In this episode we welcome a New Year, a novel beginning and fresh page in our vibrant life

From the back garden, this is Biophilic - a feel-good seasonal celebration of one healing year in a Scottish perennial nature garden.

More than a gardening podcast, Biophilic meanders through the garden in a loving and gently holistic approach to sustainable wellness.

Each episode winds its way around imperfect small tasks for right now and grander plans for the future, offering encouragement to spend a little time outside each day.

So tap follow and join me, Angela Wallace, as we journey into the world of Biophilic.

Hit follow and I'll be back with another episode soon.

Animal, plants and natural events mentioned in this episode:

Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)

Christmas Tree (Normann Fir)

Climbing rose (Rosa setigera)

Common starling (Sturnus vulgaris)

Common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula)

Eurasian bluetit (Cyanistes caeruleus)

European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis)

Hardneck garlic (Allium sativum)

Hazel catkins (Corylus avellana)

Hellebore (Helleborus)

Holly (Iles aquifolium)

Honey (Mel)

Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)

Lace cap hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla)

Lemon (Citrus x limon)

Ordinary moss (Brachythecium rutabulum)

Oriental poppy (Papaver orientale)

Rainbow (Arcus/Corona pluvialis)

Rose hips (Rosa spp.)

Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)

Yule is here, the finale to our first seasonal year together. Winter cocoons our daily lives and we celebrate under fairy lights .

From the back garden, this is Biophilic - a feel-good seasonal celebration of one healing year in a Scottish perennial nature garden.

More than a gardening podcast, Biophilic meanders through the garden in a loving and gently holistic approach to sustainable wellness.

Each episode winds its way around imperfect small tasks for right now and grander plans for the future, offering encouragement to spend a little time outside each day.

So tap follow and join me, Angela Wallace, as we journey into the world of Biophilic.

Hit follow and I'll be back with another episode soon.

Animals and plants mentioned in this episode:

Basil (Ocimum basilicum)

Bramble (Rubus fruitcosus L. agg)

Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)

Cyclamen coum subsp. coum f. pallidum 'Album'

Daffodil, Hoop petticoat (Narcissus bulbocodium)

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea)

Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis)

Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta)

Hardneck garlic (Allium sativum)

Hazelnut/Purple-leaved filbert (Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' (F))

Helleborus

Honesty seed heads (Lunaria annua)

Hoop petticoat daffodil (Narcissus bulbocodium)

Welsh poppy (Papaver cambricum)

Winter Aconite (Eranthis hyemalis)

Winter jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum)

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis × intermedia 'Jelena')

Your first December episode is here. Winter cocoons our daily lives and we celebrate under fairy lights .

From the back garden, this is Biophilic - a feel-good seasonal celebration of one healing year in a Scottish perennial nature garden.

More than a gardening podcast, Biophilic meanders through the garden in a loving and gently holistic approach to sustainable wellness.

Each episode winds its way around imperfect small tasks for right now and grander plans for the future, offering encouragement to spend a little time outside each day.

So tap follow and join me, Angela Wallace, as we journey into the world of Biophilic.

Hit follow and I'll be back with another episode soon.

Plants and animals discussed in this episode:

Alder (Alnus glutinosa)

Ash (Fraxinus excelsior)

Downy birch (Betula pubescens)

Eurasian blackbird (Turdus merula)

European larch (Larix decidua)

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula)

Hardneck garlic (Allium sativum)

Hazel (Corylus avellana)

Hazelnut/Purple-leaved filbert (Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' (F))

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

Pear (Pyrus communis 'Doyenné du Comice')

Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)

Sessile oak (Quercus petraea)

Strawberry (Fragaraia x ananassa)

Timothy (Phleum pratense)

Walnut (Juglans regia)

Yellow rattle(Rhinanthus minor)