The Plant Based Podcast

This episode is a listeners favourite! We picked from the top downloaded episodes to start series 15 of the podcast. We couldn't be happier to re-release @augusts_garden chatting about her huge career switch into gardening from high up in the sky. @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening talk with the ever smiling, floral dressing, passionate gardener August - known as Augusts Garden to her over 100,000 instagram followers. Find out how August went from a long career as an air hostess to her work at Belmond le Manoir and gardening with children. 

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 15 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

We’ve decided to re release our first ever podcast episode. This episode has been one of the most popular episodes we’ve recorded and no wonder why! It’s all about bees. Find out all about the Cambridge botanic garden research into the fascinating life of bees. What colours do they prefer? What surfaces do they prefer? We found out with Director of the gardens Professor Glover.

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

Dr. Neil Buttery is the award winning author of The Dark History of Sugar'. He is also a podcaster and cook of British food from the past - and his specialist subject is PUDDINGS! @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening delve into the history of food including sugar - and it may surprise you!

In the Horti Hangout this week meet @mike_thegardener who steps in for @mr_plantgeek this week and chats with @ellenmarygardening about useful shrubs, writing for magazines, The Garden Media Guild plus much more.

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

The ‘Muscular Dystrophy UK Forest Bathing Garden’ is being designed by Ula Maria. Ula is a renowned garden and landscape designer based in London who specialises in creating distinctive outdoor spaces for private and commercial clients in the UK and overseas.

After winning RHS ‘Young Designer of the Year’ in 2017, Ula Maria set up her studio with a focus on creating emotive garden spaces and has previously designed garden spaces at other UK garden shows, but this is her first at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. @ellenmarygardening chats with Ula to find out more about her passion for landscaping and the RHS Chelsea show garden she has designed. 

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

From postman to worldwide known Terrarium expert, Ben Newell otherwise known as @WorcesterTerrariums started his journey only a few years ago as a content creator. Now his content has had millions of views, he has worked with Marvel, LadBible and some of the most well known faces on social media. Ben joins @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening on the podcast for this episode about content creation and making terrariums.

Afterwards Michael and Ellen chat let lag, upcoming horticultural work, doing things at the last minute and being sea sick! Yes...this is a plant based podcast ;-)

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

Michael is delivering a solo episode this week, as he chats to Ed Morrison about the unique Roots Allotment project - geared towards the modern allotmenteer, where equipment is shared, plots are smaller, and a no-dig method of growing is encouraged. 

Listen to Michael chat to Ed about the project in great detail! We think you’ll feel very inspired that we can all grow, wherever we live!

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

Manoj Malde joins @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening in this weeks episode to talk about the joys of gardening, designing for RHS Chelsea Flower Show and getting married there along with his brand new book called Your Outdoor Room: How to design a garden you can live in which is due to be released soon.

Afterwards, Michael and Ellen gossip from opposite sides of the Atlantic, being sleepless in Seattle and Valentines Roses. 

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

In this episode @ellenmarygardening talks to RHS Chelsea newcomer Giulio Giorgi all about the design process and why this garden is so important. The World Child Cancer's Nurturing Garden is a sensory haven designed for children with cancer and their families to bring joy, hope and escapism through experiences with nature. After the show, it will be relocated permanently to one of the Young Lives vs Cancer ‘Homes from Home’, which allows families to stay together whilst a child is undergoing cancer treatment.

 

Follow the journey of the garden by following @giulio__giorgi on Instagram plus @project.giving.back to see it all coming together. 

 

www.giuliogiorgi.com

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

In this weeks episode meet Joel Web from Hydria Life, who help to bring nature inside and tranquility outside with their clever water fountains. Biophilia is about loving nature and being immersed in the joy of the natural world and can bring great health benefits. In this episode Joel tells us more about it and how Hydria fountains can help bring an extra something special to any garden of any size.    We also chat with Jenny Winnard @Jenny_ourfamilyallotment in this weeks 'horticulture hangout' chat where @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening talk imposter syndrome, forgetting how to start the car and taking inspiration from the RHS shows.   

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

This week, we have a very special treat, as Michael broadcasts from inside an actual greenhouse, in the centre of international trade event, IPM Essen!! Michael chats to Nat Porter from YPHA and Porters Nurseries about what they’ve spotted at the show, if trends actually exist, why some are snobby about what people grow, and tonnes more. A whole hour of two gardening minds chewing horti cud, what more could you want….?

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

This weeks episode is with Sound Matters. The team who create sound and listening experiences that can help you change the world. Most recently, they recorded sounds around the Newt estate in Somerset, and the fabulous Great Dixter. The sound recordings are not always as you may expect, yes there's bird song- but they also document sounds in the border, amongst log piles, deep in the raised beds, and in the centre of the compost heap.

Afterwards, @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about houseplants, heating and hosting!

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

Ever wondered what it’s like to pull together an RHS show? In this weeks episode Ellen Mary chats with Show Lead Kate Dufton about the behind the scenes work to make sure everything comes together and what’s coming up for the 2024 show. Find out more about the show and get your tickets including a new type of ticket which Kate tells us all about on the podcast.

https://www.rhsmalvern.co.uk

 

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

Series 14 kicks off with an incredible guest! We always ask guests on the podcast where their gardening journey started, the majority will say from their parents or grandparents who are of course all legends! But imagine if your gardening inspiration was non other than the late Geoff Hamilton! Yes on todays show we have the owner of Barnsdale Gardens, horticulturalist, writer, radio and television broadcaster Nick Hamilton.

Hear all about Nick's childhood, gardening gems from his father and the glorious gardens he and the team maintain for visitors. Afterwards, @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening get together for the first horti hangout of 2024 with gossip, gardening and general chat.

Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

Also check them out on socials: 

Instagram: @hydria_fountain Facebook: @hydriafountain

In our final episode before the festivities, Michael talks to Andrea Lazzeri - connoisseur of poinsettia - about this amazing Christmas star. We have all the tips you need!!

 

 

The final episode in this series falls just before Christmas so we've put together a compilation of interviews all about Christmas plants! @mr_plantgeek brings tips for keeping your Poinsettia happy in your home from the Italian breeder of some of Europes leading varieties plus the story behind the Cyclamen and ho wit can be used indoors and outside over the festive period. @ellenmarygardening brings the Christmas tree care tips along with @theplantrescuer helping you to keep your Christmas Cactus alive!    Afterwards, Michael and Ellen have an end of series gossip that often goes off on tangents, with numerous inappropriate topics. It must be the end of the year!    Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

In this weeks episode we chat with writer and author Jean Vernon. Jean is a champion for bees, pollinators and all wildlife and is on a mission to educate everyone about the intricate balance of nature in gardens from birds to bees and everything in-between. @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening find out about Jeans love of gardens, her books and get some wildlife friendly gardening take home tips. As a bonus Jean has provided her top 10 plants for pollinators below:   Vipers Bugloss Hellebores Flowering currant Comfrey Fuchsias Echinops Cherry plum Prunus cerasifera Crocus Lungwort Dandelions   Find out more about Jean, her books and upcoming workshops at:  www.TheGreenJeanie.com www.AddictedToBees.com   Horti hangout this week is with Adam Marshall known as the Green Fingered City Boy on social media. Hear about his story of gardening, snapper the Venus fly trap and bare root plants. Plus lots of Tulips!    Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

In this weeks episode, Michael is hopping across Europe, as he talks to Guy at Morel Cyclamen about this fantastic, very colourful cool season plant! Find out what’s coming next in the breeding too!

Then, he finds himself in the Netherlands as part of the Eat This In Residency program, which is designed to help connect society to what happens in horticulture and agriculture. Michael just runs through his diary of where he’s been and who he’s talked to, but lots more content will follow from that particular trip over the coming months.

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

If you have ever wondered why you should grow Roses, let Daniel Myhill tell you why, how and what to grow! Daniel is the National Collection holder for Rosa persica hybrids and knows a thing or two about Roses. This informative and fun chat with Daniel will get you growing the best Roses.

Afterwards Ellen and Michael are joined by a gardening internet sensation for this weeks horti hangout! It's Michael Griffiths, known as @the_mediterranean_gardener chatting social media planning, gardening and acting Pirate style.

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

If you haven't heard of horticulturalist Barbara Segall then where have you been hiding?! Barbara is well known for her books about gardening, herbs and travel, an established editor for magazines, Assistant County Organiser for the National Gardens Scheme in Suffolk and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture.   In this episode @ellenmarygardening chats with Barbara about the changing face of horticulture, herbs and book writing. Also hear some exciting news from Amateur Gardening Magazine, which can only be great news for gardeners everywhere.    Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

Part II - Following on from yesterdays podcast release, hear the remainder of our interview with Clare Matterson from the Royal Horticultural Society. Listen to Part I first in the podcast library. 

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.ukm

Part I: This episode is with the Director General of the Royal Horticultural Society Clare Matterson CBE. Clare took on this big role over a year ago bringing a wealth of experience having been the Director of Engagement at the Natural History Museum, spent 18 years at the Wellcome Trust and has led many initiatives linking planet and health. @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek chat with Clare not only about the RHS plans for the future but the future of horticulture altogether. Perhaps it needs a rebrand? Part II of this episode is released on Monday 6th November 2023. 

 

Next comes a tone change entirely with the Horti Hangout where @happy_place_gardener Sam chats Spanish gardens, messy gardens, Scorpio season and any other horti chat with Michael and Ellen.

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

Every so often, you might see a Fleuroselect gold medal or quality mark in a catalogue or online- but what exactly is it? Michael has a brilliant chat with the Secretary General of the Fleuroselect, Ann Jennen. He discovers the role of the trials process, how it works, and what other projects are run at industry level in order to help the consumer. It’s a really really good chat!

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

This weeks episode is with award winning Landscape Designer Tom Massey, author of The Resilient Garden and named one of the top 50 garden designers in House and Garden Magazine.

We talk designing and planting before our horti hangout with Chris Jesson (aka. @GroovyGardeningUK) who chats about his career change into horticulture, gardening with autism and any other planty topic that comes up! 

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

This podcast episode will make you smile! Hear from two infectious gardeners who having found a love of plants, want to share the joy with others from children to adults with their new CIC - The Gardeners Co. Hear about their new premises on a National Trust site, what they will be growing and how they plan to take it even further afield than North Devon.    Check them out at:    www.thegardenerscollective.co.uk @thegardenersco @diaryofaladygardener @the_gardenmum     Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

Meet Annie on todays podcast episode and learn all about the world of beekeeping. Do you know how many species of bees there are? Which bees are more endangered? What the life of a beekeeper is like? We know how important it is to save the bees, so in the episode we chat about our beloved garden friend the bee. Afterwards, @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek gossip separately due to logistics!

 

Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

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This week, Michael visited KoppertCress, an innovative company in the Netherlands, who specialise in cress in around 30 different varieties, with some surpassing flavours- even beef! Stijn Baan gives Michael a tour of the facilities, and of course they geek out about plants!

You’ll also get to discover which unique edible flowers they’re growing for the world’s chefs, and which famous spice is now being grown in a secret location in the Netherlands. Plus, KoppertCress have just released a brand new product, and you’ll be able to hear what it is right here on the podcast!

    Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

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Ever wondered where chocolate actually comes from? A plant of course! Expert chocolatiers Hotel Chocolat have a base in St Lucia where cacao is grown sustainably, with gentle farming in mind. Hear from CEO Emma Peacock all about the brand, the farming process and even a Hotel Chocolat St Lucia experience.   In this first episode for Series 13, @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek are joined by the @human_gardener Faith Douglas and Sarah Owen-Hughes who fill us in on the Harrogate Flower Show news.        Sponsors of series 13 are Lava-Lite  - Naturally The Best

 

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

 

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

 

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

 

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

 

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

 

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don’t require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

 

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Celebration! This episode is the 200th Plant Based Podcast episode!! We’ve handed over this episode to the Young People in Horticulture group who have taken it over to celebrate and tell you what their experiences of horticulture are. 

Afterwards @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening gossip about jet lag, hydrangeas and allotments. 

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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In this episode hear how Ben Cross is delivering British grown Alstroemeria all year round for the public and businesses. This family business has been running since 1936 and Ben tells us all about how British flowers rock!

