The Wildlife Gardener

Oct 07 2021

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Join me Thomas as I develop and grow my garden not just for aesthetic purposes but as a haven for wildlife too. My two big loves are gardening and wildlife so this podcast is a place where I intertwine them both. Gardens are extremely important mini nature reserves, and as modern life seems to become increasingly stressful and removed from the natural world, we must rediscover the power of immersing ourselves in the life that surrounds our homes. Which has positive impacts on both our mental and physical health.

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How To Make A Wildlife Pond

Oct 07 2021 21 mins

Wildlife ponds are true havens for all sorts of life and you will come to rely on it to as an oasis of life, drama and beauty. I outline all the steps to make a wildlife pond whatever the space you have. Also learn how your humble pond can mitigate against climate change!

Creating Wildlife Corridors

Oct 02 2021 19 mins

Wildlife corridors are key to allow all life to pass in and out of your garden and travel in your garden more safely. I discus all the ways you can create them in your garden and neighbourhood to benefit wildlife especially to help species move and cope with the effects of climate change. Your garden can make a real difference as a stepping stone in the wider landscape.

How To Support Butterflies In Your Garden

Apr 19 2021 24 mins

Butterflies have declined by 76% in the UK over the past 40 years, so gardens can be vital refuges for them. Listen as I give my advice on how to make a butterfly haven in your garden, balcony or window box.

Informal Chat While Sowing Seeds

Mar 08 2021 24 mins

An informal chat about what I’ve been up to in the garden, where I discuss methods of sowing seeds, planting up herbaceous borders and potting up dahlias. While I am sowing lots so different varieties of Nicotiana or Tobacco plants

Attracting Beneficial Insects To Your Garden

Feb 14 2021 22 mins

Beneficial insects provide key services for gardeners and are the key pest control for many organic gardeners. I speak about a whole range of different predatory insects and how they can reduce the numbers of garden “pests”. Also how you can attract them to your gardens.

Planning A Herbaceous Border

Feb 05 2021 21 mins

Herbaceous borders are a staple of the garden and are so beautiful when created and planned correctly. They are also excellent resources and habitats for wildlife so hear me give my tips on how to create a gorgeous herbaceous border that is beneficial to both you and the wildlife you share your garden with.

Helping Bats In Your Garden

Jan 31 2021 14 mins

Bats are such special creatures and are experiencing huge declines due to humans, so listen as I suggest how we gardeners can reverse these declines from our own gardens.

Wildlife Gardening

Jan 27 2021 22 mins

My first episode where I talk about what I hope to share with my podcast and the garden jobs I’ve been doing in January.