{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/63317409102e5f0012e1a6c5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Urban Gardening, Foraging & Distilling - Connor Howlett","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/1664185135778-079bf90b4f224324b7b6b4e78394b281.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>A film student turned gardener, Connor Howlett is now based in Inchicore where he works as a gardener for <a href=\"https://stillgardendistillery.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stillgarden Distillery</a>. Why and how would a distillery use various gardens and organise foraging adventures? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! You can stay up to date with Connor on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thegardenerder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thegardenerder</a>, but don't forget to also follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stillgarden_socialbotanists/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@stillgarden_socialbotanists</a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/stillgardendistillery/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@stillgardendistillery</a> to keep up with their innovations and community projects!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>[06:30] How Connor got into gardening. </li><li>[10:20] The work he does for Stillgarden.</li><li>[13:25] How Stillgarden approaches distilling differently. </li><li>[16:45] Using by-products differently.</li><li>[21:25] How the social botanist programme started.</li><li>[25:30] The benefits Connor experienced of community gardening. </li><li>[32:30] Ways in which people living in apartments can grow food.</li><li>[37:00] Foraging tips &amp; resources.</li><li>[44:20] Final takeaway: peatfree compost &amp; random questions!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Also mentioned:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://rascalsbrewing.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rascals Brewery</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pocketforests.ie/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pocket Forests</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.dublincity.ie/culturenearyou/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Culture Near You</a></p><p><a href=\"http://cgireland.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Community Gardens Ireland</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.wildfooduk.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Wildfooduk.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.mercierpress.ie/irish-books/a-quick-cuppa-herbal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Quick Cuppa Herba</a>l by Fiann Ó'Nualláin</p><p>RTÉ Programme <a href=\"https://www.rte.ie/player/series/faoi-bhl%C3%A1th/SI0000012654?epguid=IP000067183\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Faoi Bhláth</a></p><p><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/73984329\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Imposter Documentary</a></p><p><br></p><p>As always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bookofleavespodcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/BookofLeavesPod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> or <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bookofleavespodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>, leave us a review, and share with a friend x</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=18813189\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon</a> / <a href=\"https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BOOKOFLEAVES\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy Me A Coffee</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}