by Sarah Wilson
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 she chats to the best people from the world of plants and gardens. Sarah is on a mission to help you create your own beautiful green environment, with a focus on saving resources and working with nature. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don’t miss an episode.
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April 21, 2025
<p>I’m joined by Pete Case from the Freshwater Habitats Trust to dive into the world of garden ponds—why they can be crucial for wildlife, how to create one, and what makes them such a powerful tool for conservation right in your own back, or front,<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> garden. Whether you've got a bucket or a full-blown pond, this one’s for you.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href= "https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/">www.freshwaterhabitats.org.uk</a></p> <p><a href= "https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/advice-resources/buy-the-pond-book/"> The Pond Book</a></p> <p><strong>Other episodes if you liked this one:</strong></p> <p>If you liked this week's episode with Pete Case you might also enjoy this one from the archives:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><a href= "https://rootsandall.co.uk/podcast/gardening-for-amphibians/">Episode 312: Gardening for Amphibians</a></p> <p>Will Johansen is from Froglife, a conservation group devoted to protecting amphibians and reptiles. Will’s here to discuss practical ways we can support amphibians in our gardens, from building simple ponds to creating safe spaces where they can thrive. Will gives tips and advice to help you make a real difference for these often-overlooked creatures.</p> <p><a href= "https://rootsandall.co.uk/podcast/natural-swimming-ponds/">Episode 274: Natural Swimming Ponds</a></p> <p>Caroline & Jon have created the most amazing swimming pond in their back garden and have documented their journey on social media, posting videos of year-round swimming adventures and pond-life. If you need inspiration to tackle a garden project you’ve always thought was just a pipe-dream, listen in as Caroline & Jon offer their refreshingly optimistic and can-do approach.</p> <p>Please support the podcast on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall">Patreon</a></p>
April 14, 2025
<p>Today’s episode is a bit different because I’m not well at the moment and the podcast has taken a back seat to hospital visits and sleeping lots I’m afraid. But, out of something negative comes a positive because I decided to re-master and re-release an episode from the back catalogue, and this week we’re dipping back into Episode 97 with Doug Tallamy. But we’re not just hitting replay. We’re bringing new light to it, inspired by last week’s conversation with the incredible Kelly Morse…</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/8971/9780881929928">Bringing Nature Home: How you can sustain wildlife with native plants by Prof Doug Tallamy</a></p> <p><strong>Other episodes if you liked this one:</strong></p> <p>If you liked this week's episode with Kelly Morse you might also enjoy this one from the archives:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><a href= "https://rootsandall.co.uk/podcast/podcast-32-a-new-garden-ethic-with-benjamin-vogt/"> Episode 58: A New Garden Ethic</a></p> <p>Sarah talks to garden designer and author Benjamin Vogt about his book A New Garden Ethic: Cultivating Defiant Compassion for an Uncertain Future.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>Benjamin writes in his book how it’s imperative that we take up a new style of gardening, a new garden ethic, and that we do so fast. Benjamin explains what it means for him to garden with every species in mind and what happens when we separate ourselves from the rest of our garden’s community.</p> <p>Benjamin Vogt runs Monarch Gardens, a prairie garden design practice. His own garden was named a top outdoor space of 2012 by Apartment Therapy and has been featured in Fine Gardening, Garden Design, Nebraska Life, the Omaha World Herald, the Lincoln Journal Star and on KOLN.</p> <p><a href= "https://rootsandall.co.uk/podcast/episode-189-creating-wildlife-habitats/"> Episode 218: Creating Wildlife Habitats</a></p> <p>This episode, my guest is Catherine Heatherington. Catherine is a garden designer and consultant and she’s the author of several books about landscape. Along with Alex Johnson, Catherine is a co-founder of Design Wild Associates, a design practice that encourages wildlife into even the smallest of urban spaces and Catherine and Alex have co-authored the recently released book ‘Habitat Creation in Garden Design’.</p> <p>Please support the podcast on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall">Patreon</a></p>
April 7, 2025
<p>Kelly Morse is co-founder of 70|30 Studio—a design practice with a mission to rewild spaces and reconnect people with nature. Kelly’s work blends ecology, sustainability, and creative design to transform how we experience the natural world. We’ll be discussing the philosophy behind 70|30 Studio, the challenges and rewards of integrating wild landscapes into urban environments, and how we can all bring a little more nature into our everyday lives.</p> <p><strong>About</strong></p> <p>Kelly Morse is an ecological landscape designer, writer, and environmental artist. She is an award-winning author and founder of <a href="http://www.7030design.com/">70|30 Design Studio</a>. As co-founder of Symbiocene Project she collaborates with artist <a href="https://www.brendanbaylor.art/">Brendan Baylor</a> and others to create environmental, community-centred art installations, including <a href= "https://www.hothouseartproject.com/">Hothouse</a> and <a href="https://www.changinglandscapes.org/">Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape</a>.</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.7030design.com/">70|30 Design Studio</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.brendanbaylor.art/">Brendan Baylor Art</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.hothouseartproject.com/">Hothouse Project</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.changinglandscapes.org/">Soundings: Soundmap for a Changing Landscape</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/70_30design/reels/">70|30 Design Studio on Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Other episodes if you liked this one:</strong></p> <p>If you liked this week's episode with Kelly Morse you might also enjoy this one from the archives:<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p><a href= "https://rootsandall.co.uk/podcast/episode-180-soundscapes-and-landscapes/"> Episode 209: Soundscapes and Landscapes</a></p> <p>This week I’m speaking to Dr Mike Edwards, Chief Listening Officer at Sound Matters, a company focussed on using sound and listening to create more sustainable and resilient futures. Sound Matters provided the soundtrack to the Rewilding Britain garden that one best in show at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. Mike recently spoke passionately about climate change, soundscapes and landscapes at the Beth Chatto Symposium and wowed a lecture theatre full of rapt listeners with his prowess on the didgeridoo.</p> <p><a href= "https://rootsandall.co.uk/podcast/episode-109-the-botanical-mind-with-gina-buenfeld/"> Episode 138: The Botanical Mind</a></p> <p>In this episode, I talk with gardener, TV presenter, and wildlife advocate Chris Baines about the evolution of wildlife gardening since the 1980s. Chris shares his experiences designing the first wildlife garden at the Chelsea Flower Show and offers practical advice on mimicking natural habitats, such as woodland edges, to support biodiversity. We also discuss the importance of documenting garden wildlife and how individual efforts contribute to broader conservation goals.</p> <p>Please support the podcast on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/rootsandall">Patreon</a></p>
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