James Wong is a gardener, ethnobotanist, broadcaster and proud owner of 500 houseplants. He's On Jimmy's Farm for a chat about all things green.

Hear all about terrariums, houseplants… and why supermarket veggies get more nutritious even after they’ve been harvested. James also opens up about his journey into botany.

You can follow James here.

You can find out more about Jimmy’s upcoming book for the 20th anniversary of the farm here.

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As a city-dweller with limited gardening experience, Emma was surprised at how growing her own fruit and vegetables made her feel.

Emma started sharing some of her allotment fails and successes online, and quickly attracted a loyal following.

She chats to Jimmy about gardening tips, tricks and techniques, flamboyant sheds, and her on-going battle with slugs and snails!

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This week Jimmy is joined by Ruby and Lutfi Radwan, founders of Willowbrook Farm.They discuss their transition into farm life, building their home from materials from the land, their approach to farming, the challenges, and explain what halal really represents.

You can find out more about Willowbrook Farm here.

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Author and and broadcaster Danny Wallace moved from London to rural Suffolk, just ten minutes up the road from Jimmy, in early 2020.

Danny tells Jimmy about how he adapted to country life, the benefits and the set-backs...and the unexpected.

Crabbing, village neighbours, bespectacled dogs, and discussions of the importance of open spaces and clean air - should we all up sticks and move to the country?

You can find out more about Danny's book here.

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For six generations, the Pemberton family have farmed at Birks Farm in the picturesque town of Lytham, Lancashire. In 2016 Tom (the farmer’s son) uploaded his first video to Youtube about a raw milk dispenser. To his surprise, thousands watched. Now Tom shares warts and all farming stories with fans around the world. 

This week Jimmy and Tom shoot the breeze about farming, and the unfair or outdated criticism the industry often receives.

They discuss how helping people understand how their food is made is as important for farmers today as the farming itself.

You can subscribe to Tom’s channel here.

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On the latest episode we’ll find out about the historical challenges of conserving and preserving the natural environment.

This week Jimmy is joined by Matthew Kelly, who in his new book ‘The Women Who Saved the English Countryside' he traces the history of landscape preservation through the lives of four remarkable women in the past 150 years; Beatrix Potter, Octavia Hill, Pauline Dower, and Sylvia Sayer.

Jimmy and Matthew also touch on current challenges including access to rural places to all, the continuity of land use by all public, and the challenges of the new generation of activists from BLM, to Right to Roam activists who draw inspiration from the Kinder Scout trespass of 1930s.

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This week Jimmy is joined by Charlie Corbett to talk about his book '12 Birds to Save Your Life'. After the unexpected loss of his mother, Charlie realised he'd become a stranger to the natural world surrounding him.

Looking outwards from his own grief, Charlie found solace in an unexpected place - birds.

Charlie and Jimmy talk about the importance of interacting with nature for your mental health, the excitement of learning about newfound hobbies, and most importantly - what their favourite bird is. 

You can find out more about Charlie's book here.

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Lily started her career as an international model when she was a teenager, but she found herself on a slightly different journey into climate change activism after finding the confidence to refuse to wear fur on the catwalk.

Hear about some of the eco-activists and pioneers she’s spoken to along the way, and why she thinks despite all the gloomy statistics, there is reason to be optimistic.

It’s Mental Health Awareness week, and Lily also shares some of her personal anecdotes about how she’s incorporated nature into her life for her physical and mental wellbeing.

You can find out more about Lily’s book, Who Cares Wins here, and listen to her podcast here.

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First up, it’s gardener and psychiatrist Sue Stuart-Smith, author of the bestselling book, The Well Gardened Mind. 

Gardening has been shown to not only makes you feel better emotionally, it contributes to your physical wellbeing, reducing blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. 

Sue talks about her research on gardening’s healing effects, and shares some of her case studies with prison inmates, soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder engaged in horticultural programs, and patients who are grieving and have depression.

You can find out more about Sue’s book here, and her Serge Hill garden project here.

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Jimmy is joined by his Food Unwrapped co-host, Kate Quilton, on his farm today to talk about 'healthy' food and diet misconceptions. They also chat about Kate's journey towards a more holistic approach to health, from her diet to cold water dipping, to breastfeeding her son.

The UK has the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the world, and Kate talks about her experience, and how there is still a social stigma against breastfeeding in public.

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Award-winning writer Cal Flyn is On Jimmy’s Farm this week to chat about her journey around the world’s abandoned places, areas where nature has been allowed to take over again.

Hear about the surprising ecological discoveries in different places such as Chernobyl, a ghost town in Detroit, and an uninhibited Scottish island…which has subsequently been taken over by feral cattle.

Cal won the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year award for her book, Islands of Abandonment: Life in the Post-Human Landscape. You can read more about it here.

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Fermentation, rosé, Prosecco, pea shoots and avocados all come up during the chat.

Matt and Olly also share some of the live TV fails they've experienced on Saturday Kitchen, including a wine-tasting feature with no wine.

You can find out more about Matt's new cooking book here, and Olly's new cocktail book here.

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Ben Rawlence joins Jimmy to talk about the Arctic treeline, and how climate change is causing our forests to creep north, and what it means for our own survival.