Also get your gardening and grow your own tips from regular contributor @pond_dipper. Afterwards @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening gossip about outside broadcasts, middle age and lots more!

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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In this weeks episode @ellenmarygardening chats with the Queen of PR, Hayley Monckton to find out what it's really like meeting Royalty and dealing with the reputation of the Royal Horticultural Society. Ellen asks Hayley the lowdown whilst sitting in a bench in the glorious RHS Hyde Hall gardens. This week is also the horticultural news round up with Ellen and @mr_plantgeek reporting on nature based news from around the world.   

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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This weeks episode is all about compost! The Compost Club is a social enterprise with a focus on soil regeneration, food waste reduction and educating people about the important of compost. Michael Kennard chats about the importance of composting with lots of take home tips to help you compost at home.

Hear from regular series 12 contributors @skinnyjeangardener and @maxreestore with their gardening and DIY tips plus @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening gossip from a Costa somewhere in East London. 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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In this weeks episode, Michael got to achieve an ambition, which was to swim in the sky pool at embassy gardens! He forgot that he can’t actually swim. More importantly, he was there to interview Head Gardener of the complex, Andrew Woodhouse. They had a brilliant chat all about gardening up high, and Andrew shared various tips and tricks when it comes to planting up areas for public use. Michael also discovered that Andrew used to garden for Janet Jackson!

Also, in this episode, we bring you the latest news, and there is a very intriguing story of mushroom poisoning…

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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Meet Kali Hamerton-Stove in this weeks episode, Project Director at The Glasshouse project, a social enterprise offering second chances through horticultural training to women based in UK prisons. Find out how the project runs and the benefits of learning to work with plants for women inmates both while in prison and for their lives after release.

 

Hear from regular series 12 contributors Kirsty Ward @mylittleallotment with her monthly growing tips and find out what Michael Holland @pond_dipper has chosen for his plant of the month.

 

@ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek gossip individually in this episode with Michael in Minneapolis touring gardens and Ellen at the trial fields of Mr Fothergils Seeds. 

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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Meg Kelly promotes veganic gardening to empower people to grow their own fruits and veggies the vegan way, using entirely plant-based fertilizers. Meg has been gardening veganically for 15 years in backyards, on balconies, and in the Canadian countryside and has co-founded the Veganic Agriculture Network in 2008 to increase awareness about veganic gardening and farming. She now teaches the Learn Veganic online gardening course to help people around the world grow their own thriving gardens that are animal-friendly and sustainable.

Hear about the free guide to 20 Veganic Materials and also the Learn Veganic Online Gardening Course during the podcast. Plus use the exclusive Plant Based Podcast discount code PLANTBASED for $20 off the course valid until 31st August 2023.

Find out more at: www.learnveganic.com

Learn about Veganic Gardening with the Vegan Organic Network: www.veganorganic.net (mentioned in the episode). 

Also hear this weeks horticultural news round up for the week!

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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Ever wandered around a Japanese garden and felt calm, peace and tranquil? If you wonder why that is, Jake Hobson Founder of Niwaki chats with @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about the art of Japanese gardening and the benefits of using Japanese gardening tools in your garden. Check them out at www.niwaki.com   Afterwards Michael and Ellen catch up about RHS Tatton and other fun gardening things! Don't forget to listen out for contributors of the podcast Lee Connolly aka @skinnyjeangardener with his gardening tips for children and Max McMurdo @maxreestore with some DIY tips for your garden.   

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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@jenloumeredith is usually working behind the scenes to make our podcast and posts all shiny and slick, but this week we bring her front and centre as Michael interviews her about getting the best out of social media. You’ll learn about which platform does what, do’s and dont’s, plus Jen talks candidly about social media work as a career choice. We think you’ll enjoy it!

You’ll also hear the very latest horticultural news, from across the UK and Europe. 

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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This weeks episode is all about juicy, red fruit. Tomatoes! Simon Crawford knows his tomatoes from the history of them to the varieties most popular and which to grow right now. Plus, get some tips of how to grow them before you head over to the Burpee Europe Ltd website to find out more.

Afterwards, @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek gossip live from GLEE Birmingham with @mylittleallotment AND it's the first week for two new contributors for series 12 - it's Michael Holland @pond_dipper the author of Award Winning book ‘I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast', wildlife gardener, nature educator & London National Park City Ranger along with @mylittleallotment and her grow your own allotment tips for a thriving plot.

 

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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This weeks episode is about biodynamic gardening as @ellenmarygardening chats with Fern Verrow owner Jane Scotter about how organic gardening along with planetary positions can benefit plant growth. Jane has recently launched a new course with The Create Academy where you can learn just how to garden biodynamically. Jane gives some tips to get started and inspiration for being better connected to the planet.   Then it's the horticultural news round up from King Charles favourite flower to a well known garden centre up for sale.   Find out more about Create Academy: www.createacademy.com  

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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Think brutalist architecture meets plants and thats what the Barbican Conservatory is all about! We chat with the head gardeners Marta in this first episode of series 12 of the podcast. Marta explains to @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about how she got into gardening, what it's like to garden at the Barbican and some of the amazing plants softening the striking architecture. Afterwards Michael and Ellen gossip about BBC Gardeners World Live from a bench at Warwick Castle.   In this episode also hear from two new contributors for series 12 - Lee Connelly @skinnyjeangardener with some fantastic tips to get your kids gardening and Max McMurdo @maxreestore with some top DIY tips for your garden.     

Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services. 

 

Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.

 

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It’s the end of the series, and we have the latest horticultural news for you, read by Ellen. We also sent Michael off to Kew Gardens, to chat to Arnau Ribera about the amazing ghost orchid, which has just come into flower there. Plus, Michael had a lovely chat with Brie Langley about her redesign of the waterlily house at Kew, and they ended up talking about all sorts, even the concept of planting more than one houseplant in a single container. We think you’ll really enjoy this chat!

With thanks to our sponsors, Stoneleigh Wine, who bring vegan and sustainable options to wine glasses around the world.

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Did you know there are nearly 20,000 different species of moss? This fascinating episode with Dr Neil Bell who is a bryologist specialising in phylogenetics, taxonomy and biodiversity will make you see moss is a whole different light.  

Also in this episode hear from regular series contributors @alstroemeriaben and @_andy__w with plenty of gardening tips. 

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode @ellenmarygardening chats with Rowan Cannon, Director of Wild Rumpus CIC who use art and play to deepen a connection to nature. Wild Rumpus work Internationally from their exploratory creation space in an English Woodland and you can experience some of their work at the Timber festival on 7th, 8th and 9th July 2023 in The National Forest, Feanedock UK. Hear what it's all about, how to get involved and book your tickets!

Also in this episode, it's a plant based nature news special from good news about the Great Barrier Reef to bees flourishing in the South Downs National Park. 

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It’s show time! @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening bring the show gossip from the show! Celeb spotting, garden chatting, plant of the year guessing - it’s all in this special Chelsea episode.

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Hear from Dan Bradbury, Director of Brands and Communication at the World Land Trust (WLT) in this weeks episode. @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening find out all about the trusts work in international conservation, protecting the world’s most biologically significant and threatened habitats and restoring land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate. Afterwards hear all about a special bonus episode coming up about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show! Also get some expert tips from series contributors Megan @carnivorous_plant_girl about the beauty of carnivorous plants and Lee @Beardygardener talking about children’s mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week. 

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This episode kicks off with the regular plant based podcast news, with some hot off the press regarding the upcoming RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

Then, Michael chats to expert plantsman, Charles Carr, who actually has one of his own creations up for Plant of the Year at Chelsea this year. Charles and Michael also have a stimulating discussion about new plants, and explore why many people still keep growing old plants when there are newer ones that do the job better…

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Did you know Watercress is in fact a superfood - perhaps the original superfood at that? @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening learn more about the health benefits of Watercress plus some growing tips from the expert Tom Amery.

In this weeks episode you'll also get some awesome growing tips from @alstroemeriaben and gardening frolics with @_andy__w AND a bonus discount code from @zestoutdoorliving for a huge 25% discount off Zest's Grow Your Own and Planters range available until 31st May 2023. Listen to the episode for details and terms. 

 

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Do you have a Love Affair with Peonies? Alec White does! So much so, he left law to dedicate his time to growing, selling and displaying them. More recently his new book 'A Love Affair with Peonies' was released to spread that love. And since @ellenmarygardening loves Peonies so much, it was a perfect match for this episode. 

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode, Saskia runs us through the benefits of flower essences. What are they, how are they made, and how can they improve our mental health? Ellen and Michael then bring you a gossip live from the People Plants Wellbeing retreat is Norfolk, as Michael relaxes in the alfresco bath!

 

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It’s the first of our new style news episodes. We start off with the regular plant based podcast news, and today you’ll hear some hot off the press news from the Royal Horticultural Society, and some good news about weed killer use in towns.

Then, there is a little treat for you all, as Michael chats to hydrangea breeder and lover, Alex Schoemaker. He has created some of the most loved varieties in our gardens. Michael had an in-depth chat about how he started the business, and how he creates these amazing plants. There is also some excellent information on how to prune them for the best results!

 

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Geb and Green are a sustainable, peat free houseplant company in the UK. @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening visited the huge greenhouses full of all the houseplants every houseplant lover wants in their collection to find out about growing in peat free compost.    Also in this weeks episode meet new contributors for series 11 @alstroemeriaben with lots of wonderful Alstroemeria growing advice and @_andy__w with generally excellent gardening tips!   Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In the first news and gossip episode in series 11 of the podcast, @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek chat about what they've been up to plus news topics such as the Let it Grow campaign between Dobbies Garden Centres and BBC Radio 2, lawn mowing, peat use changes and pesticide petitions!

New sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk       The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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New series! To kick off series 11, meet Rebekah from The Royal Horticultural Society advice line.  If you have gardening questions and are a member of the RHS Rebekah has got the answers. In this chat with @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening Rebekah talks about the advice line and some funny gardening stories.   And new for this series, Michael and Ellen set some homework for listeners, gossip about introspection plus give a shout out to The Songbird Charity - bringing back the sound of garden birds.   New sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk       The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks news and gossip episode @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about health, wellbeing, possums and other horticultural ramblings. The news covers Royally flowery stamps, the future of food on the shelves and exotic plant growth plus much more.    Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening dive into the world of a horticultural consultant, editor/publisher and all round great guy - Chris Young. Many in the industry will know Chris and he chats through life as a freelancer, landscaper and everything else in-between.

Afterwards, since Ellen is on holiday, Michael decides to gossip alone by following her Instagram stories. Contributors this week are @the_gardenerben and @parkers_patch with lots of great gardening advice. 

 

Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It's the horticultural news round up week from rude shaped topiary to gardening for mental health in London, hear the latest in the world of gardening. After the news, @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about Camellias, work for the year ahead which includes some exciting announcements!

 

Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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When you look outside do you wonder what you could do to bring winter interest to your garden? The Winter Garden at Cambridge Botanic Garden is at it's absolute best right now. From stunning Cornus to fragrant Winter sweet there is a lot to be inspired by.   If you want to make sure your garden is a feast for the eyes in winter, hear from Sally Petitt who tells us all about the garden and tips to make yours a winter wonderland. @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek also take a walk around the garden and later gossip about biodynamic gardening, weeding, bulbs going awol and anything else that 'springs' to mind.    Also hear from contributors @worcesterterrariums and @urbanherbsuk.   Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It's the horticultural news round up week from gigantic aphid spotting to community gardening grants, hear the latest in the world of gardening.

After the news, @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening enjoy the winter sun as they gossip on a bench at Cambridge Botanic Garden as they chat winter gardens, the benefits of celery juice, scary seagulls and plants - of course!

