Episode 21

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3rd Aug 2023

How Green Is Your Garden? - Alistair Griffiths

In today's episode, Katy and Babita are joined by Alistair Griffiths, Director of Science at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). Alistair chats to us about the power of gardening for our mental health and the planet, and how plants, nature and people can join forces to accelerate change in the battle against the climate crisis.

Some useful links with more info following on from our chat with Alistair:

RHS Sustainability strategy: https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/sustainability 

Mains2Rains: https://www.mains2rains.uk/

RHS Plants for Pollinators: https://www.rhs.org.uk/science/conservation-biodiversity/wildlife/plants-for-pollinators

RHS Composting: https://www.rhs.org.uk/soil-composts-mulches/composting

The National Education Nature Park: https://schoolgardening.rhs.org.uk/News/News-results/National/2022/November/National-Education-Nature-Park

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Mum, Will the Planet Die Before I Do?
How to parent in a climate emergency
Journalists Katy Glassborow and Babita Sharma met 25 years ago and remain firm friends, sharing each others highs and lows. They spent their careers investigating news stories, including climate change, but when they both became mums the climate headlines left them in a state of fear. How do you parent in a climate emergency? Katy and Babita decided to consult some of the world’s leading climate thinkers on how to rip up 'parenting' and piece it back together to fit our planetary reality. In each episode you'll hear stark truths, honest conversation and advice to help others navigate this crazy time. Join us for more chat #MumWillThePlanetDie. Subscribe to get your weekly dose of climate parenting each Thursday.