Testimonials

Jan Miller BSc., author of 'Gardening for Butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects' (see books section), runs Saith Ffynnon Wildlife Plants. She sits on the Welsh Government Pollinator Taskforce and wrote their recommended plant list. She designs wildlife gardens which have won 'Britain in Bloom' gold medals and has been a very active volunteer for Butterfly Conservation for 20 years and a member of the Conservation Committee of North Wales Wildlife Trust for over 10 years. She was a Trustee of the Wildlife Gardening Forum and conference organiser for 6 years, and member of the Garden Media Guild; appearing on BBC Gardener's World and local radio and writing articles for newspapers and magazines.

Jan and the National Collection of Eupatorium were featured on BBC2 Gardener's World on Friday 4th October, you can see the clip on our Home page.

Saith Ffynnon means 'Seven Springs' or 'Seven Wells' in Welsh. We live on a spring-line between limestone and neutral loam near the North Wales coast, and hence have a moist and gentle climate where we grow lots of wildlife gardening plants - from butterfly-attracting flowers to coloured willows to feed caterpillars that feed birds and bats. We have 8 acres where there is a wildflower meadow, butterfly garden, natural ponds and woods, and also the National Collection of Eupatoriums. We are not a garden centre that is normally open to visit - but you are welcome to contact us for an appointment to come and see the gardens and wildlife projects.

All our plants are grown in peat-free compost, often mixed with white perlite (a natural inert mineral product) and kept in as small pots as possible (average 4-inch) to reduce weight and thus keep postage costs to you as low as possible. Most of our plants are propagated by us here.
We try to be as green as possible by re-cycling local businesses' packaging - and you can further re-cycle the cardboard boxes in your compost heap (worms love cardboard!)
Some wild plants are sent out bare-rooted as they do not grow at all well in pots.

Recent letters of appreciation of our service;

21/09/2022

 Dear Jan, Thank you so much for the first assignment and your wonderful book.

I began managing four acres of land I own for the benefit of pollinators a couple of years ago.  As a beginner in this, I’ve read dozens of books on wildlife gardening etc. to try and educate myself on what I can do. I can already see that your book and the first lecture stand head and shoulders above the majority of them because it is based on lived experience, expertise and a true passion for pollinators. It makes such a change to read information that goes beyond generalities cobbled together to catch a growing publishing market on the topic. Thank you - your work will be an invaluable aid.

I loved (the special edition of BBC Gardener's World from your garden) - you did a brilliant job of conveying both the joys and the urgency of creating habitat for pollinators. Same theme for me as well - moving beyond generalities into the specifics of what people can actually achieve in their own gardens and on their land. You are  a very skilled communicator. Kind regards,Sian

11/10/21

Hi Jan
I bought this dwarf ivy from you in 2018; this year it has produced a lot of flowers, and here you see a red admiral enjoying himself
(11th october!!)

Best Regards

Dennis Dell

25/6/21

Dear Jan

I thought I would write and say thank you so much for the replacement plants. We have yellow rattle plants, flowers and seed pods for the first time successfully growing in our garden which is absolutely wonderful, thank you so much.  Beth wishes, Einir

30/4/21

Plants and seeds received in good condition. Thanks. I've taken over management of my neighbour's garden which has been abandoned for years and I'm attempting to make it an interesting wild garden to attract into the environs butterflies, bees, birds etc. Robert Joy

29/4/21

Thank you for the seeds and plants and for the extra woad plants, in case the seeds do not get growing.

I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.Keep smiling Jean

28th April 2021;

Jan,
Plants received in very good condition.
It's up to me now!
Many thanks,
Maria

13th March 2021

Hi Jan; Just to let you know I received your plants today, very strong and healthy indeed – much better quality than any I have bought previously from other wildflower plant suppliers by far. Thank you for finding second year plants for me, and thanks also for the seed, very thoughtful of you.

I planted all of them today, within an hour or so of receipt – I also scattered the seed around these plants and raked them in, I have read scientific literature that indicates that most plants acquire colonies of soil microbes and fungi beneficial to that particular species, so I think the chances of germination will be higher near already established plants.

I’m so impressed I will be taking a look around your site at the other plants you supply, although I think my “wildflower meadow and garden” is pretty well stocked now for this year – it may be next year now before I need to order again. Thanks again, and best regards, Mike

18th. November 2020

Hello Jan

Just to let you know I’ve heard from my golden wedding couple who were absolutely delighted with their “Golden Glow”. They said it is currently being coddled in the greenhouse. They were very pleased to see it has some new green shoots on it. So thank you very much for sending it.

Gloria

11th November, 2020

Dear Jan
Absolutely delighted with my plants that arrived safely yesterday evening and duly planted out today! I especially loved the English Elm which after 20+ years completes my Bach Forest Garden of all 38 plants from the Bach Flower Remedies. Many thanks!
Stephen

07 July 2020 15:14
To: Jan@7wells.org
Subject: Re: Saith Ffynnon Wildlife Plants - Order Status Updated

Thank you so much. Package received today and planted up already!

We are very satisfied customers. Excellent customer service. We will recommend.

With thanks, Glenys and family.

22/05/20

Hello Jan.

Thank you so much for the replacement Clematis.

It has arrived safe and looks beautiful

Wonderful customer service.

I look forward to perchasing from you again.

Best wishes, Maria

09/05/20

plant arrived safely -- in good condition -- so exciting i have not had one of these for over 20 years !! they are fantastic thank you Fiona

01/May/2020

Thank you your order arrived today, well packaged and all in great condition.

I have followed your planting guidance and look forward to seeing them grow, flower and attract butterflies. I had this in my old garden and they were great.

Regards, Sally

Fri 24/April/2020

Thank you for the plants which have arrived safely and in good condition.

I just wanted to say how great Jan’s book is! I’m finding it the most helpful book that I’ve read on how to create a butterfly, bee and insect friendly garden. It’s very clear, well laid out, informative and encouraging. I particularly appreciate the information on what plants suit which soils and the tips on growing them.

Is it ok if I do a post about the book on Facebook? Best wishes Jenny

Thu 19/03/2020 09:48

Hi Jan,Just a quick email to say the costmary plant has just arrived safely and is looking fine.

Thanks for the rapid delivery - and the excellent packaging. David

sent; Fri 13/03/2020 16:59

Good Afternoon Jan,I received the package today. Many thanks.I've already potted the willowherb up in a very large tub and the Aspen is also in the ground. I'm very pleased with the order. Please do let me know if I owe you any money.Kind regards,Stephen

Sent: 17 August 2019 08:30
To: jan@7wells.org
Subject: Re: Your Order at Saith Ffynnon Wildlife Plants

Hello Jan,

Thank you very much for the honesty, which I've now received. I'm impressed that it was well packed and arrived without any damage.

Kind regards,

Anne