{"product_id":"wildflowers-for-garden-birds-irish-grown","title":"Wildflowers for Irish Birds | Native Wildflower Seed Mix","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eGrow Wildflowers that Support Garden Birds Naturally.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eWith current advice from BirdWatch Ireland encouraging people to move away from using bird feeders between May and October, many gardeners are looking for other ways to help. This carefully curated Irish-grown wildflower mix supports Irish birds by creating natural food sources in the garden - summer flowers for insects, followed by seed heads and standing stems that birds can forage through autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eThis is not a conventional bird food product. It is a wildflower mix for people who want to support birds through habitat - by planting food sources, insect life and shelter into the garden itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best results, sow onto prepared, weed-free bare soil. Read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/connectingtonature.ie\/blogs\/news\/how-to-prepare-ground-for-wildflower-seeds\" title=\"Prepare the ground for wildflower sowing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eguide to preparing ground for wildflower seeds\u003c\/a\u003e before you sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the flowers to grow, flower and set seed, then leave seed heads standing through autumn and winter for birds to forage naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ee7c4o\" data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eYear 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1721\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eAnnual flowers such as Corn Marigold, Mayweed and Corn Poppy provide the main colour and help attract insects. Perennial species begin establishing more quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eAutumn and winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eDo not deadhead. Leave seed heads and stems standing so birds can forage and the planting can provide winter structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eYear 2 onwards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003ePerennial species such as Knapweed, Red Campion, Selfheal, Wild Carrot, Yarrow and Field Scabious add more structure, flowers and insect life, helping the area become more naturally bird-friendly over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3wkck\" data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eSpecies included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eCorn Marigold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eMayweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eCorn Poppy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eRibwort Plantain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eKnapweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eRed Campion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eSelfheal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eWild Carrot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eYarrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eField Scabious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tqcumk\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eSunny garden edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eWildlife strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eBird-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eCommunity gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eSchool gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eOrchard margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2693\"\u003eLarger beds or areas where seed heads can be left standing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n0l2u1\" data-start=\"2700\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eNot suitable for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003ePots or window boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eNeat formal beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eRegularly mown lawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eAreas that need to be cut down or tidied in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eVery small spaces where winter seed heads would look untidy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2941\"\u003eCustomers looking only for instant colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eSupport birds naturally during feeder-free months\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eCurrent advice encourages people to reduce or pause bird feeder use during the warmer months, when disease transmission can be a particular risk for finches and other garden birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003ePlanting bird-friendly wildflowers is another way to keep supporting birds. This mix helps create natural food sources in the garden - summer flowers that attract insects, followed by seed heads and standing stems that can be left for birds to forage through autumn and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3554\"\u003e\u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis small-batch mix has been created using seed from our Waterford-grown wildflower seed harvest, produced and packed by Connecting to Nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Connecting to Nature","offers":[{"title":"6g | 1.5-3m²","offer_id":42474676912352,"sku":"WW-WILD10-6-grams","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"30g | 10-20m²","offer_id":42474676945120,"sku":"WW-WILD10-30-grams","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"75g | 25-50m²","offer_id":42474676977888,"sku":"WW-WILD10-75-grams","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0519\/2033\/9094\/files\/connecting-to-nature-wildflower-seed-grow-a-natural-bird-feeder-wildflower-seed-mix-51705580290382.jpg?v=1694601281","url":"https:\/\/connectingtonature.ie\/products\/wildflowers-for-garden-birds-irish-grown","provider":"Connecting to Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}