Podcasts about Sidmouth

Peter Gibbs hosts GQT from The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth in Devon.Joining Peter are plantswoman Anne Swithinbank, pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood and the Royal Parks' Head of Horticulture Matthew Pottage.Soundtracked by the braying of the sanctuary's donkey residents, the panel tackles questions on greening up a concreted-over garden, starting a new allotment during challenging drought conditions and improving the fruiting of a hardy kiwi. They also discuss drought-tolerant planting for clay soil, the prospects for a transplanted hibiscus, and whether changing weather patterns mean it is time to rethink when wildflower meadows are sown.Also, Matthew Pottage runs a special drought clinic, and the panel reveal which garden weed they would choose to champion.Producer: Rahnee Prescod Assistant Producer: William NortonA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4* If listening on BBC Sounds and you wish to view the plant list, please go to the Gardeners' Question Time website and open this week's episode page.Tickets are available for the BBC Radio 4 Gardeners' Question Time Summer Party 2026 held at RHS Garden Wisley on Saturday 5th September.Information and ticket details can be accessed via: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley/whats-on/gardeners-question-time-summer-garden-party

In this week's episode, we are speaking with Dr. Cara Clancy, senior researcher and social scientist for the Donkey Sanctuary located in Sidmouth, England. In 1973, Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen, after buying a donkey named ‘Naughty Face', and going on to take in many donkeys after seeing the state of them at a local market, officially started The Donkey Sanctuary. Fast forward to today, and you'll see the Sanctuary present around the world, fulfilling Dr. Svendsen's dream of helping donkeys across the globe live healthy and happy lives. And today, Cara's role at the Donkey Sanctuary is senior researcher and social scientist with expertise in human-animal relations and wildlife governance. She has published on a range of topics, including public perceptions and attitudes towards donkeys, the role of working equids in humanitarian crises, and the status and distribution of free-roaming donkeys globally.We have asked Cara here today because we wanted to understand how an animal that through the ages has worked with us, carried us, toiled with us, and been a constant companion since the dawn of civilization ends up so disrespected and neglected. After listening to this episode, you also will be ready to become a champion for these big-eared, long-toothed sweethearts, smart as you like babies with arguably the cutest little hooves around. Thanks for being here and lots of love!Episode Timestamps:Introduction: 00:17Interview: 8:26Show Notes:https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/