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Roots and All - Gardening Podcast

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

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 happens when the garden you love starts demanding more than you can give? In today's episode of Roots and All, I'm joined by garden writer Rhonda Fleming Hayes to explore how gardening changes as we age — from adapting high-maintenance spaces to... more

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This episode might just change the way you grow, shop, cook, and eat. Today I'm joined by returning guest Dave Goulson to talk about his new book, Eat the Planet Well, a practical guide to eating in a way that's healthy, affordable, and better for th... more

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What happens when you follow a decades-long love affair with a place all the way to its shores? Victoria Bennett did exactly that, uprooting her life in Cumbria to start afresh on the windswept islands of Orkney — new garden, new climate, and an insp... more

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What if gardening doesn't make you happy? Gardening isn't always the simple "cure-all" it's often made out to be. We get into the realities behind the wellbeing narrative — from overwhelm and pressure to the deeper emotional connections we form with ... more

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Dave Goulson
Author and researcher discussing food systems and planetary health
University of Sussex
Episode: Episode 384: Sustainable Eating for Planet Health
Victoria Bennett
Author and Orcadian, discussing her move to Orkney and garden/apothecary projects
Episode: Episode 383: Roots in Orkney
Harriet Gross
Former guest and psychologist
Professor of Psychology
Episode: Episode 382: When Gardening Doesn't Make You Happy
Rebecca Wynn Kelly
artist whose work weaves sculpture, storytelling, and ecology
West Wales-based artist
Episode: Episode 381: Ecology, Art and Memory
Stephen Rutt
Author; naturalist focusing on water, wetlands, and landscapes
Author of books on wetlands and water
Episode: Episode 380: Following a Drop of Water
Pam Lewis
Horticultural designer and author known for wildlife-friendly gardening
Sticky Wicket garden, Dorset
Episode: Episode 379: Pam Lewis: Ahead of the Curve
Ben Preston
Nurseryman and designer, Cliff Bank Nursery
Cliff Bank Nursery
Episode: Episode 378: Growing a Sustainable Nursery
Robert Dickins
Historian and publisher focused on the history and literature of psychedelics
Psychedelic Press
Episode: Episode 377: Britain's Hidden Psychedelic History
James Canton
Writer and author of Renaturing
Author, Essex-based writer
Episode: Episode 376: From Rewilding to Renaturing

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Sarah Wilson
Host of Roots and All Gardening Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 440 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 States3 months ago
  • Brilliant

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh in Brentford
    United Kingdom7 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 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 Kingdoma year ago

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The host delivers content with a gentle, informed interviewing style that invites diverse expert perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the practical, no-advertising approach and the actionable gardening insights.
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Episode 379: Pam Lewis: Ahead of the Curve
Q: Has the garden developed as you expected, or have you been surprised by how it evolved?
Pam notes that the garden largely evolved as expected, with trees and shrubs maintaining balance, but she highlights ongoing surprises and the constant evolution of the landscape.
Episode 379: Pam Lewis: Ahead of the Curve
Q: Did you train as a gardener? Was that your sole career?
Pam explains she was trained through courses and books but never formally qualified; she relied on experience, study, and a deep passion for flora and fauna.
Episode 380: Following a Drop of Water
Q: How can gardeners prevent introducing invasive species or spreading problematic plants into waterways?
Avoid planting invasive species such as Himalayan balsam or Rhododendron near riverbanks, and prefer native or non-invasive varieties to protect watershed health.
Episode 380: Following a Drop of Water
Q: What might be your top tips for gardeners?
Start with water storage like a water butt, choose climate-appropriate plants to avoid overwatering, and consider creating ponds to support insects, which in turn support the whole garden ecosystem.
Episode 371: Wild Edibles
Q: What is the Wild Edibles Project encouraging people to do?
The project encourages people to explore underutilized lands in Scotland and consider growing wild edibles as part of a diversified diet.

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A practical and conversational show focused on gardening, horticulture, and nature-inspired landscape ideas. Episodes frequently cover hands-on techniques for home growing, urban greening, sustainable design, and the social and ecological dimensions of gardens—from tomato culture and permaculture to wild edibles and therapeutic landscapes. A standout throughline is making gardening accessible and resilient, with guests ranging from tomato experts and permaculture designers to landscape architects, conservationists, and authors. The host's style is characterized as down-to-earth, curious, and respectful of diverse expert perspectives, often translating complex topics into actionable tips for listeners who want to grow better gardens and gree... more

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