The experimental dry meadow at West Dean in Sussex, made by Tom Brown and his team is still in its early stages, but looks likes it going to be a great success. Tom talks about his research into using recycled concrete and other materials as mulch, the selecting and growing of the plants and the rather beautiful and diverse outcome. He describes this in the context of the impact of climate change more generally.

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