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.
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…
Native vs Non-native plants and Viper’s-Bugloss
This time we tackle the complex topic of whether we should be planting more native plants for wildlife, and what ‘native’ actually means. We also get to discuss the charming Viper’s-Bugloss, which is lending a blue hue…
‘Do Bees Need Weeds?’ and Red Campion
This episode we chat about ‘Do Bees Need Weeds’, a fantastic book for the beginner wildlife gardener with 100 tips and tricks for your garden at home. We also host Red Campion as our ‘Native Plant of…
Cow parsley and biological controls
This episode we cover the news and take a detailed look at a range of garden products called biological controls. Rather than spending money, we recommend improving your range of garden habitats as the best way to…
Interview: Gareth Richards plus Nettles
This episode we host our first ever guest. Author and RHS Digital Features Editor Gareth Richards gives us a tour around his allotment and talks us through what allotmenteers can do for wildlife. We also talk about…
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