311. Explore the mysteries of the peat bog with Alys Fowler

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This week we're heading out into the boglands of North Wales with writer and gardener Alys Fowler. Alys has a passion for these wild wetlands so host Fergus followed her into one of the strangest and most beautiful landscapes the Plodcast has ever visited. Join them for a journey into another world.

Alys's book, Peatlands: A Journey Between Land and Water is published by Hodder.

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