Leif recently finished a PhD at Kew Gardens where he focused on the fascinating reproductive behaviours of four types of orchids, or, to put it a little more salaciously ‘the secret sex life of anthropomorphic orchids’. Leif is also the author of two highly commended books: Where the Wildflowers Grow and The Orchid Hunter, both recounting his journeys around Britain and Ireland in search of fascinating plant life. 

Leif’s mission is to encourage us all to pay attention to the plants between the cracks in the pavements, the wildflowers hidden in plain sight, and the nature that can be found in the most unexpected of places. 

Interested to find out more?

Find Leif on Instagram: @leifbersweden

And on the web: https://leifbersweden.com/ 

Where the Wildflowers Grow: https://www.waterstones.com/book/where-the-wildflowers-grow/leif-bersweden/9781529349573 

The Orchid Hunters: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-orchid-hunter/leif-bersweden/9781780723525 

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Alice is the best-selling author of Why Women Grow and Roobound, both of which were nominated for the Wainwright Prize. Alice is also the host of the Why Women Grow and In Haste podcasts and writes beautifully for the Guardian and other publications on nature, gardening and life in the city.

Our conversation with Alice touches on the profound and healing relationships forged with the land through gardening, exploring how our gardens have the power to inspire change and heal our souls. 

Interested to find out more?

Find Alice on Instagram: @alicevincentwrites

And on the web: https://www.alicevincent.co.uk/

Why Women Grow (book): https://www.waterstones.com/book/why-women-grow/alice-vincent/9781838855437 

Why Women Grow (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-women-grow/id1659885168

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Holly and Francesca are the first-generation regenerative farmers transforming Nunwell Home Farm on the Isle of Wight. They currently farm 125 acres of the Nunwell Estate, guided by their philosophy to work with nature, not against it.

“Passionate about ecologically-minded land use and fighting climate breakdown”, Holly and Francesca are shaking up the agricultural industry and creating a collaborative community along the way.

Interested to find out more?

Find Holly and Francesca on Instagram: @nunwellhomefarm

Or check out their website: https://www.nunwellhomefarm.co.uk/

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ReRooted is an interview series which aims to reconnect us with the land, the seasons, and the natural world. With planetary well-being at the heart of our mission, we have been travelling around the UK to learn from the incredible people working at the forefront of this movement. 

From two inspiring regenerative farmers on the Isle of Wight to wild swimmers and botanists, we hope these conversations compel you to help protect our beautiful planet and spend a little more time outside.

Working on this project over the past few months has been the most wonderful and inspiring experience. We've learnt so much from the brilliant guests we’ve interviewed and cannot wait to share their stories with you!

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ReRooted is hosted by Nicky Wightman and Becki Hills. 

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