The Plodcast

Lucy Pendrick is an artist and nature lover who is a keen listener to the Countryfile Plodcast. In this episode, she takes us to her local river to explore how nature's calming power – especially moving water – can bring peace and mental clarity to our lives. She also reveals how she finds inspiration for her art in her wild surroundings. A delightful, personal and uplifting podcast – and you can see her work at Whispers of the Wild. Plus listen on for how you can send in your own audio recordings to feature in future Countryfile Plodcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holy wells are a magical feature of the Welsh landscape – places where people have found dependable clean water and made offerings since ancient times. But over time, many have been forgotten or overlooked in the modern landscape. So in this episode, we head into the hills north of Pontypool to try to track down a well that has been used since Roman times – and trace its fascinating story through history. If you enjoy the podcast, please do leave feedback and ratings Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet the Severn Bore – a dramatic tidal wave that surges up the River Severn on rare occasions each year. Plodcast host Fergus joins local resident and naturalist James Fair for a wander along the river just before the Bore struck. A fantastic audio adventure with some great wildlife and surprise guests… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explore rivers, lakes and canals in this special season of podcasts. From meeting the Severn Bore and climbing remote hills in search of holy wells to finding treasure in streams and reflecting on the healing power of water, we enjoy the magic of our waterways over the next 12 episodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Countryfile Magazine plodcast team for a cozy fireside chat about finding joy in nature during lockdown, muddy adventures in search of the Thames source, appreciating nature through 'H is for Hawk', and exciting plans for future episodes and travels in 2021.

Join Jules Hudson, host of Escape to the Country, as he shares practical tips on transitioning from city life to the countryside. Explore the appeal of rural living, renovating rural properties, and integrating into a new community. Don't miss listener letters expressing gratitude for the podcast's influence and exciting plans for future countryside-themed episodes.

Mackenzie Crook, known for The Office and Detectorists, talks about his new Worzel Gummidge film and his love for nature. Topics include filming challenges, connecting children with nature, lockdown experiences, friendship with a robin, and creating adaptations. The podcast also discusses the absence of hedgehogs, love for Suffolk, and different bird species like Nightjars and Nightingales.

Author Nick Hayes discusses the lack of public access to English countryside, historical land ownership, benefits of opening land to the public, promoting nature education, challenging trespassing regulations, and advocating for greater freedom to roam.

Georgie Bray, Manager of Hope Farm in Cambridgeshire, discusses sustainable farming practices integrating agriculture and wildlife conservation. Topics include crop rotation, Fair to Nature certification, profitability through crop sales, diverse habitats for bird species, and managing wildlife-friendly farming practices. The podcast explores the rich ecosystem beneath the soil surface, increasing bird populations, and the challenges of navigating gender dynamics in farm management.

Modern herbalist Maria Fernandez-Garcia discusses foraging for autumn edibles like hawthorn berries and nettle seeds, dandelion roots for coffee, elderberries for immune support, and various plants for culinary and medicinal uses. Explore the abundance of nature's offerings and learn how to incorporate them into your diet and herbal remedies.