A film student turned gardener, Connor Howlett is now based in Inchicore where he works as a gardener for Stillgarden Distillery. Why and how would a distillery use various gardens and organise foraging adventures? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! You can stay up to date with Connor on Instagram @thegardenerder, but don't forget to also follow @stillgarden_socialbotanists and @stillgardendistillery to keep up with their innovations and community projects!

• [06:30] How Connor got into gardening.
• [10:20] The work he does for Stillgarden.
• [13:25] How Stillgarden approaches distilling differently.
• [16:45] Using by-products differently.
• [21:25] How the social botanist programme started.
• [25:30] The benefits Connor experienced of community gardening.
• [32:30] Ways in which people living in apartments can grow food.
• [37:00] Foraging tips & resources.
• [44:20] Final takeaway: peatfree compost & random questions!

Also mentioned: 

Rascals Brewery

Pocket Forests

Culture Near You

Community Gardens Ireland

Wildfooduk.com

Quick Cuppa Herbal by Fiann Ó'Nualláin

RTÉ Programme Faoi Bhláth

The Imposter Documentary

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