Watch: Creating our American Prairie from scratch

We are creating a stunning new conservation landscape at Wakehurst inspired by the vast prairies and grasslands of North America. 

But where does the journey of our American Prairie start?

It begins with the collection of wild seeds from across the States, targeting species of prairie wildflowers and grasses to be planted in our six-acre landscape. 

We travelled to Illinois, USA, with our team of scientists and horticulturists to do just that. 

Watch the video below to go behind the scenes on our journey into the North American prairies, a diverse but endangered grassland ecosystem...