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Wildflower Wonders: Our Garden’s New Guests!

Posted on by Leigh Academy Milestone
19
Jun

Back in February we announced our plans for our wildflower meadow project to be undertaken with the help of our horticulture students. Our mission was to create a calm space for our students to learn and reflect. 

Four months on, thanks to the beautiful wildflowers, our school garden is now a haven for local wildlife. We’re thrilled to see a vibrant parade of new visitors. So far, we’ve observed three types of bee (bumblebee, buff tailed bumblebee and red tailed bumblebee) feasting on nectar.

While in the honeysuckle and bird boxes there are sparrows aplenty as well as pied wagtails and bluetits.  It’s simply amazing to witness nature thriving right here on site – come see the buzz!

A shout out and thanks to Millie Collins for spotting and identifying the bees!

Based on the image, here's what appears in the picture: Flowers: There are several types of flowers visible. Cornflowers: You can clearly see blue and purple cornflowers. Poppy (likely California Poppy): A vibrant orange poppy-like flower is prominent in the middle left. Snapdragons: There are clusters of pink and red flowers at the bottom that resemble snapdragons. Other wildflowers: There are various other smaller white and yellow flowers scattered throughout the greenery, consistent with a "Wildflower Mediterranean Mix" or "Tubinger Mengsel." Bumblebee: A bumblebee (likely a Buff-tailed bumblebee given the location and commonality) is visible pollinating one of the purple flowers in the upper right. Greenery/Foliage: The flowers are surrounded by abundant green leaves and stems, indicating a garden or natural setting.
Here's a description of what's in the picture: The image showcases a vibrant mix of wildflowers and greenery. In the foreground, there are daisies with white petals and yellow centers. Towards the bottom right, a prominent blue cornflower is visible, with another smaller blue cornflower to its left. In the center of the image, there's a cluster of bright pink and red flowers, which appear to be snapdragons. To their left and slightly above, a cheerful orange flower, characteristic of a California poppy, stands out. A bumblebee is actively pollinating one of the blue cornflowers in the mid-ground, near the pink snapdragons. The entire scene is set amidst a backdrop of various green grasses and other plant foliage, suggesting a lush, natural, and perhaps wild garden setting. There are also some closed flower buds visible amongst the greenery.
This image displays a vibrant mix of wildflowers, predominantly featuring blue cornflowers and yellow and orange daisy-like flowers (possibly Chrysanthemum coronarium or similar). In the center, a blue cornflower is clearly visible, and a bumblebee is actively pollinating it. Another blue cornflower is located towards the bottom of the image. Interspersed throughout the frame are bright yellow and orange flowers. There's also a single white daisy with a yellow center visible in the upper-middle section. The flowers are surrounded by various green plants with textured leaves, some of which appear to be the foliage of the cornflowers themselves. There are also several unopened flower buds hinting at more blooms to come. The overall impression is that of a lively and natural garden or meadow.
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