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The Common Poppy: the scruffy superstar of British summer

This blog is about the common poppy (Papaver rhoeas), the one you’ll see popping up along field margins, roadside verges, building sites, and anywhere the ground has been disturbed. It’s not the big blousy garden poppy you might have in a border, and it’s not the opium poppy either. It’s our classic, native, countryside poppy. The one that looks like it’s been painted on with a single confident brush stroke.

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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons and Beebombs

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is a legendary element of British hospitality. Raymond Blanc’s beautiful and nature focussed hotel founded in 1984 closed it’s doors on the 1st Jan 2026 for a major refurbishment and I wanted to pay a little homage and thanks to our wonderful partnership over the last 5 years.

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Sustainable Gifting at Christmas

The popularity of sustainable gifting is rising, driven by a combination of environmental awareness, consumer values, and a growing realisation that traditional gifting practices can lead to waste and regret.

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How to Create a Wildflower Meadow in Your Garden

How to create a wildflower meadow
Clear a patch of soil, scatter Beebombs, and let nature do the rest. A mini wildflower meadow supports bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while transforming your garden into a colourful, low-maintenance space.

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Which Flowers Are Best for Attracting Bees?

TL;DR: Bees are drawn to a wide range of nectar- and pollen-rich flowers. The 18 native species in Beebombs include some of the very best for pollinators, ensuring food sources across spring, summer, and autumn.

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Seedballs: Beebombs for Post-Wildfire Recovery

Seedballs are simple but effective: clay, soil, and native seeds combined into protective balls that wait for the right conditions to germinate. The clay shields seeds from birds, rodents, and harsh sun, while the soil provides nutrients for early growth. Scatter them by hand, sling, or drone, and they reach places machinery and planting crews cannot.

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Case Study: Linen & Thyme

25 bespoke Beebombs with “Spread the Love” branded tags, created as thoughtful eco gifts by a small, sustainability-minded homewares boutique.

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