As the Season Turns

For December's Found Sound, Alice Boyd walks with broadcaster Matthew Bannister, creator of the podcast Folk on Foot, through the Wildbrooks of Amberley in West Sussex. Their conversation wanders through Matthew’s discovery of folk music to the new voices keeping the tradition alive today. Found Sounds are sonic scrapbooks of field recordings and interviews with people keeping heritage crafts alive. They are part of As the Season Turns, a podcast created by Ffern, makers of small-batch, seasonal perfume. To find out more visit www.ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrap up warm for our December episode - the last of our 2025 series. We prune our orchard’s sleepy trees, make ephemeral ink from sloes, and visit the coast for one of the UK’s most exciting wildlife spectacles. In the sky, the Geminids are falling - and we’re bringing in the green for the midwinter festivals.'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with the nature writer and author of the Seasonal Almanac, Lia Leendertz. Lia is joined by novelist Zoe Gilbert and folk musician Sam Lee. Sam's traditional song was arranged by himself (vocals) with James Keay (piano) and Niko O’Brien (percussion and mixing). This podcast is produced by Geoff Bird and Catriona Bolt. Each episode, released on the first of the month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For November, Alice visits an apple tasting trial, organised by a project called Some Interesting Apples, at Kestle Barton in Cornwall. We hear from a panel of apple experts, academics and artists who are selecting and preserving wild-grown, chance-seedling apples for the Wilding Mother Orchard. This episode was produced by Alice Boyd, with support from Catriona Bolt at Ffern. Found Sounds are sonic scrapbooks of field recordings and interviews with people keeping heritage crafts alive. They are part of Ffern's podcast, 'As the Season Turns', a collaboration with Lia Leendertz. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folk singer Sam Lee, known for his work in traditional music, guests to share his enchanting melodies. The conversation touches on November's magical landscapes filled with colorful mushrooms and fruit foraging. Listeners hear about the eerie folklore surrounding the Alder King's daughter and the medicinal uses of turkey tail fungus. Sam performs a haunting folk song, adding a musical layer to the seasonal tales. They explore natural wonders like wild boars and discuss rituals tied to the changing light of autumn.

For October's Found Sound, Alice visits multidisciplinary artist and writer, Caroline Ross, at her new home in Hexham, Northumberland, where they make ink from oak galls. They discuss the rich history of natural inks, and the importance of using our hands for everyday tasks - and to create beauty.This episode was produced by Alice Boyd, with support from Catriona Bolt at Ffern. Found Sounds are sonic scrapbooks of field recordings and interviews with people keeping heritage crafts alive. They are part of Ffern's podcast, 'As the Season Turns', a collaboration with Lia Leendertz. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join novelist Zoe Gilbert as she dives into the world of conkers, sharing fascinating games and the historic uses of horse chestnut. She delves into foraging sweet chestnuts and the culinary marvel of chestnut flour, highlighting its roots in Italian culture. The conversation also touches on wildlife folklore, including the urban fox’s adaptability to city living. With tales of drunken butterflies and magical hawthorn trees, Zoe weaves a rich tapestry of nature, folklore, and seasonal traditions that celebrate October's charm.

This September, Alice visits wild honey bee conservationist and carpenter Matt Somerville in his cottage in Hampshire. His work champions a bee-centred approach to conservation, placing the wellbeing of wild colonies above honey production. Together they explore Matt's practice of creating log hives that mimic bees’ natural habitats, and go on the hunt for wild bees...'Found Sounds' are released on the middle Friday of the month. This year, Alice is travelling across the UK to meet people inspired by heritage crafts, folklore and the landscape, creating a sonic scrapbook of their practice.'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with Lia Leendertz. Each episode, released on the first of the month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Found Sounds are released on the middle Friday of the month. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wander with us through a soft September day. We’ll gather fruit in the orchard, and blackberries and rosehips in the hedges - and eat them. Sam Lee gives us a new version of the old song 'Polly Vaughan', while this month’s mammal lives by water. 'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with the nature writer and author of the Seasonal Almanac, Lia Leendertz. Lia is joined by novelist Zoe Gilbert and folk musician Sam Lee. Sam's traditional song was arranged by himself (vocals) with James Keay (piano) and Niko O’Brien (percussion and mixing). This podcast is produced by Geoff Bird and Catriona Bolt. Each episode, released on the first of the month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In August, Alice visits floral designer, writer and broadcaster Hazel Gardiner in London - where Hazel creates a joyful floral arrangement from her garden. Hazel Gardiner Design produces boundary-breaking floral experiences, blending sustainability with storytelling. Their bold, nature-led installations honour the seasonal cycle of flowers and plants.This episode was produced by musician and sound artist Alice Boyd, featuring music by herself and Sam Lee. Thanks go to Hazel Gardiner and Ringo.'Found Sounds' are back for 2025 with another twelve episodes, each released on the middle Friday of the month. This year, Alice is travelling across the UK to meet people inspired by heritage crafts, folklore and the landscape, creating a sonic scrapbook of their practice.'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with Lia Leendertz. Each episode, released on the first of the month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Found Sounds are released on the middle Friday of the month. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For August, revel with us in the final days of summer. We refresh ourselves by the sea, looking for giants, and wander the woods in quest of danger... In the orchard we celebrate the leavings of summer storms, while in the shortening twilights we brandish hazel wands. Meanwhile, Sam Lee sings 'Up a Wild and Lonely Glen'.'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with the nature writer and author of the Seasonal Almanac, Lia Leendertz. Lia is joined by novelist Zoe Gilbert and folk musician Sam Lee. Sam's traditional song was arranged by himself (vocals) with James Keay (piano) and Niko O’Brien (percussion and mixing), with strings from Jo O'Keefe. This podcast is produced by Geoff Bird and Catriona Bolt. Each episode, released on the first of the month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.