Moonlight Museum Ria Mishaal

You've known this podcast as ‘Changing Nature’, where we've explored our connections to nature and discussed ways to live more harmoniously with our environment. We’ve delved into the wonders of the natural world and how understanding and caring for it can lead to profound changes, not just around us, but within us. You can still enjoy our first season right here. 
I have some exciting news to share about the evolution of our journey together -  it’s time for our next chapter. We are transitioning to a new name and a focus on the wonders of the natural world and how they can inspire us. Welcome to "Moonlight Museum," a place where we will cultivate curiosity and creativity through the exploration of stories of natural history and art. While we continue to celebrate the marvels of nature, we will also explore how these wonders inspire beautiful art. From the shimmer of iridescence to the ethereal glow of bioluminescence, we will dive into the science behind these natural phenomena and discover how they can ignite our creative passions.
Whether you are eager to learn about the secrets of nature or an artist looking for inspiration, Moonlight Museum is where we'll connect the dots between nature’s brilliance and artistic expression
The first season of Moonlight Museum is coming soon, So, click that subscribe button to be the first to hear the new episodes when I launch. Thank you for being part of this journey, and I look forward to discovering the connections between art and science with you all.

Did you know that a bouquet of field-grown flowers from a small grower in the UK has a carbon footprint of only 5% that of the Dutch or Kenyan grown bouquet? In this episode I’m exploring the sustainability of cut flowers. My guest is Fiona Porter, a cut flower grower from the Cotswolds in England. We discuss just what the problem is, how best to source sustainably grown flowers and what you can do to start growing a few flowers for cutting in your own garden. 

The longer warmer days of June bring some wonderful animals and plants into view. Following our theme of connecting with nature in simple ways of looking, listening and feeling the nature around us, in this episode, I share details of some British summer wildlife you look out for this month. I believe community and collaboration are the keys to progress, so I also share three nature events in the UK and beyond that you can get involved in this month.

House plants have a significant positive impact on our mental health, improving our moods, reducing stress, and increasing productivity and concentration too. Throughout the COVID pandemic, with many of us confined to our homes, the psychological benefits of houseplants became even more evident. In this episode, I sit down with some passionate plant enthusiasts about their journey with keeping houseplants. I speak with a jewelry designer from Hereford, a botanical illustrator from London, a yoga instructor from Plymouth, and a business coach from Pretoria in South Africa. We talk about their journeys with house plants, what they have found easy and hard and what benefits they personally think their indoor jungles bring to their lives and mental health. Make yourself a cup of tea and listen to our lovely conversations in this episode.

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, research has shown that plants can positively impact human health most through well-being and productivity improvements. In this episode, 
My guest is Liv, co-owner of Fancy Plants, an independent plant shop in Bristol, England. We talk about the best indoor plants for beginners, choosing plants to suit your home and lifestyle, how to pair plants and grow your houseplant collection and why water doesn't always equal love. If you want to learn more about bringing nature indoors and creating your own indoor jungle, this is the conversation for you. 

In the first episode of Changing Nature, Ria Mishaal, a natural scientist, turned artist and photographer, explores the meaning behind connecting to nature and just how you can connect yourself to nature. Delving into five simple pathways laid out in the Nature Connection Handbook by Miles Richardson and Carly W. Butler, she sees how to connect with Nature at home.