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Episode 40: Orchid Squad
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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jun 9, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Chris Skinner listens in as the corvid take to their nests for their final chatter of the day, an evening chorus . The following day, Matthew Gudgin joins Chris and they go in search of the Common Spotted Orchid and the striking Pyramidal Orchid.Chris explains how the geology and soil types at High Ash Farm dictate what grows where when it comes to wildflowers.Chris and Matthew stand amazed at the edge of a pond as red swarms of cyclops swirl in the water. Back at the farm truck, the pair enjoy reading emails from listeners tuned in as far as Michigan, USA! They're also intrigued and slightly jealous of the photos sent in too. Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode.We are excited to announce the arrival of our first piece of merchandise for Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast. We have 100 limited edition tote bags featuring our original podcast artworkThey’re available to look at and order at SOUNDYARD.org/chrisThe price is £20 plus £3.50 postage. And that’s because after the cost of the tote bag your money is donated directly towards the sustainability and production of this podcast.Click here to donate to the podcast. If you have a question that you'd like Chris to answer on the podcast, send an email to: chris@countrysidepodcast.co.ukJoin the official Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast newsletterChris Skinner's Countryside Podcast is produced by SOUNDYARD - a non-profit company on a mission to turn up the volume on under-heard voices. Join the SOUNDYARD newsletter
Released:
Jun 9, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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