The Seed Pod

• Basics of Ecology

  Today we take a step out of the garden and into the classroom with a little lesson in Ecology. We discuss some aspects that are important for gardening and just plain interesting!The books we spoke about today were:Thinking in Systems by Donella MeadowsSong of the Dodo by David QuammenSilent Spring by Rachel CarsonSilent Earth by Dave GoulsonWilding by Isabella Tree

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• Gardening Journeys with Liz Zorab

  Richard and Becky chat to the fabulously inspiring Liz Zorab of Byther Farm. Liz tells us about her journey from bed bound to small holding and YouTube star!Check out Liz's YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0Ha5QljsCV5UqIkobBrcQAnd Her Book Grounded:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grounded-Gardeners-Journey-Abundance-Self-Sufficiency/dp/1856233022

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• Tomato Chat!

  This week, we're going lighthearted with a simple chat about tomatoes. We discuss our favourite varieties, when we sowed, when they flower, problems we can get with them and a few unusual solutions to these problems!

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• Gardening and Climate Change, with Professor Dave Goulson

  This week, Richard and Becky are joined by Professor Dave Goulson, author of the best-selling book Silent Earth, along with Bee Quest, The Garden Jungle, A Buzz in the Meadow, A Sting in the Tale, Gardening for Bumblebees and more. We discuss what the changing climate could mean for us as gardeners and our insect fauna. We also discuss what we can do from our own patches to help fight against climate change. 

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• No Dig Gardening with Stephanie Hafferty

  Richard and Becky catch up with author and no dig gardener, Stephanie Hafferty to talk about  no dig gardening and gardening holistically for a healthier, greener garden. You can find more information about Stephanie and links to her books at www.nodighome.com

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