 

Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Meet Megan Webb @carnivorous_plant_girl) who specialises in carnivorous plant propagation and research. Megan has hundreds of plants providing a foundation to her research and uses them to create helpful content on social media. With loads of hints and tips, facts and figures be inspired to grow your own at home (and find out if you really can feed Venus Fly Traps with flies).   @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have a gossip about winter vegetable growing, winter gardens and what's coming up for the next few episodes. Hear from contributors @the_gardenerben and @parkers_patch with ever insightful gardening advice.   Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Hear the latest horticultural news round up from @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek covering topics such as governments plans to ensure biosecurity to the BBC One Show wild escape museum project. Michael gives his top ten plants seen at his recent trip to IPM Essen and Ellen chats about her new Wabi-Kusa.   Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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How do you deal with garden 'pests'? Perhaps there is a different way! Hayley joins @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening on the podcast for an episode packed with garden insect information including gastropod barriers, ways to manage common garden creatures and how this has changed over the years.   The weekly gossip is mostly full of IPM ESSEN news including merging plants in with home accessories and a new stunning Rose.    Contributors this week are @urbanherbsuk with herb advice and @worcesterterrariums with more terrarium tips.    Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It's the horticultural news round up this week including fungi, new woodland and blue Monday plus @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have a deep new year gossip from reviewing books, spring bulbs, cancelling January and white Strawberries.    Plus hear all about @peopleplantswellbeing new plant based wellbeing retreats coming up this year.    Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Sheryl (@sherylinmotion on Instagram) joins @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening on today's episode. Sheryl is a houseplant investor, with a high budget and a collection of rare plants. Sheryl talks about her background in investment banking and how that has turned into a hobby of collecting plants.

Also meet series 10 contributors @the_gardenerben and @parkers_patch with advice to help your garden thrive.

 

Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This weeks episode not only covers this weeks gardening news but it's also a celebration of previous podcasts withs a best of episode including @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening top picks from all series. Hear snippets from some of the top downloaded episodes including:    The Science of Edibles at Kew Gardens Series 9 Episode 1 Wildflowers at Natural Surroundings Series 8 Episode 6 Fermenting with Mark DIacono Series 8 Episode 4 Foraging with Monica Wilde Series 7 Episode 2 New plants with Ball Colegrave Series 5 Episode 1 RHS Chelsea with Nicki Chapman Series 4 Episode 9   Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Happy new year and welcome to series 10 of the podcast!

In the first episode of this series, hear from some of the top names in horticulture with their New Years plant based resolutions. Plus @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with FAM flower farm about growing spring bulbs and one of the most popular cut flowers of recent years - Dahlias.

There's plenty of tips and suggestions to get you growing, including from new contributors for this series... @urbanherbsuk helping you to grow thriving herbs and @worcesterterrariums with tips to create and care for tiny plants. 

 

Sponsor of series 10 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This Xmassy episode is full of all the best Christmas wishes we could find. Hear from some of your favourite Instagarmmers, horticultural hero's and of course @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening with the last of the news for 2022. 

 

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Meet Matt and Tim from North Carolina based Mr Maple. Hear how they have taken the business from the back of a truck through to a nursery selling over a thousand varieties of Maple Tree (Acers).

Matt and Tim also give us their current top ten Maples, talk through how to care for them and why they are such special trees. Check them out online at www.mrmaple.com and via their daily YouTube updates.

Later in the episode @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening are back together for a gossip and hear from contributors @hall_lane_flowers and @thesuffolkjungleroom

 

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It's the news and gossip again this week as @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening report on giant sunflowers, endangered birds and much more, keeping you up to date with the horticultural news.   As ever Michael decides he's hungry devouring some hazelnut butter as he talks about his trip to the South of France to admire Cyclamen. Ellen Mary tries to contain her excitement about her new wellbeing retreats with People Plants Wellbeing, there's some travel chat and plants in there somewhere too.   Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Have you ever wondered what PR actually is? What happens behind the scenes and why PR can be so beneficial to horticultural companies? Meet Jess! From a landscaping background, Jess takes us on her journey into PR and talks about some of the high profile work she has undertaken.   With a contribution from @emjorealdavies and @ellenmarygardening chats about her week in amongst the plants.       Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This weeks news and gossip episode includes naked gardening, travelling parakeets and an art installation in Mayfair plus more! @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about the Garden Media Guild Awards and Christmas houseplants.   Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This week @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with ex pro footballer Tayshan Hayden-Smith about his transition to community gardener and award winning garden designer. Founder of the Grow 2 Know initiative, Tayshan is making gardening accessible for his community and reaching a wider audience.   Also hear from contributors @hall_lane_flowers and @thesuffolkjungleroom room with plenty of advice to get you growing and eating plants!   

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk

 

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In this weeks news and gossip episode @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening share news about a Royal gardening job on offer, psychedelic mushrooms for depression and much more. Michael chats through his week in Holland where he's discovered some new and exciting plants coming to market and Ellen finds some unexpected Fungi on a nature walk. 

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode, @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening find out what it takes to keep Hyde Park looking exquisite for the public, how it is maintained and how important it is to do so with the environment in mind.

Meet Beth Handley (Head Gardener of Hyde Park) and Phil Newcombe (Hyde Park Assistant Park Manager) with a wealth of horticultural knowledge. 

With contributors @emjorealdavies and @thejungleclubworcester and, of course, a gossip to end the episode.

 

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Meet Faye Adams, Garden Supervisor of the Alpine, Rock and Aquatic gardens at The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Faye has danced her way from her previous career into gardening and now takes care of those tiny little plants that grow in all kinds of conditions and are becoming much more popular recently.

Find out how to grow alpines, what their natural habitat is and be inspired to create your own rock garden. This episode also includes a horticultural news round up from @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening covering New York farming to adopting tree pits. 

 

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk

 

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It's not just the Orchids in the supermarket that you can grow at home. With an abundance of many beautiful and sometimes rare Orchids, Arnau chats to @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek about how they are cared for at Kew Gardens. From giant Orchids to the display cabinet and everything in between.    With new contributors @hall_lane_flowers and @thesuffolkjungleroom  

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk

 

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In this episode at Kew Gardens, @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek meet Lucy Smith who not only teaches and illustrates botanical art but also played a crucial role in the identification of a new giant waterlily - the Victoria boliviana.

Find out just how much dedication and patience it took to see the flower at just the right moment and even get some tips of how you can start illustrating as well. After the interview, its the horticultural news round up including paludiculture, clogs and artificial lawn. 

Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk

 

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In the first of our four part mini series at Kew Gardens, @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening visit the edible science garden and chat with Helena Dove about growing and experimenting with edibles to grow sustainable and healthy crops. From Dahlia tubers to Squash, Oca to Carrots this episode is full of delicious homegrown food.   With new contributors @emjorealdavies and @thejungleclubworcester and a gossip about Michaels new book, what coat to wear in autumn and planting bulbs, it's an epic start to series 9.    Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This weeks news and gossip episode is the last in series 8! @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening discuss recording at Kew Gardens for series 9, give thanks to sponsor of series 8 Florette and contributors and cover slugs, beavers and wildflowers.     Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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There are many wildflowers from Poppies to Loosestrife as @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek find out when they visit the most glorious of landscapes at Natural Surroundings in Norfolk. A haven of biodiversity with numerous microclimates, meet the owners who take Ellen and Michael on a walk and talk of their beautiful wildflower meadows.   You'll also hear from regular contributors @emmabrittondecorativeglass and @caleybrothers as well as how you can get involved and receive some free wildflower seeds from series 8 sponsors Florette.    Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks new and gossip, @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening talk about their feelings regarding the monarchy along with annoyingly slow growing Portuguese Laurel, Birmingham and Savoy cabbage. 

 

Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This weeks episode @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening find out how to grow and use Aloe Vera. Hear Freek Wesstein from Dr. Green talk about a very cool business producing Aloe Vera plants, including gels, cutting kits and more. From Aloe Vera face packs to hair masks, find out how amazing this easy to grow plant is to have around.    With @oldhouseintheshires regular contribution, helping you to grow your garden.    Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks news and gossip episode, hear the good news about Beavers and tree planting plus @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening talk about crispy, hot gardens and hummingbirds. 

Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Mark Diacono joins @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek on todays episode to talk about growing, cooking and fermenting food. Mark is a well known award winning food writer, grower, photographer and cook.

Also hear from regular contributors @emmabrittondecorativeglass and @caleybrothers. 

 

Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks news and gossip episode, @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek cover topics from new therapy gardens to the use of artificial lawns in the news and Michael gets hot under the collar about encouraging young people into horticulture while Ellen prepares for some US balcony gardening.   Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Ever wondered how the salad leaves in Florette bags are grown? Did you know the bags are recyclable? @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek get the lettuce lowdown in this weeks episode as they speak to the team at Florette. Hear from contributor @oldhouseintheshires along with a gossip full of Dutch planting, allotment watering (or lack of) and nectar drinking bees. 

 

Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Back with the news and gossip from the horticultural world, @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek chat about drought tolerant gardens and worms plus hear about Beth Chatto Gardens and how to prune Wisteria.    Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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No dig guru Steph Hafferty digs the dirt on the no dig gardening method in this episode of the podcast. Find out how to start a no dig garden, the benefits and maintenance aspects of an age old method of gardening with the environment in mind. Afterwards @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat neighbours and RHS Hyde Hall.   Contributors for this episode are @emmabrittondecorativeglass with botanical art inspiration and @caleybrothers helping you have some fungi fun.    Series 8 is sponsored by @florettesalad and you can find out more about them at www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek have the latest horticultural news from a Duke of Edinburgh award to a new gardening TV series.   The gossip this week follows on from the last podcast episode about career change, as guest and singer/songwriter turned jungle cafe owner, Samantha Coe, joins in to chat about the joys of houseplants and living in the Suffolk countryside.    Sponsors of series 8 of the podcast are Florette Salad. Find out more about them here: www.florettesalad.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Hear from @augusts_garden about her huge career switch into gardening to kick off series 8 of the podcast. @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with the ever smiling, floral dressing, passionate gardener August - known as Augusts Garden to her over 100,000 instagram followers. Find out how August went from a long career as an air hostess to her work at Belmond le Manoir and gardening with children. 

NEW! We welcome sponsors of series 8 of the podcast Florette Salad, find out more about them on the podcast and website www.florettesalad.co.uk

NEW! Expect to hear from four new regular contributors this season, starting with @oldhouseintheshires and @flowerstud with some great information about plants and gardening.

 

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It's the last episode of series 7 including the horticultural news and gossip from giant water lilies to giant snails. A huge big thank you to series 7 sponsors Hillier Garden Centres and Nurseries, our contributors and everyone who has listened. @mrplantgeek shaved off his beard and @ellenmarygardening loved Hampton - download to hear all about it. 

 

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Are mushrooms magic? Can some really kill you? These are the questions asked of The Caley Brothers in this weeks episode. Find out how to grow and cook with delicious mushrooms plus how you can grow them at home with The Caley Brothers mushroom growing kits. Afterwards @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek chat about truck stops, fungi spores and whatever else pops up in conversation  This weeks episode includes contributions from Vivara and Dr Radha and is in association with Hillier Nurseries and Garden Centres.    Get your mushroom growing kits here: https://www.caleybrothers.co.uk   This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks horticultural news round up find out about how the value of your home could improve with a nice garden, the TikTok star who admitted taking cuttings and how councils are rewinding. @ellenmarygardening then catches up with @mrplantgeek to find out all about the recent flower trials and the top flower finds.   This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This weeks episode is filled with the joy of gardening as @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek chat with TV presenter and award winning garden designer Arit Anderson.

Hear about Arit's route into horticulture, her passion for spreading the wellbeing benefits of gardening and what a 'wolliday' is! Plus Michael and Ellen gossip about flower trials, houseplants and hotel bookings.

Also hear from our contributors @anya_thegarden_fairy and @unwrappedandrefill 

 

This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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It's the horticultural news round up week, where @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek bring you the hot news and gossip. From giant Seagrass to a 19th century horticulturalist sabotaging garden designs. Hear how Michael is enjoying the plants on his Spanish holiday and Ellen is battling the ever changing UK elements on her allotment. 

 

This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek chat with Dr Seaweed to find out how nutritious and vitamin packed seaweed really is. Find out what the benefits are to this underwater superfood Also, Ellen and Michael catch up for a gossip about wolidays (you'll have to listen to work that out) and where are all the flowers in May?!

Contributors this week are Dr Radha talking about mental health and Vivara UK with tips for wildlife. 

 

This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this week's horticultural news @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening report on the food of the future, excavations of a Glasgow flower show plus much more and in the gossip, it’s all about RHS Chelsea Flower Show as Michael and Ellen chat through their favourite finds at the show.

