In this timely book, Pam Lewis's passion for traditional pasture management and the preservation of our native species of plants and her extensive meadow-making experience, are translated into an easy-to-read, informative and highly practical text on creating and preserving wildflower meadows - from the smallest garden meadow to large-scale field projects.

Reflects the current interest in wildlife gardening, naturalistic planting and gardening with native species

Contains techniques that apply equally to large and small spaces

Contents:

How hay meadows evolved

- making meadows

- types of meadow - the Davey meadow, the new hay meadow, the garden meadow, small grassland projects

- grassland plants at Sticky Wicket

- meadow-grass and wildflower seeds