A monthly podcast about wildlife gardening, backed by the latest science. Each episode covers a new topic with plenty of advice and planting ideas for your garden at home!
Episodes
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
As winter comes on more birds start to visit our garden and we discuss some of the plants looking good right now. Then, our guest Dr Ian Bedford tells us about how he gardens for wildlife and insects. We also discuss a botanical mystery about the fabulous native shrub Daphne mezereum, which is followed by our native plant of the week, the incredible Crab Apple.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Interview: Dr Ian Bedford and Incredible Crab Apples'
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Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Tuesday Nov 23, 2021
Book club is upon us so we delve deep into the world of pollination with a fantastic book by ecologist Professor Jeff Ollerton. After that, Ellie takes a sip of our homemade Sloe Gin while Ben waxes lyrical about the fantastic (if thorny) shrub Prunus spinosa, otherwise known as the Blackthorn.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Pollination perfection and 'The Gin Shrub'
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Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
As Hedgehogs roam the British countryside looking for a place to nestle down and hibernate for the winter, we discuss how you can help them in your own gardens. Then we take a look at a favourite wildflower of ours that looks fantastic in any garden: the Teasel.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Spiky characters: Hedgehogs and Teasel
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Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
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 and how to choose one for your own garden. We also host Helen Bostock for the second part of her interview about wildlife gardening with the RHS, then profile the fabulous field maple as our native plant of the week!
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Farewell Horse Chestnut...Hello Field Maple!
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Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
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 as her ongoing work encouraging us all to garden with wildlife in mind. As our native plant of the week, we take a look at chef's favourite Oregano.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Helen Bostock and Oregano
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
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 that is Viburnum opulus, or the Guelder Rose.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Magnificent moths and Guelder Rose
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Friday Aug 06, 2021
Friday Aug 06, 2021
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!
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Meadow making and beguiling Brambles
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Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
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 right for both humans and wildlife. We also take a look at a stunning plant often found amongst the tall grass, the ruby jewel that is Sanguisorba officinalis.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Gorgeous Grasses and Sanguisorba
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Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
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 a wonderful shrub for both pollinators and caterpillars, the stunning Shrubby Cinqfoil or Potentilla fruticosa.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Nick Tew and Shrubby Cinqfoil
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Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
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 to the countryside this month.
Find all the information and links mentioned in the episode on our website Ellies Wellies - Natives vs Non-natives and Viper's-Bugloss
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