This morning, we’re invited into the beloved backyard orchard of writer and broadcaster Jon Gower. Tea in hand, we make our way down to the bottom of his garden in Cardiff, unfold some chairs, and get straight to talking about why certain places are so special to us - and how landscapes can become as essential as the air we breathe. From Ynys Enlli to the Lougher Estuary, we're transported all over Wales in this conversation; with the help of Jon’s wonderful storytelling, and a few dear fruit trees.

A former BBC Wales Arts and Media correspondent, Jon Gower has been making documentary programmes for television and radio for several decades. He has over thirty books to his name, in both Welsh and English. His latest, The Turning Tide, is out now with Harper North.

Produced with the support of Arts Council England. With music by Rob T and Danny Booth.

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