In this episode we suggest places somewhere to visit:

Ashampstead Early Snowdrop and Plant Fair: A brand new early Snowdrop & Plant Fair in the heart of the Berkshire Downs that takes advantage of the increasingly early snowdrop season.

Or you could go online and join the

Wildlife and Gardening virtual symposium where you can learn about the latest research related to nature-friendly gardening to help you make evidence-based wildlife gardening decisions.

Or Log on to the Climate resilient tree selection course on zoom with John Frater.

In the news The National Gardens Scheme has had it’s best fund raising year ever raising over £3,875,596 for great causes. National Garden Scheme Chief Executive Dr Richard Claxton said: “It’s nearly 100 years since our charity was formed to support district nursing and our commitment to nursing care remains central. Long-term partnerships with Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Parkinson’s UK, The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing, Hospice UK and Carers Trust are the bedrock of our donation programme. With the lion’s share of this year’s donation; £2,725,000, going to these much-loved nursing and healthcare charities.

We talk about all the wonderful Potatoes we now have out for sale, the different types and varieties, how to chit and plant them and earth them up. We also discuss our favourite things to do with potatoes.

On the 31st of January is Graft and Grow Day so next week we chat with Claire Conway-Crapp from MSOG about all things Apples.

With thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for the music.

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