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In this episode, I got to speak to Neil Gow of The Colegrave Seabrook Foundation. We talk about the amazing work they do with and for horticulture students.

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In this episode I got to chat with Emma O'Neill of Garden Organic. Emma is the head gardener over at Garden Organic; through campaigning, research, community work, and advice, Garden Organics' aim is to get people growing in an organic way. Through their innovation, they want to educate the next generation. Garden Organic The Plant Pod Any Questions - ross@theplantpod.co.uk

In this episode I sit down with Matthew Maher, of Webbs Garden Centres. Matt is the production supervisor at the plant nursery at Webbs. He tackles everything from potting, pruning, watering all the way to pest and disease management. We touch on mental health and education in Horticulture

in this episode I sit down with Jack Appleton of Mr Fothergills Seeds. Jack has been in the industry for 10 years. We discuss, how he started where he is now in his career and other topics such as, Covid, best selling seeds and how important it is for staff training

In this episode, I sit down and chat with Kyle Ross. Kyle is the production manager at Wyevale Nurseries, and project coordinator for the YPHA. He does fantastic work in the horticulture industry! Kyle works with the HTA as an ornamental committee member. He holds a Bsc in Horticulture from Worcester University.

In this episode I sit down and have the honour of talking to Boyd Douglas-Davies, Boyd is well known in the horticulture industry for many things, from his plant expertise, knowledge in running garden centres to all of the charity work he also does. Boyd does not stop at anything to promote the industry and bring it to the forefront. He has a wealth of knowledge and is willing to share it with anybody. The green fingers charity is a great passion of his and I urge everybody to go and take a look and help where you can! If you would like to contact Boyd then please see the links below. Greenfingers Charity - a childrens charity Boyd J Douglas-Davies | LinkedIn We recorded this podcast on 25/3/23 right after the new peat bad had been announced

In this episode, I got the chance to chat with the Founder and CEO of HERU - Nik Spencer. Nik has drive and passion for the environment and recycling industry, and this really shows with the amazing work he has done. HERU is a cutting edge state of the art way to heat your home. The HERU is a hybrid heat pump. A heat pump extracts heat from a source and then transfers the heat to where it is needed. HERU

In this episode, I chat with Alan Frampton of Cambridge HOK. Alan is fourth generation in the horticulture industry and established the UK's largest cut flower business in 1987.

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In this episode, I got to sit down with Professor Roy Kennedy of Warwickshire College and University Centre. Roy is the Head of the Department for Higher Education (research and Innovation) at Pershore College. Roy's knowledge is endless, and I could listen to him speak for hours on end.

In this episode, I chat with Anita O'Brien, she is the social and therapeutic horticulture coordinator at Praxis Care in County Cork, Ireland. Praxis Care is a social care charity that was founded 40 years ago, they offer a wide range of services across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England and The Isle of Man. Home - Praxis Care The Plant Pod Links INSTA FACEBOOK LINKEDiN Apple Podcast Google Podcast Youtube