# Why wildflowers matter: Frances Tophill on gardening for nature

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Podcast: [BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbc-gardeners-world-magazine-podcast-1364995)
Published: 2026-06-30T00:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

Join Frances Tophill for a joyful celebration of wildflowers, wild gardening and the beauty of so-called weeds. From poppies, cow parsley and bluebells to medicinal plants, folklore and pollinator-friendly planting, Frances explores how wildflowers connect us to nature, memory and the changing seasons. Discover practical tips for growing wildflowers in your garden, supporting bees and butterflies, and creating a more natural, wildlife-friendly space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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