 

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In this episode hear all the behind the scenes gossip from Helen Boem, floral marquee manager for the Royal Horticultural Society. With RHS Chelsea flower show on this week, Helen chats to @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about what it takes to organise the marquee, how nurseries are supported and what to expect this year. A true behind the scenes tour! 

Also hear from our contributors @anya_thegarden_fairy and @unwrappedandrefill 

 

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In this week's Plant Based Podcast episode it's the news round up with @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening   Find out what the latest horticultural news is from Japanese Knotweed, to Aubergine seed packets not being quite as you'd expect, happy hedgehogs and a rare plant competition. There's the usual gossip about anything and everything as well.    This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with foraging expert Monica Wilde who took the pledge to eat only foraged food for a whole year. Intrigued to find out how the experiment went, Michael and Ellen delve into cravings, the winter months and changing bowl habits! Monica's book 'The Wilderness Cure' is being released in June 2022.

Contributors this week are Dr Radha talking about mental health and Vivara UK with tips for wildlife. And after all of that the gossip this week includes some familiar instgrammers including @dahliabeach @greenfingeredcityboy and @vegepoduk after a day at the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode, hear the latest horticultural news from finding a lost wedding ring in the garden to the temperature in Edinburgh. @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have a gardening gossip chat including all the news and schedules for the RHS Malvern Spring Show.    This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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We are excited to announce our new sponsors for series 7 - Hillier Garden Centres. In this first episode of the series find out more about Hillier, their history of plant breeding, the process of discovering new plants and the latest in plant trend news.   @ellenmarygardening is left speechless (for a second) and @mrplantgeek is in his true element chatting about breeding new and exciting plants. Afterwards and as you would expect, Ellen and Michael have a gossip about ancestry, trends they don't want to see again and everything else in between.    Hear from the first of the new contributors for series 7 - @anya_thegarden_fairy with all the plant propagation tips you need and Lucy from @unwrappedandrefill with sustainable tips to lower waste and your bills.   This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres    The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Bonus episode! Meet Adam from VivaraUK, sponsors of this series, as @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about feeding the birds, hedgehog poop and having fun at work. 

This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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We are very excited to bring you this episode, which is an exclusive conversation with Frans Beijk, part of the growing and designing team at Keukenhof, the worlds largest spring bulb garden! 

Mr Plant Geek got the opportunity to ask all the important questions, quite a few of which were suggested by our followers and listeners! He found out how the garden came to be, how it’s actually a living bulb catalogue, and got all the technical detail around the planting and growing!

You’ll soon be planning your own mini Keukenhof in your backyard!

In this episode also hear @cloudgardeneruk with his exciting news about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and @rootyfuel with a fabulous competition!    This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode, hear the latest horticultural news from banning Daffodil planting to decriminalising psychedelic plants. @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have a gardening gossip chat including Michael missing his garden and speaking at RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode find out how floral art graces film sets and runways as Gillian O'Brien and team create botanical worlds for model shoots and immersive floral experiences for brands, retail and events.

The Flower Laboratory works with photographers, artists and film makers encouraging creativity and discovery through the world of plants and nature.

Hear from @Lornasnaps with the latest gardening gadget lowdown and get some plant photography tips from @Carolinehorne.s.photography

And this week @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about gardening or wildlife and accidentally stepping in the waterways of the Netherlands. 

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In this weeks episode, hear the latest horticultural news from Morrisons Supermarket to Kew Gardens, and cannabis growing in Suffolk.   @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have a gardening gossip chat including pink Daffodils and the RHS Malvern Show.      This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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This weeks episode is a taste of how plants can benefit health with best-selling author Emily Johnson. Emily talks about her journey to heal her body with plant based food and healthy living to take control of her debilitating arthritis. Beat Arthritis Naturally is available in all good bookstores and you can find out more by following @arthritisfoodie   @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have their usual plant based and often nonsensical chat plus regular contributors @rootyfuel and @cloudgardeneruk are back with plenty of plant based advice.   This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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In this weeks episode, hear the latest horticultural news from slugs to high lines, an RHS update and nutmeg in the UK. As always, @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening have a chat about houseplant conundrums and maintaining plants while travelling.   

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Grow big with Gerald Stratford known as Grandad Gerald. Not only does Gerald grow giant vegetables but he also models for Gucci! Find out where his love of gardening started and hear his words of wisdom.    Hear from @Lornasnaps with the latest gardening gadget lowdown and get some plant photography tips from @Carolinehorne.s.photography     This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

 

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Another news and gossip episode covering the peat ban and expensive snowdrops to gifting terrariums. This is also the second part of a double careers in horticulture chat where Michael and Ellen delve deeper into their careers and the vast array of career paths in the industry. The first part can be found in the podcast library dated 13th February. 

 

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Michael Gunton is the Creative Director of Factual and The Natural History Unit for BBC Studios. Most recently, Mike was executive producer on Green Planet with Sir David Attenborough. Remember the scene with the rowing boat and the subsequent social media flurry of concern for Sir David in the middle of the Amazon on his own? All was not as it seems! Find out how that scene was filmed, the joy at finding a Fire Lily and so much more all about the epic series about plants.

In this truly fascinating behind the scenes look at Green Planet and the life of a passionate ambassador for BBC Studios internationally, responsible for new and pioneering stories about the natural world for all of you to enjoy.

Plus we gossip with The Tattooed Gardener in Canada about Hemerocalis and garden on TV.

This weeks contributors are the fabulous @rootyfuel with their plant based tips and @cloudgardeneruk with balcony gardening advice. Check them out! 

 

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This episode is packed full of plant based news including potato milk and bamboo homes for tarantulas. Plus after a successful Young People in Horticulture event, Michael and Ellen were inspired to talk about careers in horticulture to promote the vast array of jobs involving plants. This is the first of a two part episode, with the second due to be released on 27th February.    This series is sponsored by Vivara, suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at www.vivara.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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Kicking off series 6 of the podcast, this episode is packed full of new and exciting vegetable varieties you will definitely want to grow! Michael and Ellen visit Pro Veg for a tour of the trial gardens and get to taste some along the way. From huge tomatoes to vibrant radish, incredible peas and all shapes and sizes of squash, indulge in the world of vegetable trials. * please note we were out in the field, so sound quality varies.    Also we are excited to announce our first two new contributors for series 6 - Lorna Ko @Lornasnaps will be giving you the gardening gadget low-down and photographer Caroline Horne @Carolinehorne.s.photography has some plant photography tips.   This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at:  www.vivara.co.uk Instagram     The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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It's been sometime since Michael and Ellen have been together in person, so in this excitable catch up that not only includes a news round up including plant friendly milk and the energy crisis impact on the horticulture industry...there's admiration for David Attenborough, love for Nandina and a beach that looked like the moon.    This series is sponsored by Vivara, suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at www.vivara.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:

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In a solo episode, Mr Plant Geek gets Stefan Burger on the Zoom, as they discuss the wonderful world of cacti and succulents. Stefan grew up in Australia, and ended up in South America a few years back, having bought a one way ticket. He now calls Chile home, and it was really interesting to delve into the world of how cacti work; their life cycle, what the spines are really for, and more. 

We also touch on the increasing problem of plants being poached in the wild, and discuss what can be done, at both a national and consumer level. It was a really stimulating chat, and I hope you enjoy it too!

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For the first winter session episodes where Ellen and Michael go solo until series 6 starts, Ellen digs deeper into the wellbeing benefits of gardening with Jordan Mara from Mind and Soil.   Jordan shares his journey into gardening and explains what mind and soil is all about. With a big target of reaching 1 million people, Jordan gives tips for mindful gardening and future plans. He even puts Ellen on the spot! But no fear, all is resolved with a white board. Download to find out more and begin your mindful gardening experience.    Find out more about Mind + Soil:   Instagram YouTube Website  

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New year, new gardening plans! In this episode hear from some of Instagrams top allotmenteers with their plans for gardening and growing their own food this year. Get some inspiration from your favourite growers and check them out online: 

 

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And as ever, Michael and Ellen have a gossip about just about everything from new years resolutions to gardening against the theory. 

Happy new year! 

 

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To round off the end of series 5, Michael and Ellen look back through some of their favourite episodes from all the series so far, giving you snippets of each to enjoy. It’s a mash up of the best! From wildlife hero Chris Packham to plant hunting with Ambra Edwards, all guests have been so interesting and exciting.

Series 6 coming soon…

 

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It’s our Christmas episode this week, and we have a fun quiz for you to play. It’s not just for fun though, there are voucher prizes to be won! Open up the webpage as you play the quiz, to fill in your answers, and find out your score- https://bit.ly/pbp-big-fat-quiz-2022

Throughout the episode, you will also hear some seasons greetings from some of Ellen and Michael‘s favourite podcasters, perhaps go and give them a follow, if you fancy.

And of course, where would we be without the gossip? Ellen and Michael put the world to rights over social media in this weeks episode, we would be really interested to hear your comments as well. They also discuss the Eden Project, and Ellen’s over enthusiastic dog.

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year, don’t forget to check out our sponsor, Three Spirit Drinks, this is our final episode of series 5!

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Have you ever wondered where the flowers come from on TV sets? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a Rose blooming at the wrong time of year on your favourite TV show! Michael and Ellen speak with Phillip Corps an award winning floral stylist to find out how it’s all done!

Plus hear from regular contributors, Natalie from @homeofhappyplants with nursery gossip plus Jo @diyjobehari with some handy garden DIY tips!

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In this news and gossip episode, find out where a new woodland is being planted for Captain Sir Tom Moore, how many steps it takes to import plants and who won the lifetime achievement award at the garden media guild awards in this week’s horticultural news.

Plus Michael and Ellen gossip about Christmas decorations and the anti Christmas party live on Instagram Monday 13th December. There’s also fail of the week and the most beautiful new plant of the week.

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You’ll probably already know this weeks guest, Lucy, aka She Grows Veg from Instagram! She’s the queen of growing something just a little bit different.

We caught up with her just as she was packing up her old garden to move to a new one. We spoke about her journey, and what fires her up when it comes to grow your own!

Also in this episode hear from the most wonderful @augusts_garden and young Teddy @fiveminutegardener along with the usual shenanigans in the gossip section. 

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In this news and gossip episode, find out how plants will save the world, protecting precious plants at holiday resort beaches and lots more on this week’s horticultural news. Plus Michael and Ellen gossip about award ceremonies, winter watering and garden hangovers. Plus there’s fail of the week and shout outs for top fans.

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Michael and Ellen go wild in this episode with Hamza Yassin, wildlife cameraman and TV presenter. From the most glorious landscape in Scotland Hamza shares what it takes to get the best shots, bringing the world of wildlife to your screen.

Tetchy Michael and calm Ellen later gossip about random musings including plants of course, and hear from regular contributors, Natalie from @homeofhappyplants with nursery gossip plus Jo @diyjobehari with some handy garden DIY tips!

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Join Nat, Mollie and friends from the Young People in Horticulture Association as they navigate through some of the key issues surrounding young people in the world of gardening and horticulture.

From velcro slippers to viola maché via Joe Lycett and Bridgerton, they'll bring you their views from inside the industry.

Ellen and Michael will be back next week!

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This episode is about the power of gardening and food, as Michael and Ellen chat with Frank Giustra from the Million Gardens Movement. Frank has turned to gardening after spending years in film producing working with many celebrities and being the executive producer for Bladerunner 2049, along with much more.   Frank is a philanthropist and along with Kimbal Musk, the Million Gardens Movement has been set up to encourage as many people - a million in fact - to get gardening. Find out all about it in this episode plus which celebrities are supporting it!    Also in this episode hear from the most wonderful @augusts_garden and young Teddy @fiveminutegardener along with the usual shenanigans in the gossip section.    Find out more about the Million Gardens Movement www.milliongardensmovement.org and get involved!   

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In this inbetweeny episode, get the lowdown on this week’s horticultural news plus Michael and Ellen gossip about birthdays, chrysanthemums, plant spreadsheets and fall colour. Plus there’s fail of the week and shout outs for top fan of the podcast and generally wonderful plant lovers who support the podcast.

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In this weeks episode Michael and Ellen visit award winning garden design Xa Tollemache at her home, Helmingham Hall in Suffolk. Xa talks through her career as a designer and how much work keeping a moated home and gardens take.

