A film student turned gardener, Connor Howlett is now based in Inchicore where he works as a gardener for Stillgarden Distillery. Why and how would a distillery use various gardens and organise foraging adventures? Well you'll just have to listen to find out! You can stay up to date with Connor on Instagram @thegardenerder, but don't forget to also follow @stillgarden_socialbotanists and @stillgardendistillery to keep up with their innovations and community projects![06:30] How Connor got into gardening. [10:20] The work he does for Stillgarden.[13:25] How Stillgarden approaches distilling differently. [16:45] Using by-products differently.[21:25] How the social botanist programme started.[25:30] The benefits Connor experienced of community gardening. [32:30] Ways in which people living in apartments can grow food.[37:00] Foraging tips & resources.[44:20] Final takeaway: peatfree compost & random questions!Also mentioned: Rascals BreweryPocket ForestsCulture Near YouCommunity Gardens IrelandWildfooduk.comQuick Cuppa Herbal by Fiann Ó'NualláinRTÉ Programme Faoi BhláthThe Imposter DocumentaryAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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