{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/670d678a40241b70039de2a8/69b08bdb738d6fbbf22d731f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Unruly: Soil Secrets for Gardeners & Green Keepers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/670d678a40241b70039de2a8/1773173852315-0aab954f-951b-4050-8d06-669d7d60c098.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>SHOW NOTES</strong></p><p><strong>Episode 13: Unruly: soil secrets for gardeners and green keepers</strong></p><p>On this episode our guests question all we think about weeds, bugs, soil life and the commonly used garden chemicals. You may start to look at your garden or public spaces in a very different way.&nbsp;They offer top tips on how to nurture our soils and plants, the show notes are full of vital links.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Host, producer: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-tufton-7aa62435/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Richard Tufton</a></p><p>Co-host, producer: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-mackenzie-37a232251/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Claire Mackenzie</a></p><p>Editor: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-chatham-26410640/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meg Chatham&nbsp;</a></p><p>Score: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-griffin-34b02b1a1/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Griffin</a> Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/neidpath_farms/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@neidpath_farms</a></p><h2><br></h2><h2><strong>Six Inches of Soil</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href=\"https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/</strong></a></p><p><strong>Book: </strong><a href=\"https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book</strong></a></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/</strong></a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/</strong></a></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Vicki Hird</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Vicki Hird MSc FRES is Strategic Lead for Agriculture at The Wildlife Trusts and former Head of Sustainable Farming at Sustain Alliance. With 35+ years of experience in environmental, food, and farming policy, she is an award-winning campaigner, author, and advisor working with organisations and governments to transform food systems.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href=\"www.rebuggingtheplanet.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.rebuggingtheplanet.org</strong></a></p><p><strong>Book: </strong><em>Rebugging the Planet</em></p><p><strong>Latest blogs: </strong><a href=\"https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blogs/vicki-hird\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blogs/vicki-hird</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Socials:</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram, X, LinkedIn: @vickihird</strong></p><p><strong>Bluesky: @vickihird.bsky.social</strong></p><p><strong>Linktree: </strong><a href=\"https://linktr.ee/vickihird\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://linktr.ee/vickihird</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Wildlife gardening resources:</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening</strong></a></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Nicole Masters</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Nicole Masters is an agroecologist, coach, and author specialising in regenerative soil and land management. Since 1999 she has worked with farmers, organisations, and land stewards worldwide, helping implement regenerative practices across more than 30 million acres through ecological systems thinking and practical coaching.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p>Website: <a href=\"https://www.integritysoils.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.integritysoils.com/</a> for online course, coaches</p><p>Book <a href=\"https://www.integritysoils.com/products/for-the-love-of-soil-strategies-to-regenerate-our-food-production-systems?srsltid=AfmBOoqiV58aOKS020IOrYPuVmRR9g8GUj0U0FeSHNJCrYQHBNVCEMM5\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">\"For the love of Soil\"</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Their CREATE school applications open on the 1st of May</p><p>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.integritysoils.com/pages/create-2026-mexico\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.integritysoils.com/pages/create-2026-mexico</a></p><p><br></p><p><em>Socials:</em> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/IntegritySoils\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Insta: @masters.nicole &amp;&nbsp; @integrity_soils&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtP7ndWw2XVjQwW6w-jrHww\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Excellent tutorial <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdShwe24zlw%20https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWn9gSG9qxM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube videos </a>with Nicole by LA Sanitation </p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Nick Mole</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Nick Mole joined PAN UK (Pesticide Action Network UK) in 2007 after working with the Environmental Investigation Agency. He leads PAN’s national policy work, conducting research and gathering evidence to support reduced pesticide use and safer alternatives. PAN UK is the only UK charity focused solely on addressing pesticide harms and promoting sustainable alternatives in agriculture, urban areas, homes, and gardens.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>PAN UK: </strong><a href=\"https://www.pan-uk.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.pan-uk.org</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pesticide-Free Towns: </strong><a href=\"https://www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-free/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-free/</strong></a></p><p><strong>Pavement Plant Guide: </strong><a href=\"https://www.pan-uk.org/pavement-plants/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.pan-uk.org/pavement-plants/</strong></a></p><p><strong>Gardening Without Pesticides: </strong><a href=\"https://www.pan-uk.org/gardening-without-pesticides/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.pan-uk.org/gardening-without-pesticides/</strong></a></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Marni Thompson</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Marni Thompson grew up on a family ranch in Montana and holds a BSc in Range Science from Montana State University. She has worked with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service for 26 years and helps farmers and ranchers implement soil health principles across the state. She also supports the annual Soil Health Symposium in Billings, Montana.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Socials</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Facebook and Instagram: </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/marnikittothompson?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>@marnikittothompson</strong></a></p><p><strong>Understanding Ag: @Understandingag</strong></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>Further References</strong></h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Medieval Way: </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDS6dGi6oZY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDS6dGi6oZY</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.pan-europe.info/press-releases/2016/05/pan-europe-conducts-webinar-inspire-towns-become-pesticide-free\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ghent parks (Netherlands) – managed without pesticides.</strong></a></p>","author_name":"Richard Tufton"}