Wilder

I co-founded a social enterprise for urban greening.

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 Tate donated unused black metal bins to Wilder: we planted them up to provide forage for rare bees.

Tate donated unused black metal bins to Wilder: we planted them up to provide forage for rare bees.

 Seed-bomb making workshop at Tate Britain

Seed-bomb making workshop at Tate Britain

 Wild fence at the Jerwood Space

Wild fence at the Jerwood Space

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 Wilder planted a new ultra urban garden at the Canopi building off Borough High Street

Wilder planted a new ultra urban garden at the Canopi building off Borough High Street

 Large areas of the concourse were depaved for planting

Large areas of the concourse were depaved for planting

 Volunteers planting up the Canopi garden

Volunteers planting up the Canopi garden

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 Wilder’s wildflower area at the riverside at Tate Modern

Wilder’s wildflower area at the riverside at Tate Modern

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 We supplied Tate with three olive trees – repurposed as ‘wish trees’ – for Tate Modern’s  Yoko Ono exhibition

We supplied Tate with three olive trees – repurposed as ‘wish trees’ – for Tate Modern’s Yoko Ono exhibition

 We researched, wrote and produced comprehensive biodiversity action plans for Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate St Ives and Tate Liverpool, consulting experts including Buglife, the RSPB and the Arboricultural Office at Royal Parks. Taking as our star

We researched, wrote and produced comprehensive biodiversity action plans for Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate St Ives and Tate Liverpool, consulting experts including Buglife, the RSPB and the Arboricultural Office at Royal Parks. Taking as our starting point the species identified by the relevant local councils for their importance and conservation value, we assessed base-line biodiversity at each site and came up with targeted species action plans. Suggestions included site-specific planting plans, the use of wildlife-sensitive lighting, involving the community in food growing and engaging visitors with environmental art projects.

 Planting with a local school in North Bermondsey

Planting with a local school in North Bermondsey

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 Wilder created a Gaia garden at Southwark Cathedral, to mark the return of the  Gaia  exhibition. The garden echoes the shape of our earth. We commissioned round planters and used perennial plants – all with globe-shaped blooms. The garden is watere

Wilder created a Gaia garden at Southwark Cathedral, to mark the return of the Gaia exhibition. The garden echoes the shape of our earth. We commissioned round planters and used perennial plants – all with globe-shaped blooms. The garden is watered using the ancient olla system: round terracotta pots are buried in the soil, and filled with water which then disperses slowly, reducing water use and keeping the plants healthy.

 Circular planters were filled with Allium ‘Millenium, Carex testacea, devil’s bit scabious, Echinacea ‘Rubinstern’ , Echinacea ‘White Swan', Echinops ritro, Hakonechloa macra, Lonicera japonica, Passiflora edulis, pennyroyal, Sanquisorba ‘Tanna

Circular planters were filled with Allium ‘Millenium, Carex testacea, devil’s bit scabious, Echinacea ‘Rubinstern’ , Echinacea ‘White Swan', Echinops ritro, Hakonechloa macra, Lonicera japonica, Passiflora edulis, pennyroyal, Sanquisorba ‘Tanna’, sedum ‘purple emperor’, Stipa tenuissima, thrift and yarrow.

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 I drew planting plans for clients such as Better Bankside

I drew planting plans for clients such as Better Bankside

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 Planting session with Young Vic volunteers

Planting session with Young Vic volunteers