About this episode

The episode explores the dynamic life found on a shingle beach in September, highlighting the interplay of nature and storytelling.

For September, we’re on a shingle beach, where the shifting pebbles reveal unexpected life. Tall stalks of wild fennel have long memories to share, while above us black-headed gulls call insistently in the fading sky. At sea, tiger-striped mackerel slip and shimmer through the waves, displacing the water as our feet dislodge small lichens on shore, where we listen out for story and song. This is an edgeland, where nothing stays the same for long... As the Season Turns is an award-winning podcast presented by Lia Leendertz and created by Ffern, makers of small-batch, seasonal perfume. To find out more visit www.ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Lia Leendertz

Topics covered

• nature
• wildlife
• seasonal change
• coastal environment
• storytelling

Keywords

• shingle beach
• wild fennel
• black-headed gulls
• tiger-striped mackerel
• edgeland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ffern

Books & works: As the Season Turns

Places: shingle beach, sea, shore, September

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