Prey Centre (Centre Only) £1 £1 British Bird of Prey Centre (Centre and Flying Display) £3 £3 Contact Us
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We are a charity that receives financial support from the Welsh Government.
We are extremely thankful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and all those who play the National Lottery, for supporting the Botanic Garden’s five-year landscape restoration project.
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