The Wildlife Gardener
The Wildlife Gardener
Thomas Nutt
Join me Thomas as I develop and grow my garden not just for aesthetic purposes but as a haven for wildlife too. My two big loves are gardening and wildlife so this podcast is a place where I intertwine them both. Gardens are extremely important mini nature reserves, and as modern life seems to become increasingly stressful and removed from the natural world, we must rediscover the power of immersing ourselves in the life that surrounds our homes. Which has positive impacts on both our mental and physical health.
How To Support Butterflies In Your Garden
Butterflies have declined by 76% in the UK over the past 40 years, so gardens can be vital refuges for them. Listen as I give my advice on how to make a butterfly haven in your garden, balcony or window box.
Apr 19, 2021
24 min
Informal Chat While Sowing Seeds
An informal chat about what I’ve been up to in the garden, where I discuss methods of sowing seeds, planting up herbaceous borders and potting up dahlias. While I am sowing lots so different varieties of Nicotiana or Tobacco plants
Mar 8, 2021
24 min
Attracting Beneficial Insects To Your Garden
Beneficial insects provide key services for gardeners and are the key pest control for many organic gardeners. I speak about a whole range of different predatory insects and how they can reduce the numbers of garden “pests”. Also how you can attract them to your gardens.
Feb 14, 2021
22 min
Planning A Herbaceous Border
Herbaceous borders are a staple of the garden and are so beautiful when created and planned correctly. They are also excellent resources and habitats for wildlife so hear me give my tips on how to create a gorgeous herbaceous border that is beneficial to both you and the wildlife you share your garden with.
Feb 5, 2021
21 min
Helping Bats In Your Garden
Bats are such special creatures and are experiencing huge declines due to humans, so listen as I suggest how we gardeners can reverse these declines from our own gardens.
Jan 31, 2021
14 min
Wildlife Gardening
My first episode where I talk about what I hope to share with my podcast and the garden jobs I’ve been doing in January.
Jan 27, 2021
22 min