“Native wildflowers are really important because they’ve evolved with our insects, which makes them compatible with one another and encourages native biodiversity,” says McCubbin.

Data from the ACR 2031 suggests that four in 10 of the country’s 1 million insect species are at risk of dying out, which has dire consequences for the creatures that feed on them. So, growing native flowers at home is one of the best things you can do to protect endangered species.

“People talk about growing native flower meadows and that’s wonderful if you have the space to do it, but if you have limited outside space you could also plant a wildflower strip or have wildflower pots. Every little helps,” says McCubbin.

McCubbin has her own wildflower pot in her city flat: “There aren’t many other flowers where I live, so my little pot is a gem of pollen for insects flying by.”

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