Show Notes
SHOW NOTES Episode 13: Unruly: soil secrets for gardeners and green keepers 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. They offer top tips on how to nurture our soils and plants, the show notes are full of vital links.
Host, producer: Richard Tufton Co-host, producer: Claire Mackenzie Editor: Meg Chatham Score: Matt Griffin Instagram: @neidpath_farms
Six Inches of Soil
Website: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/ Book: https://www.sixinchesofsoil.org/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sixinchesofsoil/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/six-inches-of-soil-b75059234/
Vicki Hird
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.
Links
Website: www.rebuggingtheplanet.org Book: Rebugging the Planet Latest blogs: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/blogs/vicki-hird
Socials: Instagram, X, LinkedIn: @vickihird Bluesky: @vickihird.bsky.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/vickihird
Wildlife gardening resources: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/gardening
Nicole Masters
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.
Links Website: https://www.integritysoils.com/ for online course, coaches Book "For the love of Soil" Their CREATE school applications open on the 1st of May https://www.integritysoils.com/pages/create-2026-mexico
Socials: Facebook Insta: @masters.nicole & @integrity_soils YouTube
Excellent tutorial YouTube videos with Nicole by LA Sanitation
Nick Mole
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.
Links
PAN UK: https://www.pan-uk.org Pesticide-Free Towns: https://www.pan-uk.org/pesticide-free/ Pavement Plant Guide: https://www.pan-uk.org/pavement-plants/ Gardening Without Pesticides: https://www.pan-uk.org/gardening-without-pesticides/
Marni Thompson
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.
Socials
Facebook and Instagram: @marnikittothompson Understanding Ag: @Understandingag
Further References
Medieval Way: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDS6dGi6oZY
Ghent parks (Netherlands) – managed without pesticides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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