# S1 Ep 32: Urban Wildlife, Wetlands and Community Gardens with Lira Valencia

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Published: 2026-05-21T05:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3695

## Resource

In this episode, Martha and Jamie are joined by wildlife educator and urban nature advocate Lira Valencia. They explore why cities are full of incredible wildlife if you know where to look, why pigeons deserve more respect, and what the new RSPB advice on bird feeding means for gardeners. This episode is packed with practical advise, wildlife facts and lots of inspiration you can apply to any space. And If you would like to grow our seed of the week, or some of the other varieties we discussed, you can find the links below: Sunflower Velvet Queen: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/sunflower-velvet-queen/ Sunflower Titan: https://shegrowsveg.com/product/sunflower-titan/ We love hearing your questions and comments - so please do get in touch: hello@homegrownpod.com Presented by : Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials:  Thomas Griffin Artwork : Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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