The Triumph of Seeds by Thor HansonSeeds are at the heart of our world, shaping our lives in ways we often take for granted. From the bread we eat to the clothes we wear, they underpin our diets, industries, and economies. Seeds have sparked revolutions and exploration, from the spice fuelled Age of Discovery to the coffee driven Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolutions reliance on cotton. They are evolutionary wonders and sources of endless curiosity, yet their extraordinary

Common names include maids

common toadflax

and wild marjoram

Prune twice a year – in the summer after flowering and in the autumn

The tiny golden flowers of this native perennial wildflower are honey-scented at the height of summer

non-competitive species

Common names include giant buttercup and common buttercup

keeping it attractive season after season

how to press both sides of a leaf

dry to medium soils

To overseed

bird's-foot trefoil makes a colourful addition to your garden or wildflower meadow