Encouraging Biodiversity through a Wildflower Plant Nursery, North West
Encouraging Biodiversity through a Wildflower Plant Nursery, North West
Alison and Adam are looking to start a plant nursery within a reasonable distance from Manchester or Liverpool.
They plan to focus on growing and propagating native wildflowers, with the aim of engaging the public in promoting biodiversity and bringing a sense of wildness into gardens and urban spaces. Their approach will prioritise peat-free, chemical-free, and low-impact growing methods, and they hope to eventually educate others to adopt similar, more traditional practices.
Alison is a passionate grower who transitioned to make horticulture her full-time career three years ago. She completed her RHS Level 2 qualification to deepen her horticultural knowledge whilst working as a Project Manager in the NHS. With a lifelong interest in nature and a degree in zoology, she brings both academic and practical experience, despite having taken a less direct career path in recent years.
She currently works as both a gardener and at a small, ethical garden centre in Manchester, where she has gained valuable insight into running a small business through a close working relationship with the owner. Her partner, Adam, recently changed careers and now works in a microbrewery. Together, they are ready to combine their skills and embark on building their own enterprise.
They are seeking a suitable plot of land—ideally an open, sunny site with potential for a polytunnel. Good access is important for transporting materials and for the public to eventually engage with the nursery and attend future educational activities.
Through their nursery, Alison and Adam aim to encourage the use of wildflowers to bridge the gap between urban and rural environments. By reacquainting the public with local species, distinctive plants, and the aesthetic value of wildflowers, they hope to support better connections, greater biodiversity, and improve climate resilience through gardening.
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