About this episode

This episode explores unconventional views on soil, weeds, and gardening practices with expert guests.

SHOW NOTES Episode 13: Unruly: soil secrets for gardeners and green keepers On this episode our guests question all we think about weeds, bugs, soil life and the commonly used garden chemicals. You may start to look at your garden or public spaces in a very different way. They offer top tips on how to nurture our soils and plants, the show notes are full of vital links.   Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham  Score: Matt Griffin Instagram: @neidpath_farms Six Inches of Soil Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/ Vicki Hird Vicki Hird MSc FRES is Strategic Lead for Agriculture at The Wildlife Trusts and former Head of Sustainable Farming at Sustain Alliance. With 35+ years of experience in environmental, food, and farming policy, she is an award-winning campaigner, author, and advisor working with organisations and governments to transform food systems. Links Website: www.rebuggingtheplanet.org Book: Rebugging the Planet Latest blogs…

People in this episode

Host: Richard Tufton

Guests: Vicki Hird, Nicole Masters

Topics covered

• soil health
• gardening
• sustainable practices
• weeds
• pest management
• environmental policy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Wildlife Trusts, Sustain Alliance

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