Josie Lewis: 10 climate-resilient plants for unpredictable weather - Episode 281

We’ve learned from years of unpredictable weather patterns that the climate is demanding more of our plants than ever before, and while some struggle, others quietly thrive throughout it all.
In this episode, Sarah is joined by Josie Lewis to explore which plants are quietly thriving through late frosts, heatwaves and torrential rain with a practical, down-to-earth shortlist of resilient perennials, shrubs, grasses and ground covers to help your garden cope with an increasingly unpredictable climate.
In this episode, discover:
• How long-observed changes in weather are reshaping which plants can thrive in the garden
• Which resilient perennials, shrubs and grasses are coping best with “swivelly” weather, and why traits like tap roots and silver, hairy foliage matter
• Which much-loved plants are starting to struggle with mildew, black spot and stress
• Practical, down-to-earth techniques for helping your garden weather extremes conditions
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