Plus hear from our regular contributors, Natalie from @homeofhappyplants with nursery gossip plus Jo @diyjobehari with some handy garden DIY tips!

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In this inbetweeny episode, Ellen and Michael gossip about gardening and plants plus there’s social drama of the week including plant fails and shout outs for top fan of the podcast and generally wonderful plant lovers who support the podcast.

 

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Have you ever wondered where plants come from? Ambra Edwards has all the answers, as we chat about her amazing new book! The story of familiar plants will leave you spellbound!

Also in this episode: the one minute gardener explains soils, and August’s Garden gives us a little seasonal update!

 

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In this episode Michael and Ellen visit Kiln Farm Nursery in Suffolk to chat with apprentice Josh about his love of plants, what the horticultural apprenticeship involves and what the future holds for him.

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In this episode we chat with Laura Masor, flower breeder from Ball Floraplant. Have you ever wondered how new plant varieties are grown? Have you ever wondered how YOU could create new varieties yourself? Laura gives us some insider news and tips about the world of breeding for colour, vigor and disease resistance. Find Laura on Instagram @laura.makes.flowers

Welcome also to two new contributors to series 5! Nat from @homeofhappyplants has all the nursery gossip plus Jo from @diyjobehari with some garden DIY tips that might just come in very handy!

Michael and Ellen also enjoy a visit full of colour and fragrance as they stop in on Chris Whiley @sow_successful and get all the Sweet Pea growing tips so you can get sowing with confidence soon.

 

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It’s good to be back! Here’s the first episode of series 5 of the plant based podcast, and in this episode we visit one of the biggest trial grounds in the UK. This is where brand-new plants are selected. We find out about what it takes to be a good garden plant, and get a few sneak peeks into the future of patio plants, thanks to marketing manager Stuart Lowen.

 

We can’t wait for you to meet our new contributors for series 5.

In this episode it’s Augusts Garden with her colourful and effervescent grow your own and kitchen garden tips. Find out more about the lovely August @augusts_garden on Instagram

Also meet the cutest gardener you might everrrrrr hear from… it’s Teddy known as The One Minute Gardener with his gardening lover Dad… Derek. You can find them @fiveminutegardener on Instagram.

Meet our other contributors in the next episode!

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In the last of the wellbeing special episodes before series 5 starts, Ellen Mary chats with Dr Amir Khan, celebrity GP, bestselling author and wildlife trust ambassador (and thats just a few of his roles) - about his love of gardening and wellbeing. Find out about social prescribing, the importance of green spaces and the enjoyment found in wildlife gardening. This is a feel good episode about creating a garden good for people and the planet no matter what size space you have.   

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In the final of the summer specials series for plant geeks, Michael talks about cacti and succulents. For many, these are the first plants that you grow as a child. Michael interviews Ian Thwaites, chairman of the British Cactus and Succulent Society, who has had a passion for cactus since he was a child. He talks about his career, and also the ways that the society are attracting new members.

Michael also chats to Jo Adderley, organiser of the event, about what attracted her to the weird and wonderful world of cactus and succulents!

 

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Did you know that sand from the Sahara makes its way to the Amazon Basin to help it flourish? Did you know that forest gardening in Africa helps the environment across the world? Everything is connected.   In this episode of the podcast Ellen Mary talks with Lindsay Cobb from Trees for the Future about the importance of trees and educating farmers in Africa to farm using the forest gardening technique, ultimately improving wellbeing. With a target of planting 1billion trees by 2030, they are on track to improve peoples lives, the world and everyones wellbeing. It's an inspirational organisation and a really enjoyable episode. Check out TFTF when you've listened to this great chat.    Heres the link we talk about in the podcast:    https://trees.org/post/finding-opportunity-in-the-land-not-across-the-sea/   https://trees.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesforthefuture/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/TreesfortheFuture Twitter: https://twitter.com/treesftf LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/trees-for-the-future/    

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In this weeks plant geek special, Michael speaks to Wim van Marrewijk, a skilled breeder who is working on some very interesting plants. One that you might recognise, is the humble snapdragon, a.k.a. Antirrhinum.

There is so much more than meets the eye when it comes to this colourful plant. Wim is working hard behind the scenes to create the perfect basket trail in form, hardy selections, and orchid types with the very best fragrance. Listen to the episode now, to hear all about it, plus a few surprises.

 

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In this special wellbeing episode, Ellen Mary chats with the RHS wellbeing fellow, Dr Lauriane Chalmin-Pui who leads a research programme on the influence of gardens and gardening on health and wellbeing. During this episode Lauriane explains what 'dose gardening' is, what the key findings were in the recent research and what the future holds for gardening and wellbeing. You'll also get some tips of how to get the most out of your time in your garden for your own mental and physical health wellbeing. But can you overdose..?

 

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In this weeks special, Michael visits the Kerley family, just outside Cambridge, who are specialist in breeding Petunias. He learns all about how they are made, how the fragrances can be different, and what petunias need to grow well, and flower longer, EVEN when it rains!

 

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In the second of eight special episodes of the podcast between series 4 and 5, Ellen Mary chats with Ashley Edwards, Head Gardener at Horatios Garden, a charity that creates and cares for therapeutic gardens in NHS spinal injury centres.

With gardens based around the UK, Ashley tells us why they are so important and about the difference plants make throughout recovery from traumatic, life changing injuries. Ashley has an extensive background in horticulture and this episode has a true feel good factor. Plants really do make people happy!

 

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In the first of our summer specials, Michael visits Sweet Pea aficionado Phil, and comes away feeling confident enough to grow the best Sweet Peas of his life!

Together, they discuss the history, the breeding, the complexity of the fragrance, and give plenty of growing tips. It’s all about feed, deep pots, and tons of hydration.

If Sweet Peas are your gardening nemesis, now might be the time to try again!

 

 

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The fourth series of the Plant Based Podcast is coming to an end (boo!), so for the final episode, Michael and Ellen are joined by author and illustrator, Katie Vaz, to reflect on their best and worst plant memories!

Katie talks about her upbringing, from growing up surrounded by nature to her long-lasting love of plants and gardening. She also reveals some of her earliest gardening memories and why she chooses to make a note of her plants that have died. Katie also shares how her new illustrated memoir, ‘My Life in Plants’, was inspired by plants being at the forefront of so many memories with family and loved ones – imparting humorous yet poignant stories that have taken place throughout her life, from her childhood right up to her wedding day.

Throughout the podcast, Michael and Ellen get listeners talking and gives them the chance to share some of their favourite plant memories! What’s yours?

 

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

With a 250-year heritage, Erddig Hall offers a beautiful 1,200 acres of garden, lawns and greenery – all of which is looked after by one man, Glynn Smith! With such a rich history and stunning surroundings, Michael and Ellen sit down with Glynn, the Head Gardener at Erddig, to talk all things lawns!

In part one, Glynn shares some insight into his horticultural career – from starting out as an apprentice at just 16, to his 35-year (and counting) career at one of the National Trust’s biggest estates. He also shares some of the challenges he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as all the ways the team supported the NHS during that time. Glynn also discusses some of the unusual trees they’ve planted at the estate in recent months and shares all of the exciting events that take place at Erddig Hall throughout the year.

In part two, Glynn imparts some of his wisdom and shares all the tips and tricks to get your lawn looking its best. He also shares the best methods to revive dull, brown lawns and reveals how he really feels about people walking over his carefully tamed grass!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

 

What first began as a growing mountain of landfill, that could be seen from Matthew Mead’s classroom, has since transformed into a passion to change the construction industry. Matthew Mead, founder and CEO of Hempitecture, sits down with Michael and Ellen - all the way from Sun Valley, Idaho - to discuss how plants have created the next best building materials.

In part one, he talks about how Hempitecture came about and shares some staggering statistics surrounding building material waste, and how this spurred him to make a change. He also talks through Hempitecture’s plant-based alternatives to traditional materials - such as fibre glass – including Hempwool and Hempcrete and the benefits of each. He also urges us to think about the fact that many of the traditional materials we surround ourselves with can’t be touched without having to wear protection. With Hempitecture, however, even the kids can help install it!

In part two, Matthew surprises us by revealing some of the buildings in the UK that were built using both Hempwool and Hempcrete. He also shares how he made his head board out of Hempwool, and also shares some of the funny requests he’s had about what Hempwool can be used to make – a Hempwool blanket anyone?

We’re then joined by the fabulous Daisy Desire, also known on Instagram as @dragqueen_gardener on Instagram as her alter ego Gardener Tom. Joey and Katy also share a delicious recipe for making the most of summer harvests, and Forage and Folkore give us the latest foraging tips!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this bonus podcast episode, Michael and Ellen talk through a photo tour of their day at the Royal Horticultural Society’s hotly anticipated Hampton Court Garden Festival! The show is open from 6th to 11th July but your podcast hosts got exclusive access on press day. From stunning Orchids to a house of Hostas, beautiful to the controversial show gardens and allotments for inspiration at home. It’s all here on the Plant Based Podcast.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this weeks plant based podcast episode it's the news round up with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary. Find out what the latest horticultural news is from winners of the plant awards, new species, to the joy of flower shows plus mushrooms and microgreens in Chiswick. There's a news extra as well where Michael and Ellen discuss the news amongst many other plant related gossip including the dreary weather.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

Lynn Ferguson brings some LA sunshine to the Plant Based Podcast this week as she sits down with Michael and Ellen to chat all things hay bales, chickens and the challenges of growing vegetables in the American climate.

In part one, Lynn - a performer, comedy writer and actress – reflects on the highlights of her career, including her well-known role as Mac in Chicken Run. She also talks about how a spontaneous stand-up comedy gig with her brother landed her a job in LA, where she now lives – attributing her ‘go with the flow’ mentality to all of her success.

In part two, Lynn shares her vegetable growing journey and how hay bale leftovers from a party became an aid for growing her cucumber, rocket, egg plants and more – which came to be from a little advice from none other than Shia LaBeouf! She also reflects on her experiences with gardening during her childhood and shares the lessons she’s learnt since living across the pond. Lynn also shares her tips for saving citrus trees, the struggles she’s faced growing fig and her trick for getting rid of pesky earwigs.

To round things off we’ve got the latest from our very own Donna Hodds from Pretty Little Cactus chatting about houseplants!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

 

 

 

 

In this weeks plant based podcast episode it's the news round up with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary. Find out what the latest horticultural news is from rare orchids thought extinct, to garden shows, royal roses and gardening for wellbeing. There's a news extra as well where Michael and Ellen discuss the news amongst many other plant related gossip! 

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

Join Michael and Ellen for another episode of the Plant Based Podcast where they talk to TV presenter and fresh produce importer, Chris Bavin!

In part one, Chris talks about his journey with fresh produce, from importing and selling flowers and plants at 16 to growing up with his gardening enthusiast Dad. He also talks about his past project, The Naked Grocer, and shares how his passion for sustainability inspired the idea – urging everyone to stand together to live a more sustainable life. Chris also reveals how the success of the Naked Grocer introduced him to the world of TV where he has since presented a range of shows, including Britain in Bloom, Britain’s Best Home Cook and Live Well for Less.

In part two, Michael and Ellen quiz Chris on his plant-based diet where he talks all about the supposed barriers to the diet, the grey areas surrounding the subject and he even shares some tips on how to incorporate more plant-based meals to make eliminating meat products that bit easier. Chris also shares how easy it is to make delicious meals with plants that are versatile and full of flavour – strawberry ice-cream topped with basil anyone?

After Chris, Joey and Katy from JoeyAndKatyCook.co.uk share another of their tasty recipes, and the fabulous Forage & Folklore reveal the things to be foraging right now!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this weeks news round up Michael and Ellen have pulled together all the horticultural happenings to keep you updated. From a bra fitting shed to a whole lot of caterpillars and awards for Howard Nurseries and a discussion about brown lawns. Would you let yours burn? Not forgetting the news extra when Ellen tries to keep Michael on track but he's much more concerned about the state of his Tulip foliage.   

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

With enough tomato trees to cover the length of over 11 football pitches, the team at Sterling Suffolk are putting Suffolk on the map as being a major producer of tomatoes. After experiencing so much success in just a few short years, Michael and Ellen sit down with Horticultural Director, Richard Lewis, to discuss Sterling Suffolk’s approach to tomato growing and so much more!

