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 Meadows Song of the Dodo by David Quammen Silent Spring by Rachel Carson Silent Earth by Dave Goulson Wilding by Isabella Tree

<description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The books we spoke about today were:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thinking in Systems by Donella Meadows&lt;br/&gt;Song of the Dodo by David Quammen&lt;br/&gt;Silent Spring by Rachel Carson&lt;br/&gt;Silent Earth by Dave Goulson&lt;br/&gt;Wilding by Isabella Tree&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 Meadows Song of the Dodo by David Quammen Silent Spring by Rachel Carson Silent Earth by Dave Goulson Wilding by Isabella Tree   

Basics of Ecology

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&apos;s YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0Ha5QljsCV5UqIkobBrcQ And Her Book Grounded: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grounded-Gardeners-Journey-Abundance-Self-Sufficiency/dp/1856233022

<description>&lt;p&gt;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!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Check out Liz&amp;apos;s YouTube channel here:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe0Ha5QljsCV5UqIkobBrcQ&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;And Her Book Grounded:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grounded-Gardeners-Journey-Abundance-Self-Sufficiency/dp/1856233022&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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/UCe0Ha5QljsCV5UqIkobBrcQ  And Her Book Grounded:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Grounded-Gardeners-Journey-Abundance-Self-Sufficiency/dp/1856233022   

Gardening Journeys with Liz Zorab

This week, we&apos;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!

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week, we&amp;apos;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!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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! 

Tomato Chat!

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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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.  

Gardening and Climate Change, with Professor Dave Goulson

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

<description>&lt;p&gt;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&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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 

No Dig Gardening with Stephanie Hafferty

Welcome to the world of growing food! Richard Chivers and Becky Searle take you on a trip through the fascinating world of organic gardening delivering seasonal advice, fascinating science and stories from their own gardens. 

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