Podcast Episodes

Episode 339: Growing Veg in Antarctica

Episode 340

Lockie Scicluna is part of the crew living and working at Australia’s remote Mawson Station in Antarctica. Lockie is closely involved in the station’s hydroponic growing setup — an ingenious system t…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Episode 338: Real Organic vs Regenerative Farming

Episode 338

I’m joined by Dave Chapman, host of the US chart-topping Real Organic Podcast. We dive into the rise of “regenerative” as the latest industry buzzword, the troubling reality of corporate consolidatio…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 337: Orchid Obsession

Episode 337

I’m joined by author Sarah Bilston to explore the strange allure of orchids and the daring—and often destructive—pursuits of the plant hunters who sought them. We delve into the economic and ecologic…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Episode 336: Creating an Ark

Episode 336

In this episode, I’m speaking with Mary Reynolds—renowned landscape designer, author, and founder of the rewilding movement We Are The Ark.

This episode originally aired in 2019 and it’s particularly…

Published on 3 months ago

Episode 335: Japanese Gardens

Episode 335

Geeta Mehta, author of Japanese Gardens, talks about the beauty, philosophy, and deep cultural roots of Japan's garden traditions. We delve into how these serene landscapes reflect harmony, mindfulne…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Episode 334: Food Farming Revolutionary

Episode 334

Joshua Sparkes is a grower whose innovative, soil-centered approach blends regenerative principles with a deep reverence for the natural world. We dig into his unique style of farming, how it’s shape…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Episode 332: Garden Wildlife Ponds

Episode 332

I’m joined by Pete Case from the Freshwater Habitats Trust to dive into the world of garden ponds—why they can be crucial for wildlife, how to create one, and what makes them such a powerful tool for…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 333: Designing for Habitat and Biodiversity

Episode 333

Ecological designer and waterway whisperer Emmaline Bowman, talks about her mission to heal landscapes through nature-led design at her practice Stem Landscape Architecture & Design. We dig into the …

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Episode 331: Doug Tallamy Revisited

Episode 331

Today’s episode is a bit different because I’m not well at the moment and the podcast has taken a back seat to hospital visits and sleeping lots I’m afraid. But, out of something negative comes a pos…

Published on 4 months ago

Episode 330: Ecological Art for the People

Episode 330

Kelly Morse is co-founder of 70|30 Studio—a design practice with a mission to rewild spaces and reconnect people with nature. Kelly’s work blends ecology, sustainability, and creative design to trans…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago