As the Season Turns April
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Apr 1, 2025 Folk singer Sam Lee joins the discussion, bringing his passion for nature and music to life. The conversation highlights the vibrant transformation of April, weaving folklore about bees and trees with practical spring recipes. Listeners are taken on a journey to Japan for the cherry blossom tradition of Hanami, celebrating fleeting beauty. The significance of moon phases is explored, along with the enchanting allure of bats at night. Sam's original song, 'The Cuckoo', enriches these themes, adding a melodic touch to the wonders of spring.
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Bumblebee Queen's Home
- Lia Leendertz describes observing a bumblebee queen searching for a new home in an orchard.
- The queen seeks an empty rodent hole to start her colony, highlighting the interconnectedness of nature.
Woodland Kitchen
- Gather young beech and oak leaves in April for culinary uses.
- Make oak leaf wine, similar to sherry, or beech leaf noyot, a sweet liqueur.
Hanami Ritual
- Hanami, the Japanese cherry blossom viewing, emphasizes appreciating life's ephemeral beauty.
- Practice Hanami under any flowering tree, respecting nature by observing without touching.
