Rewilding and the weed that ate the South

Rewilding and the weed that ate the South

From Sussex to South Carolina, this week we're exploring what happens when plants take over. What do you get if you mix poor quality farmland, a passion for wildlife and a biodiversity crisis? The answer is a pioneering rewilding project that has stunned ecologists and revolutionised ideas about nature conservation in Britain. We head to Knepp Estate in Sussex to meet Isabella Tree and find out more. Bill Finch is a naturalist who grew up in the Deep South of the USA. Here he witnessed a very different form of rewilding from an invasive plant, kudzu (Pueraria montana). It became infamous during the 20th century for swamping roadsides and blanketing everything in its path - becoming known as a scourge and 'the vine that ate the South'. But is it as much of a problem as people think? And finally, podcast regulars Fiona Davison and Gareth Richards discuss the history of two very wild plants, ivy (Hedera helix) and Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria or Fallopia japonica). More information Knepp Wildland Rewild your garden with tips from Springwatch RHS wildlife gardening hub Learn more about ivy Ivy on houses RHS ivy monograph Japanese knotweed advice from the RHS

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Pollinators at RHS Badminton, Elms at RHS Sandringham, and Edimentals

Pollinators at RHS Badminton, Elms at RHS Sandringham, and Edimentals

It’s time to recuperate and relish one of the best times in the gardening calendar. Taking inspiration from some of the Pocket Planting gardens at RHS Badminton Flower Show, we’re celebrating plants f...

16 Jul 29min

RHS Badminton Flower Show

RHS Badminton Flower Show

Join us at the inaugural RHS Flower Show at Badminton in Gloucestershire! It’s a brand-new addition to the gardening calendar, the next in a massive year of RHS events that celebrate the greatest show...

9 Jul 33min

After the heat, multifunctional fennel, and roses 101

After the heat, multifunctional fennel, and roses 101

This week we’re recovering from extreme heat to get back to what we love best: celebrating the joy of plants, how to grow them, and some tips for doing more in our gardens. Guy Barter emerges from the...

2 Jul 37min

Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs

Insect week: Beetling about, solitary bees, and summer strawbs

Insects are vital ecosystem engineers in our gardens. Small but mighty, they help create healthy, balanced environments where plants can thrive. Of course, not all insects are flying or scuttling abov...

25 Jun 31min

A celebration of British blooms

A celebration of British blooms

Insects are drawn to them, poets and artists are inspired by them, and without them, much of our agriculture simply wouldn’t exist. Flowers are one of nature’s most remarkable inventions, and in honou...

18 Jun 30min

Plants for sunny spots: the familiar and the unexpected

Plants for sunny spots: the familiar and the unexpected

In this summer edition of the Plant Review podcast special, we get stuck into the plants which love to bask in the sun. Journalist Phil Clayton shares his tips for success with bearded irises, and tac...

11 Jun 27min

June in the kitchen garden

June in the kitchen garden

June is when many kitchen gardens begin to hit their stride. Horticulturist, author, and YouTuber Huw Richards joins us to explore the joys of growing your own food, the benefits of self-sufficiency, ...

4 Jun 27min

Heatwaves, houseplant hacks, hot new hostas, and more!

Heatwaves, houseplant hacks, hot new hostas, and more!

As the UK experiences some of the hottest May weather on record, we share practical tips for helping your garden cope during heatwaves. And if the soaring temperatures have you seeking shade indoors, ...

28 Mai 31min

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