This month, Chris chats with Jo Ferguson, Built Environment Manager at The Bat Conservation Trust. Jo has been involved in Bat conservation for over 15 years, and specialises in urban ecology and enhancing the built environment for bats. She shares why bats are important to the ecosystem, and how you can look after bats in urban gardens.Also in this episode...We’re reflecting on the triumphs of the 2025 gardening year. Fiona and Chris share their successes, and maybe a few fails as they prepare for a new year of sowing and growing. In the postbag, Fiona, Chris and Anton answer your questions on growing asparagus, sowing garlic and shallots, and our favourite topic, composting!
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S6 Ep4: Chris's top tips for seed sowing and, your questions answered on starting a new garden, gooseberry bush dilemmas, and converting a garden for food growing
S6 Ep3: April - How flavourful fruit and veg could transform the food system - with Franco Fubini
S6 Ep2: March - Look After Caterpillars to Save Butterflies, with Dr Richard Fox - Butterfly Conservation
S6 Ep1: February - A deep dive in to the wildlife pond, with Harry Kelsey from WildWater
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