

Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcasts
High Ash Farm
Nature, Wildlife and Countryside Living with Chris Skinner from High Ash FarmChris Skinner, a Norfolk farmer, takes a unique approach to farming, prioritizing biodiversity and wildlife conservation in every practice.Tune in every Sunday morning as Chris, alongside broadcaster Matthew Gudgin, explores topics on nature, wildlife, and rural life.Join them for strolls through High Ash Farm and beyond, spotting wildlife and addressing your queries about the natural world. Email questions for Chris to answer to Chris@highashfarm.com
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Nov 16, 2024 • 49min
Episode 1.16 - Underneath The Mistletoe
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 15, 2024 • 34min
Episode 1.15 - A Season Full Of Promise
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 14, 2024 • 41min
Episode 1.14 - Early Bird Catches The Worm
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 13, 2024 • 34min
Episode 1.13 - Winter Arrives But Where Has Rat Gone
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 12, 2024 • 46min
Episode 1.12 - Sloes in the Lettuce Wood
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 11, 2024 • 35min
Episode 1.11 - A Trip to Winterton-On-Sea
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 10, 2024 • 35min
Episode 1.10 - Farm Like You'll Live Forever
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 9, 2024 • 44min
Episode 1.9 - A Woodland Wander
Send us a textSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast toChris@highashfarm.comThis podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm

Nov 8, 2024 • 28min
Episode 1.8 - A Trip to Outney Common
Discover the rich history of Outney Common and its family ties, along with tales of a nearby printing factory. Journey through Oatney Common while learning about its diverse wildlife and local agricultural practices. Dive into the ecological significance of wetlands, home to unique snail species and diverse birds. Explore the fascinating Devil's Bit Scabious flower, known for its myths and lush surroundings. Finally, critically examine the use of glyphosate in agriculture against the backdrop of the stunning Waveney Valley.

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Nov 7, 2024 • 26min
Episode 1.7 - Modern Machinery
Discover childhood memories from a lively cattle market and the impact of Storm Babette. Explore the fascinating evolution of agricultural machinery, from historic tools to advanced John Deere tractors and drones. Listen to insights about weather changes affecting rural life and the preservation of heritage structures. Delve into the hidden world of lichens and their ecological importance, followed by a look at the unique liverwort plant, highlighting its fascinating features and connection to nature.