In part one, Richard shares how the company first began and talks through the growing process of their tomato trees. He also reveals how the company were able to achieve 95% self-sufficiency last year, allowing them to grow flavoursome, British-grown tomatoes, whilst operating as sustainably as possible. Richard also shares how bumble bees help their tomato trees to self-pollinate and reveals the challenges they face in keeping their plants thriving – which involves watering them up to a staggering 75 times a day!

In part two, Richard offers his wisdom and reveals his tips to help you grow tomato trees at home, including the best time to water and feed them, how to tackle blight and even how the shape of your plants can affect their growth. He also shares his dreams of a Sterling Suffolk tomato café and even converts Michael into a tomato lover!

To round things off we’ve got Donna Hodds from Pretty Little Cactus chatting about houseplants!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

It’s the news round up on this weeks plant based podcast with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture from new gardening books to growing plants on Mars, plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news and a whole lot of other chat. In his episode, hear about Ellens new book 'The Joy of Gardening' and Michaels love for his new garden.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this week’s episode of the Plant Based Podcast Michael and Ellen sit down with television presenter, Nicki Chapman, to discuss her career all the way up to presenting the Chelsea Flower Show!

In part one, Nicki reflects on her incredibly successful career in the music industry, from landing her first job on Pop Stars to travelling the world with the likes of The Spice Girls and Take That. She also describes how her urban garden has been a welcome relief over the past couple of years - helping her to recuperate during a period of ill health and, of course, during lockdown and a cheeky question from Michael makes Nicki spill the beans on the Spice Girl most likely to be into gardening (spoiler - it's probably Geri).

In part two, Nicki shares her love for presenting the coverage of the Chelsea Flower Show on BBC. She also shares her most memorable moments whilst filming, what it was like to be requested by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales, for an interview and her favourite garden designers at the show in recent years. She even quizzes Michael and Ellen about their thoughts on the show and talks about her experiences at other garden festivals, such as Hampton Court and Chatsworth!

After Nicki, Joey and Katy from JoeyAndKatyCook.co.uk share another of their tasty recipes, and the fabulous Forage & Folklore reveal the things to be foraging right now!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

It’s the news round up on this weeks plant based podcast with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture from Cherry Trees to plants stealing genes, plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news. In his episode, hear about Hydrangea tea and snobbish gardeners!

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

What do you think of bedding begonias? Old granny plants or funky and individual? In this weeks episode, Michael is sent off to Germany (by Skype) to speak to the begonia experts, Benary! They discuss what it takes to breed a new variety of Begonia, and we get a few tips on how to grow them too!

Also in this episode, your vegetable problems solved with our Allotment Agony Uncle, houseplant chitchat with Donna from Pretty Cactus Plants, and a mega fun gossip with the boys from the Plant Daddy Podcast!

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

 

It’s the news round up on this weeks plant based podcast with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture from Plymouth to Rome plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news. In his episode, hear about sea grass meadows, door mice and plant based podcast topping the charts!

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

 

From the wild depths of Nigeria to the freezing cold temperatures of the arctic, and now to the Plant Based Podcast! Nelufar Hadayat – an award-winning journalist and presenter - sits down with Michael and Ellen to discuss everything from the reality of investigative journalism to her personal houseplant collection.

In part one, Nelufar reflects on her childhood in Afghanistan and how her experiences growing up helped to shape her career as a journalist highlighting environmental issues and cultural upheaval. Whilst talking about her series, The Traffickers, Nelufar shares her experience of discovering the black market of endangered trees and rare flowers – and her realisation of the true impact of this on other plants and their habitat. She also shares some of the dangers of investigative journalism, her experience visiting the Global Seed Vault and what it was like filming The Story of Gold with Morgan Freeman (yes, the Morgan Freeman!). 

In part two, Nelufar discusses her other TV series, Food Exposed, and reflects on how her perspective on food changed and what surprised her the most during filming. She also talks about what changes she’s noticed to food production as a result of climate change and the implications of animal agriculture.

Then Lee from Garden Ninja pops in for a gossip, and we have the latest foraging tips from Forage & Folklore and a delicious recipe from Joey and Katy Cook. 

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this weeks episode you can hear the first plant based podcast horticultural news round with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Every other week find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news. In his episode, hear about bamboo with a warning, RHS closures due to the sad death of Prince Philip and the cancellation of some garden shows across the UK.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

Join Michael and Ellen for another episode of the Plant Based Podcast where they chat to organic gardener, Tanya Anderson, who is also known as Lovely Greens! 

In part one, Tanya shares the story of how her gardening journey began, reflecting on how her upbringing in the capital of America fuelled her love for plants today. After working as a graphic designer, that landed her in different countries around the world, Tanya reveals how she built a business from her love of all things green - from sharing tips and tricks on her social media channels, to creating toiletries and beauty products from the plants she grows in her back garden! She also talks about the difficulties she faces growing plants in the Isle of Man – where she lives – and the limitations it has on her gardening overall. 

In part two, Tanya shares her advice for anyone wanting to start making their own beauty and health treatments at home and reveals the best plants to start growing if you’re a beginner! Tanya also tells Michael and Ellen all about her new book, ‘A Woman’s Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things’, that also gives a voice to other women gardeners. It’s available for pre-order now and out on May 4th.

Don’t forget to catch the gossip at the end with Antonia from Norfolk Olive Tree Company!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

Surprise! Michael and Ellen are here with another episode of The Plant Based Podcast this week, taking a deep dive into all things Japanese gardening with garden designer, Makiko.

In this episode, Makiko shares her journey, from working in the hotel industry in Japan, to studying horticulture in the UK – where she now spends half her time. She reflects on her time working at The Chelsea Flower show and a number of Japanese orchid festivals over the past couple of years – sharing her appreciation for the plant with fellow orchid lover, Michael!

She also talks about her thoughts on wabi sabi gardening, her design inspiration, Gertrude Jekyll, and what she misses most about the UK when she’s in Japan. She also shares her tips with Ellen about how to harvest Japanese rice and shares, how the Sakura’s slow bloom reflects the Japanese mentality of being patient and present in the moment.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this episode of the Plant Based Podcast, Michael and Ellen sit down with not one, but two special guests to delve into the worlds of horticulture and social media!

In part one, Lucy from @SheGrowsVeg talks all about her personal journey – from leaving the hustle and bustle of the fashion industry and immersing herself into nature, growing different types of edible goodness and cultivating a social media following of more than 100,000 people! She also talks through her thoughts on social media, sharing how she gained her impressive following, how she deals with the pressure that comes from it and how she thinks it benefits the horticultural industry. Lucy also shares the inspiration behind her new book, Get up and Grow, which is out on 29th April!

In part two, Alex from The Essex Allotment shares his inspiration for becoming a market gardener, and how social media has turned his hobby into a business! He also chats to Michael and Ellen about what he hopes the future of his market farm will look like and shares some words of wisdom for anyone thinking about growing their own veg or wanting to start their own social media channel.

To round things off, winner of The Great British Bake Off, John Whaite, pops in for a gossip! From Bake Off to barrister and back to baker, he shares his journey and all the secrets from behind the scenes on his TV work.

Hear from Forage & Folklore all about the power of dandelions plus Joey and Katy from JoeyAndKatyCook.co.uk share a recipe for a delicious pasta creation.

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

 

Join plant fanatics Michael and Ellen as they chat all things orchids with Dan Pass, the Account Manager at the UK’s largest orchid nursery, Double H Nurseries.

In this fact-filled episode, Dan gives us a glimpse into what it takes to grow their exceptional orchids, and what it’s like to be supplying them to the likes of Marks and Spencer’s and Waitrose. He also shares tips and tricks to help you care for your orchids at home, and even gives his recommendations for those starting their own orchid growing journey!

Dan also opens up about the disruption caused by COVID-19 and how it spurred them to diversify the business – transforming their Love Orchid campaign into an e-commerce opportunity, finding a way to deliver orchids and other plants to the doorsteps of their customers.

He also chats about the business’ commitment to sustainability and how the founding family - the Stevenson’s - are still present within the business  five generations on, and how that helps to encourage the family-focused values the company prides itself on today.

If all that wasn’t enough, there’s also the latest gardening gossip with The Orchid Whisperer, a news round up and Joey and Katy from JoeyAndKatyCook.co.uk share their recipe for a delicious roasted butternut and butter bean stew!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In this episode, Michael and Ellen visit Perrywood Garden Centre in Colchester, to chat to owner and director, Alan Bourne.

Perrywood has been running since the 1950s. What first began as a way for Alan’s parents to sell their home-grown goods, has since flourished into an extremely successful business, turning their pennies into millions – picking up a string of awards along the way!

Alan shares anecdotes of the business’ early years and reflects on how his passion for growing plants made it possible to face any obstacles head-on. With COVID-19 being their most recent challenge, Alan opens up about its effect on the business – from his staff, plant stock and the shift towards mail orders. He also talks about his delight in the younger generations’ interest in gardening, as well as having his three children working for the business that his father began all those years ago!

As well exploring Perrywood, this week’s episode is jammed packed with special features! Tom from Forage and Folklore reveals the best plant to look out for at this time of year when foraging – sticky weed! There’s also a quick fire news round with a round up of the recent plant based news and an extra special gossip section as superfan of the podcast, Alex known as 'gardening myself sane' joins Michael and Ellen for a gardening chat.

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

Join us as we kick off series 4 of the Plant Based Podcast by championing small growers and celebrating independent nurseries. Michael and Ellen meet Ruth Goudy from Kiln Farm Nursery in Suffolk.   Kiln Farn is a true family business. It’s been in the family since 1932, and Ruth even grew up there! The nursery business started when she and her husband, Paul (who she met when he worked for her dad) rented a field, built a shed and started selling plants!   Recorded in Summer 2020, Ruth reflects on how being an independent nursery without the constraints of big chain growers, allowed Kiln Farm to adapt in lockdown. They started taking veg orders over the phone, quickly growing from a handful of orders a day to 70! Demand grew so much that Ruth and Paul had to rally the troops and call on the local community to help with deliveries – summoning the true spirit of independent nurseries and the demonstrating the strong sense of community they have created.   In the second half, Ruth gives Michael and Ellen a tour behind the scenes, shares her vision for the business, and explains how they choose what to grow and sell. The Plant Based Podcast:

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Cobra. Cobra has the UK’s largest range of lawnmowers with more than 100 models available, meaning that there is one for every size and type of lawn. The vast range of products from Cobra also includes hedge trimmers, grass strimmers, leaf blowers, shredders across petrol, battery and electric models. The range is constantly expanding with new products added on a regular basis. Throughout series 4, Cobra is giving a way a whole host of Plant Based Podcast prizes. Visit www.cobragarden.co.uk for more information or follow them on Instagram at @cobragardenmachinery. #cobragarden

In the second of two special bonus episodes where Michael and Ellen interview each other, it’s Ellen’s turn to get the third degree! Michael delved deep to find out a surprising fact about Ellen’s past, what she would tell her younger self all of these years later plus a quick fire question round and plenty of laughs!

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Find two bonus episodes in the lead up to series 4 of the podcast which are about the hosts themselves!

In this first episode, Michael Perry is interviewed by Ellen Mary who gives some secrets away and delves into Michael’s plant based past, future & everything inbetween...including what irritates him, what his plant star sign is & why he doesn’t like his cooking critiqued!

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In this bonus episode Michael and Ellen chat with the Adonis of the allotment, Richard Chivers about lockdown mental health, growing your own food and allotment communities. Richard is also a great cook so find out how he would cook all of your favourite homegrown vegetables.

 

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This Christmas episode is full of mistletoe, new years resolutions and christmas trees! Plus, hear James Cornish from J&A Japonicas talking about the most popular christmas plant - The Poinsettia.   Learn how to look after your christmas tree, hear listeners new year resolutions and enjoy some high jinks with Michael and Ellen.   Merry Christmas everyone.   The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantbasedpodcast.net     Additional articles for this podcast Poinsettia Care Tips and Why chose a real Christmas tree

Do you lift or mulch your Dahlias? In this bonus gossip episode, Michael and Ellen chat with friend of the podcast - Kirsty Ward (My Little Allotment) about what's going on down her plot. Plus there's other random gardening chat to keep you amused from bathtub Tulips to Michaels no lawn garden.   The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

Here is a surprise winter growing podcast for you all! It is designed to lift the spirits, and you can be assured that we are not going to mention the L word...! Ellen and Michael will run through a myriad of ways that you can keep growing during the darker months, from sowing seeds to micro greens, mulching to mossing.