We always hear about planting more trees, but we don't hear so much about the importance of where we plant them. Scientists are only just beginning to understand the astonishing significance of these northern forests for all life on Earth, and Ben tells Jimmy what he's found in his research around the world.

You can read more about about Ben's book, The Treeline: The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth, here.

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They talk to Jimmy about their journey and the true story of Lynbreck Croft – a regenerative Scottish croft rooted in local food and community.

Hear what happens when you follow your dreams of living on the land; and how two people became farmers with no experience – and how they learned to make a living from it, their way.

Find out how they learn how to work with Highland cattle, become part of the crofting community and begin to truly understand how they can farm in harmony with nature to produce wonderful food for themselves and the people around them.

Lynn and Sandra have just written a bestselling book, This Wild Faming Life, you can find out more about it, and their story here.

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Sally, who writes a column for Country Living, moved from London to a rural farm in Yorkshire fifteen years ago, swapping the urban lifestyle for fresh air, a gentler pace of life and....chickens.

Hear why nearly half of all people who move to the country end up returning to the city, practical advice for those considering the move, and the unexpected perks of living closer to nature.

You can find out about Sally and her books here.

Join the History Hit Book Club starting 1st April. A community passionate about history, who want to further their historical education.The April/May read is Scoff: A History of Food and Class in Britain by Pen Vogler. Membership includes a £5 voucher, a live Q&A between our very own Alice Loxton and Pen Vogler, free access to other History Hit events and more! Join now in time for April 1st.

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Bez, who has kept bees for more than seven years, shares some hilarious anecdotes about his beekeeping journey, and the lessons he's learnt along the way.

Jimmy also speaks with chair of the British Beekeepers Association (BBKA), Anne Rowberry, about the importance of the UK bee population. It's estimated it would cost farmers £1.8 billion a year to pollinate our crops without them, and around 90% of wild plants and 75% of leading global crops depend on animal pollination. But Anne also shares how bees are a lot more important to our existence than just their economic value.

You can find out more about beekeeping here.

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Open water swimming boomed during the pandemic, with searches for the term “wild swimming” increasing by 94%, according the Outdoor Swimming magazine’s annual report. Many swimmers talk about the positive impact on their mental and physical health. Cold water immersion reduces inflammation and stress hormones, and one study found that it can boost dopamine levels by 530%.

Angela has swam in the Wye for decades, and often sleeps on the riverbank with just a sleeping bag. She's an advocate for swimming without a trace; being able to enjoy the health benefits and nature while simultaneously considering ecosystems. Hear how to avoid inadvertently damaging wildlife, and how wild swimming can improve your health and wellbeing.

Find out more about Angela's outdoor swimming business here.

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Jake talks to Jimmy about how the natural world has an impact on his mindset and mental wellbeing. He explains lessons he’s learnt from interviewing people like Bear Grylls and Kelly Holmes on his podcast, High Performance, and shares how he tries to live a greener life.

Jake also chats about his sustainable eyewear business, Coral, which creates glasses from recycled plastic and fishing nets rescued from oceans.

Find out more about Jake’s new book, High Performance: Lessons from the Best on Becoming Your Best, here.

Read more about Coral here.

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Dale talks to Jimmy about sportwashing in football, an industry which attracts airline, betting, fast-food and oil money. He also tells us details about his plans to build the lowest carbon footprint stadium - and how being green has been good for business as well as player performance.

Hear also about Dale’s latest venture outside of football - carbon negative diamonds (even better for the environment than carbon neutral).

You can find out more about the Forest Green Rovers here.

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The guys from BOSH!, who reach over 26 million people a month with their plant-based recipes, join Jimmy on his farm to discuss some of the biggest misconceptions about veganism, covering everything from sustainability to affordability. They chat about the sudden rise in popularity of plant-based diets, big corporations jumping on the 'vegan bandwagon', and why it’s important to avoid black-and-white thinking about food.

Henry and Ian’s new book, BOSH! on a Budget, is out now.

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Jimmy chats to Sarah about environmental issues with the agricultural industry, and what needs to be done for a greener future.

You can find out more about The Bug Farm here, and its latest conservation work here.

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The founder of the Eden Project, Sir Tim Smit, joins Jimmy on the farm today. Sir Tim, one of Jimmy’s heroes, explains how everyone thought he was mad when he first decided to turn to environmentalism after a successful career in music. Hear how he started out selling tickets from a portable toilet, and why he thinks he was able to make his extraordinary vision come to life. They also discuss rewilding derelict urban areas, Tim’s new plans in China, and the future of farming. 

You can find out more about The Eden Project here. 

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You can find out more about By Rotation here.

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Jamie’s new cooking competition show, The Great Cookbook Challenge, will air from Monday 31st January, 8pm on Ch4.

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From bug burgers and sustainable football clubs, to viagra honey and foraging fungi, Jimmy’s new weekly podcast will cover all things ecology.

Hear Jimmy chat to guests like his old friend Jamie Oliver, ecopreneur Eshita Kabra-Davies, the Eden Project's Sir Tim Smit, BOSH!, Dale Vince, Bez from the Happy Mondays... and many more.

A new episode will drop every Thursday, so join Jimmy on his farm.

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