• Perfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198

  • Nov 14 2024
  • Length: 22 mins
  • Podcast

Perfect flowers for a biodiverse buzz in your garden with Arthur Parkinson - Episode 198

  • Summary

  • Butterflies and bees can only thrive in a garden with a ‘living buffet’ to which they can flock, which is why biodiversity is the hot topic for Sarah and Arthur in this latest episode of grow, cook, eat, arrange.

    Reflecting on a year in which pollinators have struggled and needed particular support, they share the best plant varieties for bringing a much-needed buzz into your gardens, and discuss why nighttime pollinators ought not be forgotten.

    In this episode, discover:

    • Sarah & Arthur’s absolute favourite flowers for creating a biodiverse haven
    • The importance of late-flowering plants, providing pollen at crucial times when late-emerging pollinators may need it most
    • The often-overlooked night time wildlife that also benefits from biodiverse gardens
    • Arthur’s newfound tip for keeping slugs away from your greenhouse

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