The hedges perfect for creating a biodiversity haven with Adam Nicolson - Episode 195

Biodiversity thrives on the presence of hedges, and autumn presents a wonderful time to get them planted, bringing a beautiful birdsong into your garden. Adam Nicolson joins Sarah for this episode of ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, sharing his ever-bountiful knowledge on all things biodiversity, and which hedges are perfect protection for an enchanting ensemble of birds and butterflies. In this episode, discover: How maintaining hedges at a warbler-y phase helps songbirds in particular Leafy, thorny and nectar rich hedges to grow, like yew, hornbeam and privet How to put hedges into the garden, and at what time in the season is ideal Products mentioned: English Yew (Taxus baccata) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/english-yew Hornbeam Hedging https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hornbeam-hedging Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) https://www.sarahraven.com/products/wild-privet Clematis viticella 'Etoile Violette' https://www.sarahraven.com/products/clematis-viticella-etoile-violette Lonicera periclymenum 'Rhubarb and Custard'® https://www.sarahraven.com/products/lonicera-periclymenum-rhubarb-and-custard Get in touch: info@sarahraven.com Shop on the Sarah Raven Website: http://bit.ly/3jvbaeu Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/ Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest