We return to gin makers Warners in the Northamptonshire countryside to roam the gardens and grounds with conservation and sustainability officer Johnny Easter. Planting a huge variety of herbs, aromatics and fruits has the knock-on effect of attracting extraordinary numbers of insects and other life – so enjoy this magical safari and learn about how gins are flavoured using natural ingredients. Later, join the Plodcast team in the studio where they test a special bottle of Plodcast host Fergus's home-made wine – is it better than cheap shop-bought red? Listen on for a very entertaining discussion. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: <a href="https://open.acast.com/shows/61ba02b31a8cbe4c8c3cf0b2/episodes/editor@countryfile.com">editor@countryfile.com</a> Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: <a href="https://www.countryfile.com/">countryfile.com</a> PPA Podcast of the Year! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

Sound Escape 82: soothing sounds of waves and seabirds in Anglesey

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