258. Spend the day in a summer meadow at glorious Wakehurst in Sussex
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This week we're exploring the Royal Botanical Gardens of Wakehurst in Sussex exploring why meadows filled with grasses, herbs and flowers are so vital for wildlife and for our own wellbeing. Annabel Ross is your host, exploring these all-too-rare delights with Wakehurst expert Iain Parkinson.
Later, join the Plodcast team for a 'studio' chat in the meadows of Severn Beach near Bristol to hear your emails and sounds that you've sent in.
Visit kew.org/wakehurst to find out more about Wakehurst, home to the Millennium Seed Bank.
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