At Bees Seeds, we believe that growing should be simple, joyful, and accessible to all. Whether you have a garden, a balcony, or just a sunny windowsill, we’re here to inspire and empower you to discover the magic of planting and nurturing life. Rooted in community, sustainability, and creativity, we aim to make every seed sown an opportunity to learn, share, and flourish — together.
Alex Reihl and Hauwie Tan founded the business in 2008, starting small but thinking big. By working with co-packers, they could concentrate on finding customers, building sales, and proving the idea had strong potential before investing in production themselves.
The Speedy Seed brand was created in 2013, giving the business a clear identity and consumer-friendly face. It helped connect directly with shoppers while supporting retailers, offering packaging that stood out on shelves and simple products designed for easy sales.
With demand growing, the company moved to larger premises in Blackburn, Lancashire. Bringing packing and production in-house opened opportunities for supplying own-label ranges. To strengthen this move, the founders recruited a creative designer to deliver fresh branding and customer-focused innovation.
Sustainability was rising on shoppers’ agendas, with bees and pollinators becoming a topical issue. The Bee Friends with Nature range launched in 2015, giving people simple ways to support wildlife while choosing products that added eco-friendly purpose to their gardens.
The Covid era brought great weather and more time at home, creating a boom in gardening. Sales grew rapidly, taking the founders to a crossroads: continue managing the pressures alone, or bring in a team to share growth and responsibility.
The remit in 2023 was clear: build solid foundations and set a strong plan for the future. A careful recruitment process began, and by 2024, an all-female senior leadership team was appointed, ready to steer the business into its next chapter.
Bees Seeds, a heritage brand first established in 1905, was proudly reborn. This relaunch combined over a century of tradition with modern innovation, celebrating trusted roots while bringing fresh energy, new opportunities, and a powerful vision for growth into the future.
Growing shouldn’t be complicated. Our mission is to strip away the jargon and barriers so that anyone, anywhere can start growing with ease. From affordable products to clear advice, we make the process straightforward, rewarding, and fun — no matter your budget, space, or experience.
Growth goes beyond the garden. We celebrate all forms of cultivation — from indoor plants and urban gardening to inventive growing spaces that bring nature into everyday life. Wherever you are, we help you transform your environment into a place that thrives.
For us, growing is about more than seeds — it’s about community. We believe that when people share their experiences, ideas, and harvests, everyone benefits. By sowing sustainability and nurturing connections, we create a growing movement where every seed has the power to make a difference.
