where best to buy seeds locally

[parsleythelion]

i live near birmingham. i hear local seeds are best, but where near birmingham sells them? as for collecting from the wild i still don't really know what's what so apart from a few i recognise i wouldn't know what to look for.

[tufftie]

I know this is going to look a really silly question but are you looking purely for wild flower seeds then?

Offhand Chilterns offers a really good range of British wild flower seeds - online catalogue - family run business based in Cumbria.

[parsleythelion]

yes, purely wildflower and wild plant seeds. i've been looking at the flora locale website and the nearest place seems to be in evesham which is 40 miles away.

[tufftie]

If you're thinking about getting seeds from the wild - make a note of where the ones you want are now and over the summer..while they are in flower - and then go back when the seeds are ripe

[Paul mabbott]

Not much of a website:
John Chambers Wild Flower Seeds
but they used to be good for wild seeds and sell them by post.

[Jez]

Type in your postcode and see whats in your area!

The Postcode Plants Database - Natural History Museum

As for buying wildflower seed from anywhere which isn't specialised you have to ask your self whether the seed is UK sourced for one. Also what temperature are they being kept at and how long have the seeds have kept on the shelf. All important if you want to benefit wildlife and gain a good crop!

[schlocky]

I've used Emorsgate (link below) for the last 2 years and have found them reliable and helpful. You can order a catalogue with an extensive range and all seeds appear to be sourced in this country:-

Emorsgate Wild Seeds - wild flower and wild grass seed suppliers