366. Harvesting walnuts with the Bishop of Bath and Wells in the Somerset Levels

S19E67 - 366. Harvesting walnuts with the Bishop of Bath and Wells in the Somerset Levels

Published: September 1, 2026

Duration: 57:56

This week, the Plodcast heads to Sharpham Park Farm in the Somerset Levels to join the 'Pickle Me Walnuts' day of harvesting and preparing young walnuts to make an ancient delicacy.


Roger Saul is the owner of Sharpham Park and the inspiration behind the walnut grove and he talks to Plodcast host Fergus Collins about the importance of walnuts in our diet and culture.


While the walnut harvest is blessed by Bishop Michael, bishop of Bath and Wells, Fergus hears about the incredible nutritional powers of walnuts from author Lucy Williamson, learns about...