# The wildlife wonders of hazel, the science of winter wellbeing and hot crops from Wisley

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Podcast: [Gardening with the RHS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gardening-with-the-rhs-5547058)
Published: 2026-02-12T12:45:00+00:00
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This week, as its delicate catkins unfurl on bare branches, Digital Science Editor Olivia Drake introduces this month’s RHS Wildlife Wonder plant — the hazel – which not only supplies queen bumblebees with much needed early pollen, but also provides tasty nuts and abundant leaves to support a huge range of wildlife throughout the year. And while it may still be a little early to sow most crops directly outdoors, if you’ve got a greenhouse or warm windowsill you can get a head start on the growing season. Down at RHS Garden Wisley, Liz Mooney is busy sowing aubergines, sweet peppers and chillies, and she’ll be sharing her top tips for getting the best from these heat-loving crops. Finally, Professor Ross Cameron from the University of Sheffield – author of Plants Can Save Your Life – joins us to explore the science of plants and wellbeing, and how indoor gardening can play a powerful role in boosting our health. Host: Guy Barter Contributors: Olivia Drake, Liz Mooney, Ross Cameron, Gareth Richards Links: RHS Plants Can Save Your Life: How to live healthier and happier with plants Wildlife wonder - hazel RHS Grow Your Own

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