We produce The Wildlife Garden Podcast, all about what you can do for wildlife right at home! Every fortnight, we take an in-depth look at a particular topic, host a book club or talk to an exciting guest. We also champion a ‘native plant of the week’ with each recording too. Listen to one of our episodes below, complete with links to everything we discuss and where you can subscribe for future episodes.
Delightful Dog Roses and Dr Ian Bedford pt. 2
A new year is upon us and we start in style by taking a break from our own rules and discuss wildlife we’ve seen outside gardens over the Christmas holidays. Then we return to the fantastic Dr…
Interview: Dr Ian Bedford and Incredible Crab Apples
As winter comes on more birds start to visit our garden and we discuss some of the plants looking good right now. Then, our guest Dr Ian Bedford tells us about how he gardens for wildlife and…
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Pollination perfection and ‘The Gin Shrub’
Book club is upon us so we delve deep into the world of pollination with a fantastic book by ecologist Professor Jeff Ollerton. After that, Ellie takes a sip of our homemade Sloe Gin while Ben waxes…
Spiky characters: Hedgehogs and Teasels
As Hedgehogs roam the British countryside looking for a place to nestle down and hibernate for the winter, we discuss how you can help them in your own gardens. Then we take a look at a favourite…
Farewell Horse Chestnut…Hello Field Maple!
Sad news at The Wildlife Garden Podcast HQ as the largest tree on our terrace was felled by a neighbour. We lament its loss then tell you what you can do to protect trees in your area…
Interview: Helen Bostock and Oregano
We host the head wildlife gardener at the RHS, Helen Bostock, as our guest this week. We chat all about the work behind the scenes on the Plants for Bugs and Plants for Pollinators projects as well…
Magnificent moths and Guelder Rose
Moths are stunning and fascinating creatures that share our gardens. This episode we talk about what they are, why they are important and how we can help them! We also share our enthusiasm for the year-round beauty…
Meadow making and beguiling Brambles
For our latest book club we read the charming guide to ‘Making a Wildflower Meadow’ by Pam Lewis. We also chat about the beguiling Bramble which is a boon for your autumn crumbles and wildlife too! Here…
Gorgeous Grasses and Sanguisorba
If you’ve enjoyed a break from the lawn during ‘No Mow May’ but ended up with ‘just grass’, then we hope in this episode to convince you of the beauty and importance of grasses in their own…
Nick Tew and Shrubby Cinqfoil
We are very excited this episode to introduce our listeners to PhD student Nick Tew who discusses some of the most up-to-date science around what plants are best for pollinators. In the same vein, we look at…
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