Free seed kits offered to Aylesbury gardeners

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Aylesbury gardeners can claim free seed kits from a local developer this summer.

Barratt David Wilson Homes is offering 30 build-your-own wildflower seed bomb kits to gardeners in Aylesbury.

The homebuilder wants to encourage Aylesbury residents to grow their own mini-meadows by making kits available at its Kingsbrook area.

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The kits are being given away for freeThe kits are being given away for free
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Research provided by the developer states that small scale wildflower planting can support 111% more bumblebees than non-wildflower beds.

A Barratt David Wilson Homes spokesman said: “Designed to be planted in residents’ gardens, each kit contains the ingredients to make the seed bombs using peat free clay, wool and a selection of 22 native wildflower seeds.

“Once fully grown, the wildflowers will improve pollinating biodiversity in residents’ gardens by providing a food source for bees.”

A look at the seed kitsA look at the seed kits
A look at the seed kits

To receive free gardening goods people can contact staff at the developer’s Kingsbrook team on the following email addresses:

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Barratt David Wilson North Thames also donated 16 kits to Kingsbrook View Primary Academy, which is located within the development on Burcott Lane.

The campaign forms part of a wider initiative in which over 380 kits will be made available across the South East and London.

Karly Williams, sales and marketing director for Barratt David Wilson North Thames, said: “As a responsible housebuilder, we want to protect local ecosystems, and by collectively introducing small sustainable initiatives such as community wildflower planting, we hope to make a valuable contribution towards supporting our urban wildlife.

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"We look forward to seeing the community at Kingsbrook and the children at Kingsbrook View Primary Academy coming together to rewild their gardens and create a safe home for native pollinators.”

A webinar with a horticultural expert will also be available to watch on the Barratt David Wilson Homes YouTube channel.

A spokesman for the developer added: “Kingsbrook already hosts multiple wildlife-friendly features such as bat and bird boxes, inclusion of native plants and hibernacula.

"The site also has electric vehicle charging points, low energy lighting and water saving measures.”

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