Mar 26, 2019
The daffodils have been in full swing for a few weeks now and as today’s guest, Adrian Scamp of Scamp’s Daffodils tells us, we can expect them to carry on gracing us with their cheery blooms into May.
Each year, I’m newly amazed by the indomitable daffodil; its ability to cope in all weathers, to grow in...
Mar 19, 2019
Join Sarah for a brief recap of why native plants are better than non-native, before a delve into the more positive impact gardeners can have in ensuring wildlife has a future in our landscape.
Part 2 of this exploration of native vs. non-native plants looks at the reality of what happens when natural and human...
Mar 13, 2019
Rough & Ready Audio Alert!
This is a bonus episode recording of the wild food tasting session that took place before the main interview with forager Michael Wachter, which aired in Episode 18.
A supporting blog post featuring a photo and names of the plants that were sampled can be found on the Roots and All blog. As...
Mar 12, 2019
In this episode, I’m talking foraging with expert forager Michael Wachter. Michael has masses of experience when it comes to living outdoors sustainably and being self-sufficient, having lived on a remote island off the North Coast of Germany. He also regularly treks across the landscape both in the UK and...
Mar 5, 2019
Sarah explores the reasons we all need to go native in our gardens.
From declining insects and struggling bird populations to invasive species and plants for pollinators, Sarah looks at the impact planting non-native species in our gardens can have. Acknowledgement to Douglas W Tallamy for the excellent...