Expert advice
For 2026 we are launching a free Youtube channel.
Our channel (Meadowmakers2021) is due for launch on 15th April and you can access it from this page (see the link below) or from a search on Youtube.
We are already in the process of creating a suite of '2 minute briefings' covering the most common questions we get asked at our Events, by our online customers, and at our Talks. You can see a list of subjects and the dates of video releases below.
We hope you will return in the months ahead, and subscribe to our Youtube channel (it is completely free to do so) so that you get notified of updates. You can leave comments and ask questions on the Youtube videos themselves, and join what we hope will be an ever growing community.
Youtube video list
1 / Yellow Rattle - case study examples from our local meadow network
We are preparing several short videos covering the process of establishing Yellow Rattle - starting with the science, then showing our top-tips for germination, and tracking the impact of Yellow Rattle in 3 of our local meadows (one small, one medium and one large site).
FIRST VIDEO - Published 15th April 2026
A link button will be added HERE once this video is published.
2 / The life-cycle of a wildflower meadow
For 2026 we are going to track the progress of 3 of our established wildflower meadows. One is the size of a double mattress, one the size of 2 tennis courts, and one is 2 acres (the size of 2 football pitches).
We will publish narrated videos monthly from March to October to give you a feel for the seasons, the cycle of flowering and our maintenance routine.
FIRST VIDEO - Published 15th April 2026
A link button will be added HERE once this video is published.
3 / Wildflowers for shade
In these videos we introduce our favourite-five native wildflower for shade - suitable for north and east facing aspects, under trees, in orchards, or other shady corners.
FIRST VIDEO - Published 15th April 2026
A link button will be added HERE once this video is published.
Youtube video list
4/ Dealing with perennial weeds
In these videos, we show you how to identify the top 10 weeds likely to impact on your wildflower project. And what to do about them.
FIRST VIDEO - Published 1st May 2026
A link button will be added HERE once this video is published.
5 / Attracting butterflies
A particular passion and expertise of ours, in these videos we show you some top tips for a) encouraging butterflies to breed, b) helping them to over-winter, and c) how best to provide nectar plants.
FIRST VIDEO - Published 15th May 2026
A link button will be added HERE once this video is published.
6 / How to create wildflower habitats
In these videos we discuss a variety of hot topics, including the plugs vs sowing debate, ground preparation, managing expectations, and planting methodology.
FIRST VIDEO - Published 15th April 2026
A link button will be added HERE once this video is published.