I visited Sarah Hudson and her team at Friends of City Gardens –  www.friendsofcitygardens.org.uk – in April as they and parks.gardens@cityoflondon.gov.uk together with livery companies planted an experimental wild flower meadow funded by British Land. The soil was very hard to work – solidly clay – so it took longer than expected but finally over 1,000 plants and seeds went in with over 40 different species. So see for yourself what motivated individuals who want to help build a haven for pollinators can do to transform an empty lot or park into a beautiful urban pollinator hot spot that can be benefit people and pollinators! A lot of thought went into the planting, preparing and then watering the plot. Yellow Rattle, Garlic Mustard, Meadow Cranesbill, Red Campion, Wild Red Clover, Purple Toad Flax and so the list goes on. A success in creating a habitat and food sources for many types of pollinators, while simultaneously improving local air quality, and transforming a grass patch into an amazing colourful sanctuary. These flowers are immensely beneficial to pollinators and other insects who sometimes struggle to find food and shelter in the big city.