Enjoy, and let us know what you get up to!

In this episode, Chris Packham describes the informal but deliberate planting scheme in his garden, a haven for wildlife. His garden has no lawn and wildflowers flourish, despite Sid and Nancy’s attempts to destroy the lavender patch!

Chris gives listeners his top tips for attracting pollinators and birds to gardens and lets us into the secret to keeping birds in the garden year-round and setting them up to survive the winter.

Ellen asks Chris whether he is a fellow tree hugger and Chris describes what trees can teach us about how to behave in our time and space. They discuss HS2 and the ways it will impact ancient woodlands and the importance of protecting the ancient woodland we have left.

They talk about diets and how we should consider the foods that we eat and the impact food production has on the environment. Chris speaks about becoming a vegan, for ethical and environmental reasons. They round off the episode with the ultimate question – ‘what is your favourite plant?’.

 

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Conservation hero of the year, Honorary Doctor of Science, CBE for services to wildlife and nature conservation, host of The Really Wild Show and Spring and Autumnwatch. The very special guest in this episode is, of course, Chris Packham!

Michael and Ellen chat to Chris in his garden, surrounded by birds and butterflies and Chris’s dogs, Sid and Nancy. They discuss biophilia and the importance of the connection between humans and nature as well as in relation to coronavirus and how things need to change in the future.

Chris talks about The Really Wild Show and having animals (including a jaguar) in the studio, describing a chaotic rabbit-related disaster episode. He tells us about some of his most memorable moments on Spring and Autumnwatch, including dreaming birds, climbing adders and other unexpected occurrences.

Chris discusses his extensive charity work and his campaigning to combat harmful wildlife practices as well as raising awareness and taking legal action where needed to encourage wildlife reform.

 

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As we head towards the end of series 3, it’s time for a ‘best of’ episode covering your favourite guests across all three series so far. From wellbeing with Liz Earle to veganism with Hench Herbivore and plenty of plant talk inbetween, enjoy these clips with Ellen and Michaels behind the scenes gossip about each one.

 

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There are so many reasons to love plants, from enjoying the fragrance of a sweet pea to watching a busy bee collecting pollen from an Echinacea. In this episode Michael and Ellen read through 50 reasons why we all love plants with suggestions from the podcast listeners to some of Michael and Ellens favourite reasons why they love plants.

 

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In this episode, Michael and Ellen chat to Lee, AKA the Skinny Jean Gardener, about his love of sharing gardening with kids. Lee used to be an electrician but discovered a love of plants, becoming the ‘cool kid’ on the gardening scene!

He has set up a vegetable garden at Jimmy Doherty’s farm, worked with Jamie Oliver and Alan Titchmarsh and appeared on Blue Peter! He combines kids’ entertainment and education together at his shows which he tours round schools and festival - all while sporting his glittery jacket! Over lockdown, he released his book ‘How to get kids gardening’ and has been inundated with messages from people who have discovered the endless perks of getting kids out in the garden.

They discuss how lockdown has helped families reconnect with plants and the best ways to grow edible plants at home – in the garden, on the patio or on a windowsill. Lee explains how to set up mini allotments with washing up bowls and how to use buckets to make frog ponds. There’s even a special appearance from the true star of Skinny Jean Gardening, Lees’ daughter, Olive!

Plus Ellen and Michael discuss their childhood memories from the WI to the sound of rain on the shed roof. 

 

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We resisted for a while, but follower pressure led us to record a whole episode around the subject everyone’s taking about; covid. We look at how lockdown affected our gardening world, and discuss some practical solutions for gardening during lockdown. From compost shortages to windowsill tomatoes, we get nifty and thrifty!

 

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Every wondered what a Plant Geek’s plant collection is like?! This episode of The Plant Based Podcast kicks off with Michael showing Ellen around his new home, giving a tour of his extensive houseplant collection. They then interview Greg Bourke, the Curator and Manager of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Australia.

Greg started his working life as an electrician but has worked in horticulture and conservation at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden for nine years now. Greg explains why the Blue Mountains are blue, and they talk about the incredible variety of plants at the Botanic Garden, including peonies the size of Greg’s head, even in winter. Greg describes what it was like at the garden during the wildfires, when they saw 70 metre flames and they opened the garden as a refuge for local residents.

In part two, Greg tells Ellen and Michael about his lifelong fascination with carnivorous plants and jokes that he loves them more than his family! He has a phenomenal potted collection of over 10,000 plants, 90% of which are carnivorous.

Greg shares his passion for getting kids into conservation through introducing them to edible and carnivorous plants that they find captivating. They round off the episode with Greg’s three easy tips for listeners who want to grow carnivorous plants at home.

 

 

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We've pulled out all of the gardening gags for this episode with fun gardening jokes, puns and stories along with a few extra jokes from our listeners.   This episode is lighthearted, bringing some laughter to your lives as Ellen and Michael attempt to tell some jokes, have a good giggle and read out jokes provided on social media.   Listen out for some familiar voices as there are even a few jokes sent in from your favourite people on social media plus we have a gossip with Lee Connelly, the Skinny Jean Gardener about self isolation, getting back to some kind of normal life and drive through garden centres.   So...why doesn't Elton John like Lettuce? Because he's more of a Rocket Man! Boom Boom!  

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In this episode of the Plant Based Podcast, Ellen and Michael chat to Merryn Chilcott, Garment Technologist & Product Developer at BAM clothing. BAM create clever clothing from bamboo and celebrate all things plant-based in the clothing world. The enthusiasm for bamboo at BAM is infectious- the founder of the company has even been known to pole vault with it! Merryn explains the brilliance of bamboo and why it’s so perfect for clothing – it’s versatile, incredibly soft and a more sustainable option in today’s throwaway clothing society. It’s a great plant-based alternative to synthetic workout clothing and has similar sweat-wicking properties. Aside from clothing, bamboo has plenty of advantages as a crop too – just perhaps not in your garden (as Ellen discovered the hard way!)

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Natural Grower. Launched in 2019, their award-winning liquid fertiliser and soil conditioner is made entirely from maize. Naturally rich in nitrogen, potash, phosphate and other trace elements that plants and vegetables love, it is approved by the Soil Association, Vegan Society and Organic Farmers and Growers.

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Do you need to confess? Seems us plant lovers have quite a lot of plant confessions hidden in the shed! In this episode Michael and Ellen confess to their plant sins and discuss listeners who answered a call to arms about what they really get up to when no one is looking. It’s an episode that will make you giggle...but will you admit to yours after you hear these? Pinching plants & cuttings...it’s all here on the plant based podcast!

 

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Matthew Pottage has perhaps one of the most sought after jobs in horticulture. As the Curator of RHS Wisley he’s responsible for one of the most treasured gardens in the UK.

RHS Wisley is loved by gardeners worldwide and is visited by 1.2 million people each year. The gardens are diverse with different planting and gardening styles at every turn. With a huge plant collection and over 100 years of gardening history, it has something for everyone and there’s something different to see every time to visit. No mean feat for Matthew to be in charge of!

Matthew reveals how hard work and commitment helped him work his way up the Wisley ranks from student to Curator, and he chats about the amazing support and passion within the gardening community that he’s witnessed through the years.

In 240 acres of stunning, ever-changing gardens how can you pick a favourite area? For Matthew its easy. The conifers – a plant that Matthew thinks is misunderstood and gets a bad press. Conifers might not be the conventional favourite but Matthew is a big fanatic and believes every garden should have one.

Listen in to find out why, and to hear his predictions for their revival!

 

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Is this week special episode, Ellen and Michael asked their followers which plants they loved, and which plants they hated. The results are, typically, controversial. Let us know if you agree with them! Find out which gold-leaved beauty Michael detests, and which fragrant summer bloom makes Ellen go weak at the knees..

 

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Plants AND food – what could be a better combo?

allplants unites both of these and brings them together in delicious, easy and convenient plant-based meals that can be delivered frozen to your door.

In this mouth-watering episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Michael and Ellen meet Alex Petrides, one of the founders of allplants, and Joey O'Hare, the senior development chef who is responsible for creating all the tasty recipes for allplants’ meals.

In just three years, allplants has grown from two brothers delivering its meals using London buses for transport to having a team of 100 people making 5000 meals a day. It’s a true testament to the popularity of plant based lifestyles and demonstrates that more and more people are recognising the virtues of a vegan diet!

Alex and Joey reveal how allplants meals are so much more than ready meals. Firstly, they are far more nutritious. They are handmade, chef prepared meals that aren’t mass produced and packed with salt. They are created by a team of experts who spend a long time developing the flavours and dishes to make sure they are delicious in their own right, and not just as a vegan alternative.

In the episode, they discuss their favourite meals from the range, their plans for making plant based meals even more convenient in the future, as well as revealing what they think to meat substitutes entering the market.

 

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This episode is for beginner gardeners and the more experienced to talk through common gardening terms that can seem confusing to begin with plus some easy and cool plants that anyone can grow!

Do you think ‘thinning out’ belongs in the hairdressers? Ellen Mary chats through her top gardening terms that may need some explanation to newbies, then Michael picks his top plants for you to get growing with ease. There’s some great info to get anyone started in gardening plus a good reminder for everyone to help encourage more gardeners.

 

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Natural Grower is an incredible liquid fertiliser – made by plants for plants. So it makes them the perfect partner for the Plant Based Podcast!

Charlotte, one of the founders of the company, discusses how Natural Grower all started on a family farm in Leicestershire. The farm was once a dairy unit before diversifying into arable crops. As part of their renewable revolution, Charlotte and her husband Richard invested in an anaerobic digester that is fed with maize grown on the farm. A by-product from the digestor is a nutrient-rich organic fertiliser with seriously impressive results – and so Natural Grower was born!

After using the fertiliser on their crops, they saw the amazing results first-hand so the next step was sharing it with the public and getting it out to gardeners.

The product is approved by the Vegan Society and in the episode Charlotte runs through the process of getting that approval and the requirements that the product and process has to meet. As it is made from plants it avoids any residual chemicals that may be found in compost or manure, so is an amazing fertiliser for veganic gardens!

Later in the episode, we hear from fans of the podcast who have sent in their organic and veganic gardening tips so tune in to pick up some handy pointers!

 

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This week's episode is all about plant-based food and ideas for what you can create at home. We kick off with friend of the podcast, Hench Herbivore with some facts about the benefits of plant based eating, then Ellen talks about her own plant-based diet and gives a few pointers for people that are new to it. Michael, despite not following a plant based diet, chats about some of the unique ways he cooks some of his favourite veg.

Then, it’s over to you, the listeners, as we reveal a few more plant-based creations. From different ways to create pesto to plant-based naan bread, we’ve got it all. There’s even a sneaky way to use up your blackcurrents and broad beans, two popular summer gluts!

 

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*Virtual Chelsea Special episode*

This extra-special episode of the Plant Based Podcast delves behind the scenes of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and features Sue Biggs, Director General of the RHS, and Jill Otway, who is the Plant Committee Manager.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic means that, along with so many other events, all RHS shows this summer have sadly been cancelled. Most notably the Chelsea Flower Show, which had to be cancelled for the first time since the Second World War.

Sue discusses the weight of the responsibility of having to make the decision of cancelling the show, despite know the impact it will have on the horticultural world. She reveals that it’s the hardest thing she’s had to do in her time at the RHS, but that the interests of public safety had, of course, to come first.

Excitingly, the show must go on! Soon after the cancellation, the RHS announced that Virtual Chelsea would take place instead. In the subsequent eight weeks, teams across the RHS have united and worked around the clock to arrange a fantastic line up. We’ll be able to nosey around gardens of big horticultural names and celebrities, as well as watching Q&As and how-to videos from growers, designers and nurseries.

It all starts on Monday 18th May 2020 where the online content will be available exclusively to RHS members - just like the first day of the real show is.

