Sowing the seeds of colour in Haywards Heath

Mini wild flower meadows have been sown in parts of Haywards Heath to add some colour and create a sustainable insect environment.
Nicola Bird and Sandi Ellis sow the seeds at a mini wild flower meadow in Haywards HeathNicola Bird and Sandi Ellis sow the seeds at a mini wild flower meadow in Haywards Heath
Nicola Bird and Sandi Ellis sow the seeds at a mini wild flower meadow in Haywards Heath

The meadows are part of the Strictly Come Gardening event which takes place on April 27 and Haywards Heath in Bloom (HHIB).

HHIB and Strictly’s Sandi Ellis said: “When thinking about this year’s events, we were struck by the idea of transforming some areas of our town into strips of wildflower meadows. We wanted not just to create some local colour, but also add a touch of sustainability and we’re very grateful to Steve Alton of Flower Scapes from Ardingly who advised us on the most effective planting to support insect life.”

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Three sites have been chosen – Greenways, Northlands Avenue and St Johns Road.

Nicola Bird and Sandi Ellis sow the seeds at a mini wild flower meadow in Haywards HeathNicola Bird and Sandi Ellis sow the seeds at a mini wild flower meadow in Haywards Heath
Nicola Bird and Sandi Ellis sow the seeds at a mini wild flower meadow in Haywards Heath

These have been prepared by the grounds team of Haywards Heath Town Council and the first planting in Greenways has already taken place with West Sussex County Council providing planting advice and the seeds.

Sandy added: “Hopefully these pockets of colour will brighten up the areas and inspire our community to set up more of such projects in the future.”

They are also looking for volunteers to help maintain the meadows in each place as they grow, if you are interested please contact Alice Hobbs at Haywards Heath Town Council on 01444 455694.

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