PODCAST

BACK GARDEN BIOLOGY

In late March at the beginning of lockdown, Oxford University’s Dr Lindsay Turnbull started recording – and filming – podcasts for her students from her own back garden. Far from being exclusive, this accessible series on the biology of garden wildlife is useful for all – even mini-beast-loving school children.

Over 11 episodes, Lindsay takes us on a journey exploring the everyday wonders around us, from a detailed look at how flowers reproduce, to bee-flys that are masters of deception and why cuckoo pint flowers have such a revolting stench. And did you know that just five insect groups dominate your garden?

Learn how to identify ‘The Bug Five’ and tell them apart, with the help of beautiful drawings.

Packed with things to investigate right now, this is a fascinating biology masterclass from an expert.