Explore every episode of the podcast The Plant Based Podcast
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| Floral industry trends and education with Kays Flower School, Deirdre and Janette. | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:42:03 | |
Ellen Mary is joined by two of Ireland's most inspiring and creative floristry educators — Deirdre and Janette from Kay's Flower School who help budding florists blossom into pros. In this episode learn about their journey, the changing floristry industry, their favourite flowers, new trends and their recent exquisite collaboration with former podcast guest Sarah Campbell of Intrigue Designs. Are 80's flowers back? Download to find out. Find Kays Flower School on social media and via the website: www.kaysflowerschool.com Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary! Check out the website: www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine | |||
| Find out how you can be a national plant collection holder with Plant Heritage. | 02 Nov 2025 | 01:01:01 | |
In this episode Ellen and Michael are joined by Gwen Hines, CEO of Plant Heritage — a charity dedicated to saving the UK's garden plants from being lost forever. From rare roses to forgotten fuchsias, they're on a mission to protect the incredible diversity found in our gardens and to support the passionate individuals keeping these plants alive for future generations. You can even find out how to be a national collection holder yourself, even if you have little garden space! Also hear about Michaels trip to visit Ellen in the USA plus the usual nonsense gossip. Find out more about Plant Heritage: www.plantheritage.org.uk
Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary!
Check out the website: www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine
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| The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - Garden Futures: Designing with Nature with curator, James Wylie from the V & A Dundee | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
In this episode @ellenmarygardening chats with James Wylie from the Victoria & Albert Museum in Dundee about the new exhibition - Garden Futures: Designing with Nature. James talks through the exhibition, its importance and how it will inspire visitors. Take the journey through the exhibition in this episode and book your tickets to go! www.vam.ac.uk and check out the socials @vadundee Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. "We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team." – The Stubbs Family. With garden centres offering plants, food and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. | |||
| The Plant Based Podcast S10 E06 - The portfolio career of Chris Young | 12 Mar 2023 | 01:02:59 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 - News and gossip 5th March 2023 | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:35:35 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 E05 - Cambridge Botanic Garden leading the way with winter planting | 26 Feb 2023 | 01:03:25 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 - News and gossip 19th February 2023 | 19 Feb 2023 | 00:30:57 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 E04 - Carnivorous plants with Megan Webb | 12 Feb 2023 | 01:16:30 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 - News and gossip 5th February 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 | 00:16:10 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 E03 - Garden Insects with Hayley Jones, Entomologist from The Royal Horticultural Society. | 29 Jan 2023 | 01:18:30 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 - News and gossip 22nd January 2023 | 22 Jan 2023 | 00:39:15 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 E02 - Investing in Rare and Unusual Houseplants with Sheryl Cuisia | 15 Jan 2023 | 01:24:44 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S10 - Horticultural news and best of episode | 08 Jan 2023 | 00:40:09 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S18 E06 - Rescuing Cacti and Succulents with Hayley from Mint Plants | 08 Jun 2025 | 01:08:21 | |
Hayley Stephens is the guests on this episode to talk about rescuing cacti and succulents, the future for houseplants and of course plenty of cacti care tips. Hayley owns Mint Plants in Bristol, and runs the business with her emotional support team member, Mum Tina. Mint Plants has a huge collection of rare, old and interesting plants which can be found at www.mintplants.co.uk Afterwards @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening gossip about floral design, tattoos and progression in horticulture. Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. "We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team." – The Stubbs Family. With garden centres offering plants, food and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. | |||
| The Plant Based Podcast S10 E01 - Growing dahlias with FAM Flower Farm | 01 Jan 2023 | 00:47:33 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 - Christmas Wishes from The Plant Based Podcast | 24 Dec 2022 | 00:38:08 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E08 - Top 10 Maple Trees with Matt and Tim from Mr Maple | 18 Dec 2022 | 01:19:06 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 - News and gossip 11th December 2022 | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:28:06 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E07 - Behind the scenes of horticultures most well known PR personality - Jess Russell-Perry | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:54:08 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 - News and gossip 27th November 2022 | 27 Nov 2022 | 00:30:13 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E06 - From football to food growing with Tayshan Hayden-Smith | 20 Nov 2022 | 01:05:55 | |
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 The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 - News and gossip 13th November 2022 | 13 Nov 2022 | 00:27:01 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E05 - Keeping a royal park fit for the public | 06 Nov 2022 | 01:02:45 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E04 - How to grow and care for Alpine plants with Faye Adams from The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew | 30 Oct 2022 | 00:44:34 | |
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 The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - The lowdown on the smelliest plant in the world at Kew Gardens | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:15:16 | |
