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As the Season Turns

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Seasonal Changes
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'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern (www.ffern.co) and presented by the nature writer Lia Leendertz. Each episode, released on the first of every month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Ffern is a natural fragrance maker based in Somerset. Working with the rhythms of the seasons, they blend, barrel-age and bottle four fra... more

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Wend your way with us through an April day - through the blossoming orchard, to Japan for our monthly tree ritual, under the oak trees with Zoe, our resident forager, and up into the dusky air with emerging bats. Soundtracked by Sam Lee's song for Ap... more

In March, Alice meets organic food grower and author Claire Ratinon in her garden in East Sussex. Sheltering from the rain, they plant the first seeds of the year in Claire’s greenhouse and meet some feathered friends - discussing signs of spring, to... more

March is the start of spring - to celebrate, Sam Lee sings an uplifting new arrangement of the folk anthem 'Birds in the Spring'. Our mammal of the month is the mad March hare, while in the woods we look for bear garlic and go birch tapping. Meanwhil... more

For February's Found Sound, Alice meets wood artist Darren Appiagyei in Greenwich Park in south-east London, before heading to his studio to learn more about his wood turning practice. In the background, you’ll hear chirping parakeets, the rumble of ... more

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Claire Ratinon
An organic food grower, writer, and workers' rights organizer
The Guardian
Episode: Found Sound for March: Claire Ratinon
Darren Appiagyei
Wood artist focused on creating vessels and sculptural pieces.
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Episode: Found Sound for February: Darren Appiagyei
Morvern Graham
Scottish Scandinavian illustrator, printmaker and storyteller
Episode: Found Sound for January: Morvern Graham
Poppy Okotcha
Ecological food grower and forager
Episode: Found Sound for November: Poppy Okotcha
Sophie Sellu
Artist and woodworker specializing in functional and sculptural objects.
Grain and Knot
Episode: Found Sound for July: Sophie Sellu
Chantal Lyons
Science and nature writer, author of 'Groundbreakers, The Return of Britain's Wild Boar'
Episode: Found Sound for June: Chantal Lyons
Dr. JC Niala
Allotment historian, artist, and poet.
Episode: Found Sound for May: JC Niala & Sam Skinner
Sam Skinner
Artist and curator.
Episode: Found Sound for May: JC Niala & Sam Skinner
Miles Irving
Wild foods expert and foraging enthusiast
World Wild
Episode: Found Sound for April: Miles Irving

Host

Lia Leendertz
Nature writer and author of 'The Almanac', known for her engaging discussions on seasonal changes and their significance. Lia provides listeners with a rich tapestry of stories that connect nature, culture, and personal experience.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • I can’t wait for the next one

    I feel like I received such a gift stumbling onto this gem of a podcast. The episodes are so calming. I love that there is real magic and whimsy with these wonderfully basic topics. My heart rate slows when I listen and I feel like a young child enjoying the simplest of pleasures. Thank you for having the courage to capture such simplicity and natural beauty. 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miriam Gunn
    United States24 days ago
  • Stunning

    This podcast is one of the highlights of my month. It’s calming, beautiful, and full of learning. It reminds me to slow down and look around and not lose my curiosity and care of the world and then small moments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Izzy00000
    United Statesa month ago
  • Just gorgeous

    My favourite podcast. So calming and grounding. I really look forward to the first of the month and make a specific place in my day for it. I listen to it in conjunction with Lia’s Almanac. Unique and brilliant! X

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sChudders
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Beauty for the Ears - Uplifting

    I discovered this podcast after getting a knowing, targeted ad in Instagram for Ffern, the perfumery. So I’m grateful! I am passing this along and a new project is to listen each month to the new as well as the past years for each month - what a treat! Listen to the “Found Sounds” with headphones - the voices are so pleasant, the British accent and sound quality, and the content both predictable and stable and yet whimsical and always something new to learn that is relevant to the season. Thank ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EastEndPghPetiteGurl
    United States2 months ago
  • Relaxing

    Found this very relaxing in a time of poor health. Calming. The song was very touching .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    debra guider
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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The storytelling and sound quality are often praised as beautiful and soothing, enhancing the experience of each episode.
The podcast serves as a mental respite from everyday life, offering a refreshing perspective on seasonal transitions.
Engaging discussions with expert guests contribute valuable insights into gardening and sustainable practices, making episodes informative as well as meditative.
Listeners feel a deep sense of calm and connection with nature through the content.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#190
United States/Arts
Spotify
#31
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#48
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#17
Ireland/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#73
Austria/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#115
Switzerland/Arts

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Found Sound for March: Claire Ratinon
Q: If I was to try and sum up what it has brought to my life, it has brought a full reorientation of my understanding of what it is to be alive?
It has given me a sense of myself as part of a greater whole, a part of a greater, incredible, beautiful, thriving, complicated, challenging ecosystem.
Found Sound for March: Claire Ratinon
Q: What was it like having the start of the journey, being in an urban area, and what did you learn from connecting or reconnecting to the natural world through being in a city?
I didn't know anything differently. The way that I found my way to growing edible plants had always been within a city space.
Found Sound for March: Claire Ratinon
Q: Can you introduce yourself and your work, and also just describe where we are right now?
My name is Claire Ratinon, and I am an organic food grower and a writer, and more recently, a workers' rights organizer. And we're here in my back garden in East Sussex.
Found Sound for February: Darren Appiagyei
Q: From everything you've learned from woodturning, what has it given you as a practice?
It's made me realize that anything is possible; it's not just down to talent but also patience and learning.
Found Sound for February: Darren Appiagyei
Q: How does it feel making this collection?
It's quite personal and represents my mum's legacy as well as my own.

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Content focuses on nature’s seasonal rhythms and the connections between human experiences and the natural world. Monthly episodes explore themes such as gardening, folklore, and the environment, often featuring practical tips for connecting with and appreciating nature. There is a unique blend of storytelling, personal anecdotes, and historical references that create a calming and meditative experience, allowing listeners to reflect on their own relationship with the seasons and the environment. Additionally, episodes often incorporate various expert guests discussing organic gardening, sustainability, art, and food, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives and insights.

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2. Darren Appiagyei
3. Morvern Graham
4. Poppy Okotcha
5. Sophie Sellu
6. Chantal Lyons
7. Dr. JC Niala
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