In the second half of the episode, Michael chats with Jill Otway, who is responsible for organising the incredible Plant of the Year awards at Chelsea. Winning Plant of the Year can have a huge impact on a plant’s sales, so it is a highly coveted title. Jill explains the rigorous process for how all the new plants at the show are whittled down to just one deemed worthy of the title, as well as revealing exactly what the judges are looking for.

They look back at previous winners and how this year, for the first time, the RHS will be celebrating the Plant of the Decade! You can cast your vote and pick your favourite winner from the past ten shows at the RHS website. Jill had always planned for Plant of the Decade to take place this year, and for it be voted for by the public so it lent itself perfectly to the new online format.

Read Michael's article, 'Chelsea best bits' here.  Read Ellen's article, '5 Chelsea memories' here. 

Visit the RHS Virtual Chelsea Flower Show here. 

 

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A very special inside out episode, where Michael looks at indoor windowsills, and Ellen looks at balcony planting.

Gardening has become the highlight of our lockdown days. It’s exciting to see during the pandemic, so many people enjoying gardening and growing their own food. But what if you don’t have much space? How do you enjoy the natural world from a balcony or patio or perhaps a windowsill?

First up, Michael chats through what’s growing on his windowsill at the moment. He has been experimenting with some outdoor patio plants, and the results have been really quite surprising.

In the second half of this episode, Ellen Mary discusses outside gardening in small spaces with container gardening on patios, balconies and window boxes. From top tips for keeping your containers thriving to her favourite balcony vegetables and perennials. There’s some fun window box combo’s in this episode too. Give them a try and tag us in with photos on social media! 

 

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Visit NaturalGrower.co.uk to nurture your soil and boost your plants and veg. Enter PBP15 for a 15% discount as a Plant Based Podcast subscriber.

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In this episode hear all about Garden Day - the nationwide community benefit movement that takes place on Sunday 10th May 2020.

During the current lockdown, more and more people around the world are enjoying their outside space. So this year’s call is for gardening enthusiasts to consider a virtual celebration with family and friends.

In this episode Ellen Mary discusses the wellbeing benefits of plants and gardening while Michael provides some great ideas to celebrate the day virtually. Plus hear from Ann-Marie Powell, Jonathan Moseley, Camila Klich & Marianne Mogendorff.

Get your flower crowns ready and take time out to celebrate the positive effects of gardening on Sunday 10th May, the UK’s biggest virtual garden get-together across social media and video calling platforms.

To find out more, visit www.gardenday.co.uk/getinvolved. Follow @GardenDayUK on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Candide, and share your Garden Day celebrations on social media, using #GardenDayUK.

Garden Day is supported by Candide, the app for plant lovers.

Here’s the full timetable of Garden Day zoom events on Sunday 10th May:

https://www.gardenday.co.uk/events/virtual-garden-gathering/

Plus- on the day- Michael will be holding his“houseplant party” on Instagram live at 6pm on Garden Day-

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Know your Melianthus from your Mahonia? We’ve put together this new short, fun quiz for you to follow along with online. There are 20 quick fire questions in total. Seems some of you are serious plant geeks who tried our last quiz with a high score of 36! Can you get all of these questions correct? All you need to do is listen along to the podcast, where you will hear the questions. Open up the web page here https://theplantbasedpodcast.net/the-plant-based-pub-quiz-2/ and fill in your answers. Once you’ve completed, you will then get to see your total score. Good luck plant lovers!

 

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“Plants are a great equaliser. A geranium is a geranium, no matter where in the world you are, or what you are experiencing”

Lalage Snow is an award-winning freelance photojournalist, writer and filmmaker who has experienced life in some of the most hostile and war-torn places on the planet. Her book, “War Gardens” explores gardens tended to by those caught up in conflict around the world and shows how gardening can bring peace in times of conflict and in the most extreme places.

Lalage, Michael and Ellen chat about how gardening takes you out of the present, puts you in the future and gives you a sense of hope – quite fitting for an episode recorded during the coronavirus pandemic.

In her book, Lalage uses photography and the domesticity of a garden setting to divert from the horrors of a war zone. She believes that gardening can provide common ground in isolation. In this powerful episode of The Plant Based Podcast, she discusses how people garden in different ways, for different reasons, across different conflicts. She explains how in Ukraine people garden for self-sufficiency out of necessity, with imports from China and Russia being cut off and supermarkets shutting; how in Gaza urban density means gardening brings peace and a sense of returning to what previous generations did; and how in Afghanistan having to garden is second nature.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Natural Grower. Launched in 2019, their award-winning liquid fertiliser and soil conditioner is made entirely from maize. Naturally rich in nitrogen, potash, phosphate and other trace elements that plants and vegetables love, it is approved by the Soil Association, Vegan Society and Organic Farmers and Growers.

Visit NaturalGrower.co.uk to nurture your soil and boost your plants and veg. Enter PBP15 for a 15% discount as a Plant Based Podcast subscriber.

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In the second ‘in betweeny’ episode for series three, we pack in a lot of fun so get ready to listen and be entertained with plants and gossip!

Michael chats about houseplants and discusses your tips for looking after them before Ellen Mary shares some of your lockdown activities including seed watch and crafts.

That’s all before our special guest, that guy off the telly, Jez Rose, talks to us about honey bees and horticulture plus he gives us the gossip about his podcast partner BBC Gardeners World host Adam Frost!  

 

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Your favourite plant lovers, Michael and Ellen meet Ian Drummond, director of the fabulous company, Indoor Garden Design.

They are specialists in interior landscaping, from design to installation through to maintenance. Alongside installations in offices, Indoor Garden Design’s speciality is events and creating living backgrounds and sculptures for parties. The team of green-fingered experts has styled high profile events such as the BAFTAs, London Fashion Week and, most spectacularly, Sir Elton John’s Summer Ball at his house in Windsor.

Ian chats about how the company started and has celebrated houseplants way before they became Instagram worthy. Indoor Garden Design started in a small garage in 1975, when its founder, Ed Wolf, was a true pioneer who brought the houseplant trend from the Netherlands to London.

Ian reveals his favourite plants, as well as the ones he likes to avoid! He gives his top houseplants recommendations, discusses the future and gives his predictions for the next trend in houseplants.

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In this episode, Michael and Ellen also have a guest for the gossip section. They visited the new shop of Donna Hodds, also known as Pretty Little Cactus, where they had a bit of a giggle about houseplants and some serious chat about plant passports!

 

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So, do you think you know your Dianthus from your Digitalis? Well, it could be time to prove yourself! We’ve put together a very special quiz for you to follow along with online. There are 8 rounds, and 40 questions in total.

You will be tested on the origins of plants, plant based products, technical practices, and so much more.

All you need to do is listen along to the podcast, where you will hear the questions. Click this link to go to the web page and fill in your answers. Once you’ve completed, you will then get to see your total score, and you can also look back and see what you’ve got right and wrong.

Who will be crowned the Plant Based King or Queen? Good luck everyone!

 

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Gardeners’ World presenter and gardening writer, Mark Lane, meets Michael and Ellen to discuss how he got into gardening, and how it all started with a career in medical and architectural publishing. His love of gardening was sparked by his architectural work and learning how outside landscaping relates to building and design.

Life changed for Mark following a car crash in 2001 which means he is now a wheelchair user. Throughout his rehabilitation, Mark studied garden design and went on to be the UK’s first garden designer in a wheelchair, as well as the first BBC gardening presenter in a wheelchair.

As well as dishing the dirt on what goes on behind the scenes at Gardeners’ World, he reveals how he overcomes issues around accessibility in gardening. He talks about tools he’s discovered that make it easier to garden from his wheelchair, as well as inventions he’s fashioned himself.

Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for an exclusive article from Mark on his top tips for accessible gardening.

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Natural Grower. Launched in 2019, their award-winning liquid fertiliser and soil conditioner is made entirely from maize. Naturally rich in nitrogen, potash, phosphate and other trace elements that plants and vegetables love, it is approved by the Soil Association, Vegan Society and Organic Farmers and Growers.

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We are introducing an occasional extra episode for the plant-based podcast, and it is called the “in-betweeny” episode. In this weeks “inbetweeny”, we review your comments and feedback to the recent podcast with Liz Earle, we also talk about some of the gardening news from over the last week, and gush over the joys of spring blossom. We also chat about the release of some long forgotten video tapes, and read out your social media comments about the “fantasy gardening programmes”... ooo-er! Listen now!

 

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Ellen and Michael took a trip to South London to visit TV presenter and entrepreneur Liz Earle in her wellbeing studio. With over 25 years of experience in the beauty, health and wellbeing industry, Liz now heads up one of the most progressive and successful magazines on the subject, not to mention a popular podcast and YouTube channel.

They discussed the whole concept of wellbeing and how it relates to plants, with a focus on fermented foods, the right way to follow a vegan diet, the complex world of food supplements and the fantastic properties of many plants. She also taught Ellen and Michael the 5 K's, and gave a few simple tips that everyone can follow in order to get that feel good factor each and every day.

There’s also a special guest during the regular gossip section, as Ellen and Michael bring Sarah from the Roots and All podcast in for a chat!

 

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This episode of The Plant Based Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Natural Grower. Launched in 2019, their award-winning liquid fertiliser and soil conditioner is made entirely from maize. Naturally rich in nitrogen, potash, phosphate and other trace elements that plants and vegetables love, it is approved by the Soil Association, Vegan Society and Organic Farmers and Growers.

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In this episode, Ellen Mary is at the University of North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Charlotte with Jeff Gillman, the Director. The garden is an eclectic mix of a diverse orchid collection, lots of carnivorous plants, native plants and rhododendrons too. Their conversation is eclectic too, ranging from Fleetwood Mac to cookies made with cricket flour and silkworm soup!

In the second half, Ellen Mary tries some very unusual candy flavours, before the conversation turns to hallucinogenic honey. Jeff shares his passion to connect plants with people, which is also the motto of the Botanical Gardens. He discusses the Venus Flytrap, which is native to the area - he has seen one so large that it ate a lizard!

 

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Ever wondered about how you can make a career out of your love of gardening? But have sceptics and people’s comments about how unrealistic a dream it is put you off?! This episode of The Plant Based Podcast delves into career changes in horticultural and looks at the paths available into the green-fingered world.

The options are so varied. It’s not just about being outside tending to plants - you could give talks; utilise your writing and marketing skills; or even put your corporate know-how to use by exploring the business side of horticulture. The possibilities are endless!

Someone who knows this first hand is Wendy Bowen who chats to Michael about her varied career path. Wendy switched from working among the fashion elite in Vogue House to giving in to her green urges and taking a new direction via the allotment and becoming the Commercial Director at the Chelsea Physic Garden.

 

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In this bonus episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Ellen is at the Norfolk Olive Tree Company. She chats to Paul and Antonia Smith in their shed within a Mediterranean courtyard, surrounded by a wonderful evergreen garden. Paul and Antonia love the sculptural, evergreen qualities of olive trees and they ship trees from Europe that are no longer fruitful, to live out their retirement in the U.K. They discuss how olive trees can live for up to 800 years on average, as well as how they acclimatise to UK climates.

The second half of the podcast is all about spiky plants - Agave and the relatively new Mangave which is tipped to be the musthave plant of 2020. Mangave is a hybrid of  Agave and Manfreda, and Paul is propagating lots of them! He calls Mangave a “plant geek’s dream” – it combines Manfreda’s striking colours and patterns with Agave’s strong structure, but without the spikes. Share in Paul’s passion; he’s a true plant forecaster and loves new plants and varieties. His enthusiasm for Mangave is infectious!

 

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Whilst we’re waiting for series 3 we thought we’d treat you to some extra special plant-based goodness so we have some bumper episodes for you coming up!

In this New Year episode, Michael discusses exciting new plants, speaking to two top breeding companies about projects they’ve worked on together and looking forward to what they’ve got coming up. He also looks at your fantasy plant league suggestions and reviews your New Year gardening resolutions!

Michael chats to Sirekit Mol at Beekenkamp in Holland about grafting new plants, sometimes with crazy results. They explore the Beekenkamp world of Begonias and look at how the Dahlias are on the cusp of changing into something huge for horticulture. Later in the episode, at Danziger in Israel, Michael discovers that the introduction of  the Queen of Hearts Petunia was all down to a keen eye! He also investigates some strong use of Verbena, a surprising new style of Lantana, and brings up the concept of ‘marmite’ plants.

 

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