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    My first three months at the Garden

    by Katie Ritchie

    I’ve already written a couple of blog posts, but I thought I should introduce myself! I’m Katie, and I’m a placement student based in the Science Centre. I’m here for ten months as part of my Biology degree at the University of York. Whilst I’m here, I will mainly be involved in the Saving Pollinators […]

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    Highlights from the National Seed Bank of Wales

    by Abigail Lowe

    After another successful year of seed collecting the National Seed Bank of Wales is now an important resource for conservation in Wales, Biophilic Wales’ Conservation Assistant, Elliot Waters, takes you through some of the highlights from our collections.

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    A new seed bank for Wales

    by Kevin McGinn

    Growing the Future’s Science Officer, Dr Kevin McGinn, explains why seed banks are a vital resource for plant conservation and introduces our new National Seed Bank of Wales.

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    Join Our Growing Team

    by Abigail Lowe

    We’re looking for volunteers to grow wildflowers at home that we can then plant out at Swansea Bay University Health Board clinics and hospitals, when the situation around coronavirus has improved. We’ll send the seeds straight to your door, all you need to do is grow them!

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    Germination investigation – Putting wildflower seeds to the test

    by David Hardy

    You may have noticed the plots of wildflowers in the gardens shooting up and enticing pollinators and visitors alike. These flower mixes have been designed by PhD student Lucy Witter to include the plants that are most attractive to pollinators. The flowers allow insects to load up on nectar and pollen and keep busy. Before […]

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    Seed Collecting on the Great Orme

    by Carly Green

    The Welsh Natives Project has been really chugging along this year, and I can’t believe how much momentum we’ve gained since I took on the job of resurrecting it a year ago. At the beginning of October the Welsh minister for culture, tourism and sport paid a visit to the Welsh Natives compound to hear about […]

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