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High-impact meadow seeds and turf inspired by nature and designed by experts. Part of The Green Estate CIC.

Pictorial Meadows is a leader in designing and delivering naturalistic wildflower meadow landscapes, blending ecological research with horticultural expertise. Born from a long-standing partnership between the University of Sheffield and The Green Estate CIC, the company grew from ideas first explored by Professor Nigel Dunnett and rigorously developed by The Green Estate. With over two decades of

experience, Pictorial Meadows offers the largest range of wildflower mixes and has developed specialist seed and meadow turf products that combine striking visual impact, ecological value and reliable long-term performance. Designed for biodiversity, sustainability and climate-resilient planting, these meadows set new standards – creating landscapes that endure, adapt and inspire.

17/06/2026

We’re looking forward to opening up our trial fields to the public on Sunday 5 July as part of The Green Estate’s site-wide Marvellous Meadows event!

Owen Hayman, our Horticulture Innovation Manager, will be leading tours of the trial fields at 10:30am and 1:30pm.

There are a limited number of spaces on the tours, so we strongly recommend booking in advance if you would like to join.

Please follow the link for more info and to book your tickets: https://greenestate.org.uk/marvellous-meadows-at-the-green-estate-cic

11/06/2026

We’ve had a great time at Flood & Coast this week talking to various people from across the water/environmental industry about our Grey to Green approach, products and services.

It’s the final day today, so do come and meet our team at stand B10 if you’re around 🙂

10/06/2026

We’re looking forward to opening up our beautiful site and sharing the work of our talented team at Marvellous Meadows on Sunday 5 July!

A celebration of nature, community and resilience, this special event offers visitors a rare chance to explore parts of our site that are usually not open to the public.

On the day, we will be running tours of the trial fields where we test and grow our Pictorial Meadows® products, as well as history and botany-themed tours of Sheffield Manor Lodge.

For more information about what to expect on the day and to book your tickets, please visit the event page on our website: https://greenestate.org.uk/marvellous-meadows-at-the-green-estate-cic

09/06/2026

Our team are excited to be exhibiting at the Flood & Coast conference in Liverpool this week! This is a great opportunity to find out more about our SuDS substrate, plants and soils, plus our recent and current projects. You can find us at stand B10.

04/06/2026

The Green Estate is celebrating National Meadows Day on Sunday 5 July with the return of Marvellous Meadows! 🌼

This is the one event of the year where we open our entire site to the public.

On the day, you will be able to:

🔸 Enjoy exclusive access across our beautiful Manor Lane site

🔹 Go on expert-led tours of Sheffield Manor Lodge and the Pictorial Meadows trial fields

🔸 Take part in fun meadow-themed activities at the Discovery Centre

🔹 Meet The Green Estate’s staff, volunteers and partners we’re working with across our site

🔸 Find out more about The Green Estate’s work to grow green and resilient urban places for people and nature to thrive

For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the event page on our website: https://greenestate.org.uk/marvellous-meadows-at-the-green-estate-cic

02/06/2026

Our Moody Blues perennial seed mix on display outside St Alkmund's Derby 🌼

Many thanks to Alf for sharing these photos with us 🙂

21/05/2026

A range of newly laid Pictorial Meadows® turf in front of the St Matthew’s Estate in Lambeth.

Various turf mixes have been used for different height requirements and moisture gradients – from the damp rain garden edges to the dry mounds.

This is its first spring in place and numerous species are already emerging to create a diversified landscape.

Lambeth Council

20/05/2026

Happy ! 🐝

Did you know that all our seed and turf mixes have been specially designed to benefit bees and other pollinating insects?

Our meadow products have an exceptionally high floral content as well as an extended and very varied flowering period, making them especially attractive and valuable for pollinators over a long season.

You can discover our full range of seed and turf products on our website: https://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/collections/all-products

15/05/2026

Pictorial Meadows® Woodland Fringe turf looking beautiful outside our offices on Manor Lane 🪻

Woodland Fringe has been specially designed to thrive in shady areas and is noted for its outstanding early displays of perennial and self-seeding biennial species.

You can find out more about this meadow turf and others in our brochure: https://bit.ly/4tyC8UP

Address

Manor Oaks Cottages, 449 Manor Lane
Sheffield
S21UP

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+441142677635

Website

http://www.pictorialmeadows.co.uk/

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