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New podcast brings Dorset’s farmers and residents together for honest conversations about nature and local food
Dorset residents now have a new way to tune into life on the land, as a brand-new podcast launches exploring how our county’s farmers, communities and organisations are working together to restore nature and produce local food. Co-hosted by Dorset farmer Tim Gelfs and nature podcaster Lizzie McLaughlin, the Second Nature: Down in Dorset podcast goes behind the farm gate to uncover the opportunities and challenges of farming with nature in today’s countryside. Dorset Council

Lizzie McLaughlin
Feb 32 min read


Groundswell: Real Talk on Regen's Meaning, Ft. Zoe Colville & Wildfarmed's Ed Brown – My Latest Episode is LIVE!
Oh my goodness, I'm still absolutely basking in the glow of my first ever visit to Groundswell Agriculture ! 💚😌☀️ Honestly, I've been...

Lizzie McLaughlin
Jul 4, 20253 min read


Sustainable Gardening & Gluten-Free Recipes Featuring Becky Excell!
I'm so thrilled to share the second part of my incredible journey at BBC Gardeners' World Live – and this one is packed with even more inspiring conversations and sustainable discoveries! This episode, titled "Sustainable Gardening & Gluten-Free Recipes Featuring Becky Excell: More from Gardener's World Live," truly dives deeper into the vibrant worlds of eco-friendly living and delicious food.

Lizzie McLaughlin
Jun 20, 20252 min read


From Plot to Plate: My Sustainable Highlights from Gardeners' World Live are Live!
I'm incredibly excited to share a brand new episode of the Second Nature podcast with you, and trust me, you're going to want to dig into this one! I recently spent some inspiring days at BBC Gardeners' World Live, and I've brought back a treasure trove of insights just for you.

Lizzie McLaughlin
Jun 20, 20252 min read


My Day at the UK's Largest Organic Lavender Farm Discovering the Beauty and Business Behind it All
The UK's largest organic lavender farm: my visit and podcast with founder Fergus Corrigan

Lizzie McLaughlin
May 9, 20252 min read


Getting Lost in 500,000 Tulips: Farmer Copley's Yorkshire Day Out
What an unforgettable experience I had at the pre-launch event of the Farmer Copley's Tulip Festival! From the moment Willow (my corgi)...

Lizzie McLaughlin
Apr 9, 20252 min read


15 Fresh Flavours to Liven Up Your Spring Cooking: A Guide to Seasonal Produce in the UK
Spring is here, bursting with fresh flavours and the promise of delicious dishes. As the days grow warmer, gardens and farms yield a...

Seasonal Updates
Mar 18, 20253 min read


Bottle feeding a newborn Belgian Blue- precious but vital
Sometimes I wonder if the novelty of feeding newborn animals will ever wear off and then I get back into the calf shed and realise that...

Lizzie McLaughlin
Mar 18, 20252 min read
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