Growing Wild

In the last of this mini series of catch up interviews, Charlotte speaks to author of The Salt Path, Raynor Winn. They discuss how we adjust from macro living to the micro, and why people who sneak through the back of tents of talks at festivals are probably the best kind of people. Support the show: www.ko-fi.com/growingwild Insta: @growingwildfm Email: growingwildreverb@gmail.com

In the 3rd of these 4 specials, Charlotte catches up with RHS Chelsea gold winning designer Charlotte Harris.  The first time they spoke was 4 years ago in Charlotte Harris' stationary cupboard.  Seems this last year we all feel a bit like we've been living in a cupboard. They talk Chelsea 2021, escaping to Scotland and what they'd like to do when freedom returns... Support the show: www.ko-fi.com/growingwild Email: growingwildreverb@gmaail.com Insta: @growingwildfm

In the second of this run of 4 special catch up episodes, Charlotte speaks with eco-psychotherapist, writer, adventurer and many, many other things, Dr. Ruth Allen.  We discover how she's coped with having to curtail her adventurous activities, how her therapeutic practice has adapted, how we can all handle the next stage of lessening restrictions and about her lovely, marvellous book Grounded. Please support the show here: www.ko-fi.com/growingwild  Contact the show via email growingwildreverb@gmail.com Instagram: @growingwildfm And don't forget to rate and subscribe!

In the first of 4 upcoming episodes, Charlotte catches up with wild swimmer, photographer, poet and all round gem, Vivienne Rickman.  Its been 4 years since their last chat.  How has she been?  What's life been like without the access to swim spots she's used to having?  What, if anything, has filled the gap? Please show support for the show at www.ko-fi.com/growingwild You can contact the show on instagram @growingwildfm and email growingwildreverb@gmail.com 

In what feels like week 600497 of lockdown, Charlotte listens to more of your voices from across the world, hears how you're coping and how you're using the outdoors to aid your sanity.  Ranging from the Netherlands to Sheffield, it's a lovely listen.   Recorded on 27th April 2020. 

I'm making another show of YOUR voices!  Send me your voice notes to growingwildreverb@gmail.com.  Let's hear how each other are and what you're still able to do or what you're missing about the outdoors.  Don't be shy now. 

In this episode we hear the voices of many listeners about what they're doing in nature during these times of great change and uncertainty, and the comfort that can bring. From folk in the UK to Sydney,  we're all reacting a little differently.  Please send in yours!  To growingwildreverb@gmail.com.  Say your name, where you are and the date.  Lets stay connected. 

Hello!  I've made this little podcast extra because I need your help!  I'm putting together a series of voice clips from YOU.  What are you doing to connect with nature in these more isolated times?  Take me with you.  Use the voice memo function on your phone and email me the file to growingwildreverb@gmail.com.  Start with your name and where you are in the world.  Let me hear what you can hear, are you walking the dog?  On the allotment? Listening to the birds? Tell me about it!  1 - 2 minute clips. It'll all get put together for the next show. I look forward to hearing you... stay well xx

This month Charlotte re caps some of the interviews from 2019, taking a look at some of the fantastic projects previously featured and the many different ways in which people connect with nature. Featuring: Food activist Sara Venn: @saralimback Elly Hargreaves of Pedal People: www.pedalpeople.com Artist Emily Stevens: www.emilyvstevens.com Illustrator Helen Cann: www.helencann.co.uk Emily of This Way maps: this-way.co Will Parsons of the British Pilgrimage Trust: www.britishpilgrimage.org Garden designer Lilly Gomm: @lillygomm Author Raynor Winn: @raynorwinn Nature writer and Springwatch presenter Kate Bradbury: @Kate_bradbury

This month Charlotte speaks to the creator of new publication Field, has a chat with Rooted for Girls about getting teenage girls out into woodland and the women of Foundle, a project reclaiming old dialect words by stone carving in the outdoors. 

This month Charlotte Speaks to street artist Jane Mutiny, Clara Nissen on how they've saved Northfields allotments in London and Jo White on re wilding their local field.

This month Charlotte chats with Elly of Pedal People, a glorious project taking elders in care homes living with dementia out for 'wind in their hair' adventures; we catch up with Jo from Grow and their exciting new plans with the National Trust and she has a blustery chat with Roweena Gerrett of Rowan Tree coaching.  Www.pedalpeople.org.uk Www.growwellbeing.org.uk Www.rowantreecoaching.com

This month Charlotte meets author of The Salt Path; Raynor Winn and chats with garden designer Lilly Gomm.  When life throws you a massive curve ball, what happens next? 

This month Charlotte speaks to artist in residence Emily Stevens at Pells pool, gets interviewed herself by Dr Ruth Allen about a recent adventure, and goes on a micro pilgrimage with Will Parsons of the British Pilgrimage Trust.  

This month Charlotte Petts meets up with story gatherer and teller, Marcus Pibworth of Ministry of Change; She goes exploring with Fergus the forager for birch trees to drink some sap from and hangs out with gardener Sophie Eliades on her allotment to talk about spuds and mouse pee in cups.

This month Charlotte hears about the successful plight of the Sussex otter, goes out nature journaling over on Ashdown Forest and explores the new exhibition at Wakehurst Place.

This month we explore all things map. Charlotte speaks to 3 different map makers, discovering their distinctive methods and reasons for creating the humble map.

This month we get a little bit political.  Theres no doubting we're facing a massive problem with our planet.  But what can we do? Charlotte speaks to Rupert Reed of Extinction Rebellion, Sara Venn of Incredible Edible and the group Wildflower Lewes to get a little insight into tangible changes we can all be part of.

This month Charlotte features a few of the voices from across the last year.  Topics covered are wild swimming, taking care of our wildlife, pilgrimage adventures and more...  always too many to choose from!  Thanks to all those who have featured and to all you who have listened. Here's to 2019!

This month Charlotte speaks to writer, speaker and founder of Embercombe, Mac Macartney, who was in town for to celebrate his new book The Children's Fire.  She also catches up with Dr Ruth Allen on her epic solo trip across Bosnia.