Podcast Episodes

Episode 349: Foraging Feasts with Flavour Fred

Episode 349

George Fredenham—aka Flavour Fred—chef, forager, fermenter, and former co-owner of The Foragers at The Verulam Arms in St Albans is this episode’s guest. Known for turning hedgerow finds into award-w…

Published on 2 days, 4 hours ago

Episode 348: A Forest Fix

Episode 348

I'm speaking with Olga Evans, co-founder of the Forest Bathing Institute and author of a new book exploring the science behind nature's healing power. We'll discover what forest bathing really means,…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Episode 347: Can Plants Help You Find Lost Things?

Episode 347

I’m speaking with Christina Oakley Harrington, founder of the legendary Treadwell’s Bookshop in London and author of The Treadwell’s Book of Plant Magic. We dive into her lifelong work in magic and f…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Where will the horti cool kids be in September?

Episode 346

I’m joined by designer Will Tomson, whose work blends creativity with a deep commitment to biodiversity and sustainability. We chat about some of his exciting projects involving recycled aggregates, …

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Episode 345: GMOs in the Garden

Episode 345

Pat Thomas is Director of Beyond GM, and we explore the hidden realities of GMOs, the implications of new "Precision Breeding" legislation, and how these changes could affect gardeners, small-scale g…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

Episode 344: Lee Miller - Chef and Gardener

Episode 344

Lee Miller lived many lives—model, surrealist, war correspondent—but it was in the kitchen and garden at Farleys House that she found a kind of peace after the chaos. In this episode, Lee’s granddaug…

Published on 1 month ago

Episode 343: Lines Across the Wild

Episode 343

Writer and naturalist Julian Hoffman joins me for a dive into his latest book Lifelines, exploring the fragile beauty of threatened landscapes, the deep connections between wildlife and culture, and …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Episode 342: Healsville Sanctuary: Creating Habitats

Episode 342

Episode 342: Healsville Sanctuary: Creating Habitats

Luke Boyle is the Horticulture Manager at Healesville Sanctuary in Victoria, Australia—a leading conservation zoo nestled in native bushland, dedi…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Episode 341: Sun Safety for Gardeners

Episode 341

I’m joined by Susanna Daniels, CEO of Melanoma Focus, and horticulturists Rachel Reynolds, Paul Kimberley and Jenny Warner, who share their personal experiences with skin cancer. With temperatures on…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Episode 340: The Nature of Resilience

Episode 340

Author Nic Wilson speaks about her memoir, Land Beneath the Waves. We delve into how her relationship with the natural world has provided insight and resilience in the face of chronic illness, and ho…

Published on 2 months ago