Have you heard of the Titan Arum? It's not only the largest inflorescence in the world, but it's also the smelliest plant in the world, unofficially! Michael popped into Kew Gardens to speak to Leif Starkey about this botanical phenomenon, which has just bloomed in the Palm House. Check Instagram for photos of its rather beautiful withered form! Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. "We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team." – The Stubbs Family. With garden centres offering plants, food and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. | |||
| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E03 - An insight into the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Orchid collections with Arnau Ribera | 23 Oct 2022 | 01:05:36 | |
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 The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E02 - Botanical illustrations and giant water lilies at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew with botanical artist Lucy Smith | 16 Oct 2022 | 00:29:29 | |
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 The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S9 E01 - The science behind edibles with Royal Botanic Gardens Kew kitchen gardener, Helena Dove. | 09 Oct 2022 | 01:25:17 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 - News and gossip 2nd October 2022 | 02 Oct 2022 | 00:25:53 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 E06 - The beauty of wildflowers with Natural Surroundings | 25 Sep 2022 | 00:49:50 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 - News and gossip 18th September 2022 | 18 Sep 2022 | 00:30:44 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 E05 - Growing and using Aloe Vera with Dr Green | 11 Sep 2022 | 00:48:57 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 - News and gossip 4th September 2022 | 04 Sep 2022 | 00:29:42 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 E04 - Food, fermenting and fun with Mark Diacono | 28 Aug 2022 | 01:17:43 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 - News and gossip 21st August 2022 | 21 Aug 2022 | 00:33:43 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S18 E05 - RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gossip Special | 21 May 2025 | 00:24:55 | |
Hot off the press! Michael Perry in his exhausted and exhilarated state, tells us what he enjoyed about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, the plant of the year winner, some celebrity spots and why next time he might wear a wig. Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. "We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team." – The Stubbs Family. With garden centres offering plants, food and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. | |||
| The Plant Based Podcast S8 E03 - Meet series 8 sponsors Florette | 14 Aug 2022 | 00:57:08 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 - News and gossip 7th August 2022 | 07 Aug 2022 | 00:18:56 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 E02 - No Dig Gardening with Stephanie Hafferty | 31 Jul 2022 | 01:09:51 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 - News and gossip 24th July 2022 with Suffolk Jungle Room | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:17:47 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S8 E01 - From a high flying career to a down to earth gardener with August Garden | 17 Jul 2022 | 01:01:34 | |
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. The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 - News and gossip 10th July 2022 | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:28:38 | |
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. his series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 Episode Six - The magical world of Fungi with The Caley Brothers | 03 Jul 2022 | 01:03:36 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 - News and gossip 26th June 2022 | 26 Jun 2022 | 00:28:34 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 Episode Five - The goodness of gardening with BBC Gardeners World presenter Arit Anderson | 19 Jun 2022 | 01:21:37 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 - News and gossip 12th June 2022 | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:34:24 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - RHS Chelseas Flower Show 2025 Special | 18 May 2025 | 01:10:17 | |
In this episode, @ellenmarygardening speaks to the designers of two incredible show gardens for the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. First, Katy Terry from Good Grounding Garden Design who was inspired to design 'The ADHD Foundation Garden' after her personal diagnosis of ADHD in 2023. Then Duncan Hall and Nick Burton of Burton Hall Garden Design who have designed the 'Down's syndrome Scotland Garden' taking inspiration from Duncan's nephew Liam who aged 8 has been supported by the charity. Two fantastic gardens supported by Project Giving Back. Check out all of the information below: The ADHD Foundation Garden: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/gardens/2025/adhd-foundation-garden Down's syndrome Scotland Garden: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/gardens/2025/downs-syndrome-scotland YouTube video: https://youtu.be/95d_ptO1sCM?si=NhRC9ND_0aPCKRjF Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres. British Garden Centres are the largest family owned, and family run garden centre group in the UK, with over 70 garden centres. "We aim to provide you with great plants and gardening products at affordable prices, with a first-class service delivered by a passionate team." – The Stubbs Family. With garden centres offering plants, food and gift areas, outdoor living, Christmas departments, restaurants, homeware and so much more. All garden centres are pet friendly, and many welcome coach parties. The business also boasts a variety of retail partners across the group inside each garden centre. | |||
| The Plant Based Podcast S7 Episode Four - The power of the sea with Dr Seaweed | 05 Jun 2022 | 01:02:59 | |
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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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 - News and gossip 29th May 2022 | 29 May 2022 | 00:25:02 | |
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. This series is sponsored by Hillier Garden Centres The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
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| The Plant Based Podcast S7 Episode Three - Behind the scenes at RHS Chelsea with Helen Boem | 22 May 2022 | 00:58:06 | |
In this episode hear all the behind the scenes gossip from 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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