20: Back garden biodiversity: 9,600

Recorded at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Alice and Sue explore the vital role our gardens play in supporting wildlife and how we can help shape these thriving mini ecosystems. At the UKCEH Nature Decoded exhibit, they meet UKCEH data scientist Alyssa Duffy, who introduces the innovative biodiversity‑monitoring technologies on display — from soil and freshwater acoustic sensors to the LepiSense, affectionately known as the “moth photo booth”.They also speak with UKCEH ecologist Dr Michael Pocock about how anyone can contribute to science by recording the wildlife in their gardens using apps like iRecord, and the wellbeing benefits that come from taking part. The Big British Garden Survey, a collaboration between UKCEH and the National Garden Scheme, offers another way for people to help build a richer picture of the wildlife around us. Dr Richard Claxton, Chief Executive of the National Garden Scheme, shares more about this survey and the importance of taking part.Hosts: Sue Nelson and Alice HopeProducer: Rachael BuchananCounting the Earth is a Boffin Media Production for the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology.Find out more:  UKCEH Nature Decoded at RHS Chelsea Flower Show featuring soundscapes of worms, ants, beetles and more!iRecord, UK Pollinator Monitoring Scheme and other citizen science apps.Big British Garden SurveyWellbeing benefits of participating in citizen science