Lady Mayor’s Show 2025
Pollinating London Together at the Lady Mayor’s Show 2025 This year, Pollinating London Together (PLT) was thrilled to take part in the historic Lord Mayor’s Show—made even more special as it marked the first ever Lady Mayor’s Show. Thousands lined the streets and millions more watched from home, making it a momentous occasion for everyone involved. A […]
Bunhill Fields Tour
Pollinating London Together recently hosted an event at Bunhill Fields, beginning with lunch at the Honourable Artillery Company. Thanks to Anthony Bickmore for organising the event and hosting the lunch, which provided a fantastic introduction to the day and set the scene for exploring the site. The day opened with Jonathan Matheson sharing the history […]
Pollinators on the Roof
London’s skyline is filled with tall buildings, and many of them are far greener than you might expect. Rooftop gardens have become a common feature in the city. These spaces are important not just for people who work in and around them, but also for wildlife. Pollinators have been found as high as the 14th […]
Annual Pollinator Count 2025
Annual Pollinator Count 2025 Last week, we were proud to host our second Annual Pollinator Count on July 17th, a city-wide effort to monitor the insect pollinators of London. The day began with a welcome from Lady Mayoress Florence King, whose opening remarks reminded us how important it is to protect urban biodiversity. This year’s […]
Importance of Floral Diversity
Monocultures, the agricultural practice of growing a single crop over large areas, are common in modern farming due to their economic efficiency. They simplify planting, harvesting and pest control, often boosting yields and farm machinery is built around the practice. However, this uniformity can make the crop more vulnerable to pests and diseases, as a […]
Celebrating Five Years of Pollinating London Together
Celebrating Five Years of Pollinating London Together Celebrating Five Years of Pollinating London Together Celebrating Five Years of Pollinating London Together5th Anniversary Walk at Charterhouse Gardens & Lunch at Wax Chandlers’ Hall Pollinating London Together (PLT) marked its fifth anniversary with a celebratory walk through the beautiful Charterhouse Gardens, followed by a lunch at the historic Wax Chandlers’ Hall. It […]
Finsbury Circus Visit
Despite a chilly breeze blowing in from the North Sea, we enjoyed a fascinating visit to the newly refurbished Finsbury Circus Gardens, just ahead of their formal reopening. The visit was led by Jake Tibbetts, the City Gardens Manager for the City of London. We began with an insightful introduction from Jonathan Matheson of The […]
New Member: Better Bankside
Better Bankside, one of London’s pioneering Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), has recently become the newest member of Pollinating London Together (PLT). This membership is particularly noteworthy as Better Bankside is the first BID and the first organisation from the south side of the River Thames to join PLT. Established in 2005, Better Bankside has […]
Spring Garden Prep
Spring Garden Prep As the days start to lengthen and signs of spring appear, it’s a great time to start thinking about how your outdoor space can support pollinators. From bees and butterflies to hoverflies and moths, these insects are essential to healthy ecosystems and food production. Whether you’ve got a big garden, a compact […]
Annual Meeting Presentation
Here is the presentation from our Annual Meeting 2025, where we shared updates on our ongoing projects, highlighted key achievements from the past year, and explored future initiatives to support pollinators across the City. Annual Meeting Presentation 2025