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Roots and All - Gardening Podcast

Sarah Wilson
Sustainable Gardening
Garlic
Edible Flowers
Horticulture
Cooking
Culinary Use Of Flowers
Garden Design
Mental Health
Gardening
Organic Farming
Climate Crisis
Biodiversity
Tulipa Historica
Show Gardens
Sustainability
Environmental Consciousness
Planting Design
Herbs
Ecology
Shrublands

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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This time, I'm the one in the hot seat.

In this reflective end-of-year episode, Kelly Baldry takes over as host to ask searching questions about the podcast, changing minds, climate contradictions, and the limits of horticulture as a mental-health ... more

Sandra Schwarz talks about her new book Restore, and shares how her research led her to identify six universal qualities that make landscapes restorative. We talk about the complexities of "owning" nature, who restorative gardens are really for, and ... more

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Linden Groves of the Gardens Trust talks about the vital—and surprisingly vulnerable—protections for our historic parks and gardens, and the government's proposal to remove the Trust's statutory consultee role. We unpack what this would mean for our ... more

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I'm joined once again by permaculture designer and author Pippa Chapman to explore how beauty, productivity and wildlife-friendly principles can all thrive together in the garden. We dive into her creative approach, the ideas behind her new book, and... more

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Sandra Schwarz
Landscape architect and author
Author of Restore
Episode: Universal Qualities of Healing Gardens
Linden Groves
Representative of The Gardens Trust
The Gardens Trust
Episode: Episode 365: Protecting Our Parks & Gardens
Pippa Chapman
Permaculture designer and author
Author of Permaculture Planting Designs
Episode: Episode 364: Permaculture Planting
Richard Hayden
Senior Director of Horticulture at Friends of the High Line
Friends of the High Line
Episode: Episode 363: The High Line
Chris Whitelock
Author of Growing Fruit
Self-employed
Episode: Episode 362: Growing Fruit
Karen Hall
Programme Director of Ecological Education at the Institute for Applied Ecology
Institute for Applied Ecology
Episode: Restoring Nature, Rebuilding Lives
Nancy Matsumoto
Journalist and author exploring women's roles in transforming the food system.
Independent Journalist
Episode: Beyond Big Food
Nicolas Salazar Soudil
Chilean British environmentalist and co-founder of Guardians Worldwide
Guardians Worldwide
Episode: Episode 359: Hard Landscapes, Living Systems
Stephanie Mahon
Editor of Gardens Illustrated, involved in garden publishing for years
Gardens Illustrated
Episode: Episode 358: Inside The New Beautiful

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Sarah Wilson
An experienced horticulturist with a passion for promoting sustainable gardening and ecological practices. Sarah engages with a diverse array of guests, drawing on her expertise to illuminate the complexities and joys of gardening.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 431 ratings
  • Brilliant

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh in Brentford
    United Kingdom2 months 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 Kingdom7 months 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 Kingdom7 months 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 Kingdom8 months ago
  • Always inspiring

    This podcast is well presented and always has interesting guests. Hope your health improves, Sarah, so that you can continue with this worthwhile work. Wishing you well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Englishrose-red
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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Episode 359: Hard Landscapes, Living Systems
Q: Can you speak about the effects of extraction like mining and fracking?
These extraction processes are major contributors to climate change due to the carbon emissions they release.
Episode 358: Inside The New Beautiful
Q: Do you have a personal favorite or favorites that are featured in the book?
I'm particularly fond of Birch Farm and Peter Korn's Tinted Track Garden, both showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing ideas.
Episode 358: Inside The New Beautiful
Q: What is a resilient garden?
A resilient garden is one which has suitable planting for the soil and conditions it's in, making it more likely to survive and adapt to climate uncertainties.
Episode 356: Poetry for the Planet
Q: Do you think we're ready for that level of change?
I hope so. I think that there's definitely variation within that.
Episode 356: Poetry for the Planet
Q: How much is the book autobiographical? Did you travel to these places?
No, not at all. I'd love to see these places, but no.

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

Focusing on practical approaches to gardening, this podcast emphasizes sustainability, the importance of biodiversity, and innovative methods for creating successful green spaces. Various episodes explore topics ranging from permaculture and urban gardening to the conservation of local ecosystems and the roles of women in agriculture. A notable aspect of the show is its commitment to engaging conversations with experts across horticulture, ecological education, and environmental activism, ultimately aiming to inspire listeners to connect with nature while promoting responsible gardening practices. With a diverse range of guests and a candid, approachable style, the series invites both seasoned gardeners and newcomers to rethink traditional ... more

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