Two-year study reveals the startling impact that playing in nature has on children's immune systems, and their likelihood of developing allergies and diseases such as asthma and diabetes. Researcher Marja Roslund talks about the dramatic changes they measured in children's ability to fight off illnesses and the reduction in harmful bacteria found in their gu ... Show More
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Sowalong - Chilis, with Claire Vennis
If you wish to grow chillis this year, it’s important to get started early in the season and sow in the first few months of the year. Chillis need a long and warm growing season, and by starting them early - from January to March - you’ll give them the time they need to grow, flo ... Show More
8m 20s
Feb 10
Gardens and gardening for health, with Richard Claxton
We all know deep in our bones that gardening is good for us, but increasingly this is no longer a thing we just have to have faith in. The scientific evidence is mounting up that gardening can have transformative effects for our minds and bodies, helping us to make us fitter, les ... Show More
28m 34s
Feb 7
Sowalong - Lettuce, with Kay McGuire
Lettuce is the backbone of every good salad. It’s also one of the most popular crops to grow, because it’s easy and quick, and thanks to its size, can be grown pretty much anywhere – from the veg plot to pots on a balcony or windowsill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod ... Show More
7m 30s
Jan 2024
Taylor's Enchanted Garden
<p>Join Taylor and her three cats, Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button, on a magical nighttime journey through an enchanted garden. Their adventure through this mystical sanctuary reveals hidden wonders and imparts timeless lessons, culminating in a serene transitio ... Show More
41m 53s
Apr 2025
Old Houses, Walks & Gardens (Encore)
Originally presented April 15, 2024 as Episode 19 Our stories today highlight some of the loveliest simple pleasures of the spring. A walk, a road trip, a day in the garden. We’ll start with one of my all-time favorite stories and one that inspired me to write a whole book (comin ... Show More
28m 25s
Sep 2025
Lavender Farm and Apple Orchard Walking Tour
On this Village walking tour, we’ll wander tree-lined streets, admire charming houses, peek into little free libraries, and meet neighbors with their pups. Along the way, we’ll chase the ice cream truck, stop at blooming gardens, and greet familiar friends like Ladybug, Crumb, Bi ... Show More
35m 31s