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Roots and All - Gardening Podcast

Sarah Wilson
Gardening
Biodiversity
Sustainability
Sustainable Gardening
Climate Change
Horticulture
Nature
Mental Health
Garden Design
Wildlife Gardening
Permaculture
Climate Crisis
Community Gardening
Planting Design
Rewilding
Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping
Japanese Gardens
Herbalism
Kitchen Gardening
Mental Well-Being

Do you want to know how to grow plants and get the best out of your outdoor space? Do you find traditional gardening media baffling and/or boring? Then you're in the right place, because the Roots and All podcast is here to dig deep into how to create a successful garden. If you want honest information and insider knowledge about how to get results, join irreverent horticulturist Sarah Wilson as s... more

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What if the answer to seriously undesirable garden wildlife visitors isn't eradicating them, but learning to live alongside them? I'm joined by Kevin Newell, founder of Humane Wildlife Solutions, to explore humane ways to manage conflicts with specie... more

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Could feeding the birds in your garden actually be doing them more harm than good? This week I'm joined by Adrian Thomas from the RSPB to unpack the research behind the headlines, from declining greenfinches and chaffinches to bird feeding hygiene, t... more

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Jon Davies and Steve Williams of Wild City Studio discuss their fresh, unconventional approach to urban horticulture, their collaborative design journey, their experimental playground at Markfield Park, and how embracing a lighter touch can transform... more

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In this episode of Roots and All, I chat with ecology consultant Johnnie Johnson about his journey into the natural world, his detailed multi-visit garden surveys, and the incredible discoveries he makes in unexpected places. From tracking scarce ins... more

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Recent Guests

Adrian Thomas
Representative of the RSPB, expert on wildlife gardening
RSPB
Episode: Episode 406: Should We Stop Feeding Birds?
Jon Davies
Designer at Wild City Studio
Wild City Studio
Episode: Episode 405: Reimagining City Spaces
Steve Williams
Designer at Wild City Studio
Wild City Studio
Episode: Episode 405: Reimagining City Spaces
Johnnie Johnson
Ecology consultant, survey expert
Independent ecology consultancy
Episode: Episode 404: Uncovering the Biodiversity of Gardens with Johnnie Johnson
Eliza Colin
Design researcher, ecologist and filmmaker
Independent/Collaborative projects with Design Museum, Future Observatories
Episode: Episode 403: Climate Adaptation, Plant Evolution & Design
Clare Foggett
Editor of The English Garden, author of the cottage garden book
The English Garden (editor)
Episode: Episode 402: The Art of Cottage Gardening
Curtis Lubbe
Plant ecologist and artist
Curtis Lubbe (independent)
Episode: Episode 401: Seeing Plants Differently
Vanessa Minton
Gardener, chef, and herbalism practitioner
Independent herbalist and author
Episode: Episode 400: Growing a Living Pharmacy
Tim Christopherson
Forester, former UN environmentalist, leading voice behind the ecosystem restoration movement
Salesforce (team focusing on nature-based solutions and restoration partnerships)
Episode: Episode 399: Nature Restoration

Host

Sarah Wilson
Host of Roots and All, focused on gardening, biodiversity, and practical ecological living.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 450 ratings
  • Full of useful information

    One of the best gardening and nature podcasts. Great topics with a host focused on learning from her excellent guests. The topics are focused on the changing world and the best practices smart people are undertaking to make our gardens beautiful, resilient and humane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Inspectre
    United States8 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Interesting and informative pod that explored the traditional and non-traditional aspects of horticulture

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh in Brentford
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Space for learning

    I really appreciate how the host gives us space to hear the guests and their various forms of specialist knowledge. Accessible and humble, but expert too. Such a great podcast, thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Space for learning
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Probably the best podcast in the world

    I’m a gardener and therefore acknowledge perhaps a touch of bias, but this is the best b podcast I’ve encountered… and no advertising, for which I’m so grateful (you can donate, and who wouldn’t want to?).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Padmakumāra
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A fab find 💚

    It’s hard to find good podcasts. But this is definitely one of them. I love the host’s gentle, informed way of interviewing, and she invites a great array of guests/experts. A firm favourite!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lozeh1983
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some mentions of long-form topics and varied guest quality, but overall appreciation for depth and learning.
Audience loves the balance of science, storytelling, and real-world gardening examples.
Feedback highlights the show's ability to translate complex topics into practical tips for gardens and communities.
Listeners praise the host's down-to-earth delivery and the breadth of expert guests.
Listeners note the podcast consistently informs without heavy advertising and often inspires further reading and experimentation.
A few reviews emphasize the calming, approachable style and the breadth of subjects from soil to folklore.
Praise for inclusive topics like accessibility and community-based gardening, with many episodes felt to be practical and actionable.

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Episode 406: Should We Stop Feeding Birds?
Q: Is it possible that feeding birds in gardens could be influencing declines in some species, and how should gardeners respond?
Yes, the declines are linked to disease transmission at feeding stations, but gardeners can mitigate this by cleaning feeders, rotating feeder locations, avoiding bird tables, and providing habitats that support natural food sources and insect life, thereby supporting birds without increasing disease risk.
Episode 406: Should We Stop Feeding Birds?
Q: Can you give me the RSPB's position on feeding birds at the moment?
The position is nuanced: avoid feeding seed and peanuts in the summer months (May to October) to reduce parasite transmission, but continue safe, minimal feeding in winter with good hygiene and by avoiding bird tables. This balances the benefits of feeding with the need to protect vulnerable species like greenfinches and chaffinches.
Episode 403: Climate Adaptation, Plant Evolution & Design
Q: Have you noticed anything particularly this year, given that it has been a very testing year for plants?
The guest notes ongoing data from long-term studies, the increasing velocity of climate change, and concrete observations from Colorado, including earlier flowering and drought impacts, which collectively illustrate rapid ecological shifts that gardeners can interpret alongside their practice.
Episode 399: Nature Restoration
Q: How can governments and subsidies better support restoration without crowding out private investment?
Shift subsidies toward restoration-friendly practices, support local livelihoods, and incentivize ecological literacy so that public funds reinforce sustainable land management while enabling private capital to participate in scalable restoration.
Episode 399: Nature Restoration
Q: If private investors want to back restoration, what should they expect to see in terms returns and risk?
Investors should anticipate a mix of climate adaptation, water resilience, and carbon removal outcomes, with returns tied to long-term ecosystem health and the optionality provided by various funding streams, including public subsidies and the voluntary carbon market.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roots and All

What is Roots and All about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, plant-forward show that centers practical gardening, biodiversity, and nature-connected living. Episodes often blend hands-on techniques with broader conversations about soil, ecosystems, storytelling, and local action, featuring guests from horticulture, science, design, and advocacy. The host fosters accessible, down-to-earth dialogue that ranges from rewilding and community gardening to fermentation, disability in outdoor spaces, and plant folklore, making complex topics approachable for regular listeners and professionals alike. A notable strength is the willingness to tackle timely, sometimes provocative topics (diet's effect on biodiversity, climate action at the neighborhood scale) through a curious, collaborative lens.... more

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1. Adrian Thomas
2. Jon Davies
3. Steve Williams
4. Johnnie Johnson
5. Eliza Colin
6. Clare Foggett
7. Curtis Lubbe
8. Vanessa Minton

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