2 July 2025

11 min watch

Meadows: ‘A conspiracy between nature and culture’

What flowers can you find in a meadow? And why are UK meadows under threat? Discover all you need to know about these crucial ecosystems in the latest episode of Dig Deeper.

By Eddie Johnston

A grassy pathway through an unmown meadow.

Join Iain Parkinson, Wakehurst’s Head of Landscape & Horticulture as he reflects on the beauty and importance of meadows.

Meet some of the common species you’ll spot in British meadows, learn about the very human origins of these landscapes, and why they have such an enduring place in our hearts.

Take this opportunity to slow down and bask in the collaboration between nature and culture as we dig deeper into these unsung ecosystems.

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