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Episode 244: The Biodiversity Gardener

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Episode 244: The Biodiversity Gardener

FromRoots and All - Gardening Podcast


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Episode 244: The Biodiversity Gardener

FromRoots and All - Gardening Podcast

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jul 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

My guest this week is wildlife author and photographer Paul Sterry. Paul has written many books on wildlife but his latest, The Biodiversity Gardener, pulls together his decades of knowledge and the result is a wildlife gardening manual with real-life examples taken from Paul’s Hampshire wildlife friendly space. Dr Ian Bedford’s Bug of the Week: Dark Edged Bee Flies What We Talk About  Can small gardens really make a difference to our declining biodiversity? Won’t they become unsupportable islands of life? How to start wildlife gardening Butterfly caterpillars and when to safely cut the grass/meadow/hedges Weeding and cutting back and species that use certain plants as larval hosts Is scrub good and how can you incorporate it in your garden? Do you need to manage it to avoid it becoming woodland? Advice for anyone looking to transition away from a conventional to a wildlife garden The Nature Conservancy Council! About Paul Sterry Links The Biodiversity Gardener by Paul Sterry - Princeton University Press, June 2023  Paul Sterry on Twitter  www.naturephotographers.co.uk Other episodes if you liked this one: The Garden Jungle with Dave Goulson Making a Wildlife Garden Patreon
Released:
Jul 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Do you want to know how to grow plants and get the best out of your outdoor space? Do you find traditional gardening media baffling and/or boring? Then you’re in the right place, because the Roots and All podcast is here to dig deep into how to create a successful garden. If you want honest information and insider knowledge about how to get results, join irreverent horticulturist Sarah Wilson as she chats to the best people from the world of plants and gardens. Sarah is on a mission to help you create your own beautiful green environment, with a focus on saving resources and working with nature. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don’t miss an episode.