Episode 391: Letting the Wild In
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This episode discusses the benefits of letting go of control in gardening to promote biodiversity, featuring guest Sue Mabberley.
What if the secret to a better garden is letting go of control? This week I'm joined by gardener and conservationist Sue Mabberley from Nant-y-Bedd in the Black Mountains, where four decades of working with nature have created a thriving wildlife haven. We discuss the value of so-called weeds, gardening for biodiversity, and why even the smallest garden can make a difference. Benny's Insect of the Week: Yellow Loosestrife Bee Links Website Instagram Facebook Visit the Garden / Book Visits & Tours Garden Meadows Workshop with Jo McKerr Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you enjoyed this week's episode with Sue, you might also enjoy these episodes from the archives: Episode 194: Gardening for Wildlife In this episode, Sarah talks to Ralph Hobbs about creating gardens that actively support wildlife. From practical habitat creation to understanding the needs of different species, it's a great companion to Sue's philosophy of gardening with nature and making space for biodiversity. Episode 333: Designing for Habitat & Biodiversity In this episode, Sarah speaks with…
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