EP38: Let's Talk Trespass

EP38: Let's Talk Trespass

Author: Robin Harford April 15, 2021 Duration: 1:03:37
Nick Hayes author of the 'Book of Trespass' discusses the reason why Right to Roam is so important to the nation's mental health and wellbeing.  Why access to the countryside helps people deepen their connection to nature so they become better stewards of the planet. We discuss the concerns landowners have over littering and damage to their property including fences, gates, livestock etc. Also covered is the criminalising of trespass and its potential impact on already marginalised communities, as well as the rest of the general public. How will it impact your life and liberty? Show notes at eatweeds.co.uk/ep38

There's a quiet revolution happening just outside our doors, in the hedgerows, parks, and forgotten corners of the landscape. Eatweeds Podcast: For People Who Love Plants is your guide to that green world, hosted by forager and ethnobotanist Robin Harford. This isn't just a list of what's edible; it's a deep, sensory dive into our relationship with the flora around us. Each episode feels like a walk with a knowledgeable friend, one who points out not just the names of plants, but their stories, their historical uses, and their place in both ancient traditions and modern kitchens. You'll hear conversations that weave together practical foraging tips with cultural anthropology, exploring how plants have sustained human life for millennia as food, medicine, and material. Robin brings on experts and practitioners who share their hands-on experiences, from turning acorns into flour to understanding the medicinal compounds in a common weed. The podcast moves seamlessly from the science of plant identification to the folklore buried in their old names, creating a rich tapestry that connects listeners directly to their environment. It’s for anyone who has ever looked at a plant and wondered, "What's your story?" This series provides those answers, fostering a deeper appreciation for the wild, often overlooked bounty that grows all around us, making every walk an opportunity for discovery and connection.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 58

Eatweeds Podcast: For People Who Love Plants
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Duration: 4:02
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EP57: The Poor Man's Herb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:48
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EP56: Plants, People & Memory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:43
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EP55: The Wild Power of Mushrooms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:30
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EP54: Wild Ayurveda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:49
In this episode, herbalist and Ayurvedic practitioner Jo Webber joins Robin Harford to explore how Ayurveda — the world’s oldest system of natural health — can be rooted in the wild plants of Britain.Together, they unpac…
EP53: Crafting Herbal Teas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:32
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EP52: Indigenous Plant Practices in India [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:41
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EP51: Green Recovery - Beyond Sexual Trauma [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:28
In this powerful episode, host Robin Harford welcomes Hannah-May Batley, founder of Hedge School, to discuss her groundbreaking work in plant-based healing and community regeneration.Hannah-May shares her journey from a…
EP50: The Sound of Trees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:29
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Eatweeds podcast, where host Robin Harford takes us on an auditory journey into the world of sound art and ecoacoustics with guest Jez riley French.In this episode, titled 'The Sound of Trees…
EP49: So You Want To Be A Herbalist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:54
In this episode, #49 of the Eatweeds podcast, I sit down with Helen Kearney at the Betonica herb school on a lazy Summer day in the Devon countryside.We dive into the added value herbalists bring to the strained National…