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Keeping it Local

The brilliant broadcaster Edith Bowman chats about growing up in a family-run hotel near the seaside in rural Scotland, and her recent move from London to the countryside.

Liza Tarbuck delves into the beauty of Mother Nature and finds out how we can help. Gardeners World presenter Arit Anderson gives top tips on how we can get involved in growing through various community initiatives. The brilliant broadcaster Edith Bowman chats about growing up in a family-run hotel near the seaside in rural Scotland, and her recent move from London to the countryside.

Plus, we discover the power of another plant with Dr Lauriane Chalmin-Pui - the Wellbeing Fellow from the Royal Horticultural Society. Today it's Lamb's Ear! And find out what Edith picked to add to Liza's Imaginary Flowerbed.

If you've been inspired to Let It Grow, let us know what you've been planting! Email liza.t@bbc.co.uk or share it on social media using #LetItGrow.

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57 minutes

Music Played

  • Earth, Wind & Fire

    September

    • Greatest Hits Of 1978 (Various Artis.
    • Premier.
    • 3.
  • KT Tunstall

    Other Side of the World

    • (CD Single).
    • Relentless Records.
  • Diddy & Faith Evans

    I'll Be Missing You (feat. 112)

    • Huge Hits 1997 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Anastacia

    Left Outside Alone

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.
  • The Jam

    A Town Called Malice

    • Jam Story.
    • Universal.
  • Green Day

    Wake Me Up When September Ends

    • (CD Single).
    • Reprise.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Sun 7 May 2023 03:00