Alan Titchmarsh - Gardening for Wildlife - An Interview

Gardening For Wildlife - In this interview with Alan Titchmarsh, we discuss the benefits of gardening for wildlife and the joy and wellbeing it can bring to our lives. We also speak about his career and the influences that led him to become a renowned gardener and designer.
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[@Lauradicus]

When I get to the nursery I always walk around to see which plants (I usually go for perennials) are covered with bees then I plant that. Works a charm.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

It's an excellent way to know which plants are of benefit Laura - although I have had slight guilt-pangs in the past knowing I am taking the plants elsewhere! ;) Best wishes, Joel

[@Lauradicus]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton I have no problem freeing plants from a nursery environment. If I see it in the wild or another garden I just buy seeds and grow my own... hardwood cuttings... etc.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

@@Lauradicus That's brilliant :) growing your own is the best way for sure, and saves a considerable amount of money! :)

[@Wilson-bg4cg]

Enjoyed immensely here in Louisiana, USA.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Really glad you enjoyed this - and all the way over in Louisiana too! So pleased the videos are reaching you - thanks for your support, it's appreciated - best wishes, Joel

[@manulalnnaarayanan16]

Love for Mother Nature....be a climate warrior👍

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Great words Manulal! I know a person near to my house who has artificial turf... and has bought an artificial large grasshopper that is powered by solar, to make grasshopper sounds... I have to laugh, otherwise I would cry! ;) Stay safe Manulal, keep being that warrior :)

[@alisonburgess345]

Wonderful - really enjoyed that interview. Well done!

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you! Alan was an absolute joy to meet and of course to interview in Isle of Wight - so down to earth, so approachable and he made everything so "easy" :) Best wishes - Joel

[@wildlifegardener-tracey6206]

Very relaxed chat. What a great font of knowledge and some really important advice on flowers. Just popped out in my wildlife garden to stake up a very tall Jack by the hedge only to find an Orange tip butterfly caterpillar on there. Very cold and wet. So carefully removed it and placed it underneath the leaf to give it some shelter. I’d only spotted males this spring too. Very chuffed.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you Tracey. Yes, he is a top bloke and really lovely to talk to. Orange tips - my favourite butterfly! 😁 If you want to see the full life cycle, here’s a link to my first KZbin vid - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZisqH1qqthopKc enjoy 😊

[@kathrynnorman2253]

You are such an amazing person interviewing such a wonderful human being :)

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

I really did enjoy speaking to him, he makes everyone feel so at ease and of course his knowledge is second to none :)

[@kathrynnorman2253]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton He seems such an inspirational person :)

[@georgealderson4424]

What a shame the video was so short Sir! I could have listened to Mr. T and you chatting for ages (though the sound was a bit quiet in places). I am continuing my little efforts and planted some thyme, rosemary and other herbs. Notably, I planted something called a strawberry mint but despite the reputation of mint spreading all over the place (my intention on the particular patch) I think the planting has turned out to be more of an interment! It looks a bit terminally sick! I supsect the warm weather/watering balance(and will blame the weather anyway! This is UK. We aren't supposed to have warm, dry spells haha) Anyway I will carry on and take a bit of consolation that a buddleia D and a hebe I planted donkey's years ago are still buzzing/flapping with bees and butterflies and the Almighty has seen fit to plant an elderberry which I think is most helpful and considerate of Him. Blessings and peace Sir.

[@jamesgrant7201]

Any chance you'll ever do an interview with Dave Goulson?

[@lyndalambert9639]

What a great start to the day , this watching interview which was like chat between old friends. So true that more emphasis should be on young people taking up gardening in all it's forms as a career.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Thank you Lyn. A top chap to discuss the benefits of gardening for wildlife with. Completely agree that more emphasis needs to be made toward encouraging the next generation of wildlife gardeners.

[@gardeninside1367]

Love from india 😍🇮🇳🇮🇳😍😘

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Love back from England!

[@gardeninside1367]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton thanks brother 😁😁😁🎉🎉🎆🎆🎈

[@LoriSavingWild]

so sad even when the sound was there I could hardly hear. Maybe put the microphone near your guest when they are talking. So glad I found your site.

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Oh, sorry about that - it sounds fine normally, maybe there was a glitch elsewhere - do try again if you can. I'm glad you found the site too, welcome to the channel :) Best wishes - Joel

[@LoriSavingWild]

so strange that the first 4 minutes were silent. Darn

[@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton]

Think it might be a glitch on YT when you watched it Lori - apologies for that, I just watched the first 10 minutes and it was fine for me :/ Hope you enjoy the rest of the channel though - best wishes, Joel

[@LoriSavingWild]

@@WildYourGardenWithJoelAshton THanks and yes loving your videos. Thank you for all you do for our wild places and wild beings.

[@dianefields6056]

Strange! I heard the first 4 or so minutes and then it went silent.??

[@dianefields6056]

Oh, I persevered and sound came back on after the 9 min mark.