The Plant Based Podcast
1) Find out how you can be a national plant collection holder with Plant Heritage.
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,...Show More
2) What does the EU reset mean for the horticultural industry in the UK, with The Horticultural Trades Association
Welcome to today’s episode, where we’ll be diving into a topic that’s been a hot topic for the UK horticultural industry—the EU Reset, announced in 2025. In this episode, we’re joined by Sally Cullimo...Show More
3) There's a tree for everyone with Steph Dunn-James from Frank P Matthews.
This episode is all about trees, with the ultimate tree experts in UK - Frank P Matthews. Fresh from their first exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we have Steph Dunn-James, director of the compa...Show More
4) The Art of Floral Design with Sarah Campbell of Intrigue Designs
Sarah Campbell isn't just known for magnificent floral designs and installations but also for always smiling! After appearing on the Netflix show 'The Big Flower Fight', Sarah has grown her event desi...Show More
5) Mayfield Lavender with lavender growing tips, the history of lavender and what the future holds.
This episode is all about the much loved plant - Lavender! Lorna Maye from Mayfield Lavender guides us through the history of the plant and the organic, family run lavender farm on two sites in Surrey...Show More
6) Hydrangea breeding with Leo Slingerland from the Living Creations breeding program.
In this episode, Michael steps behind the scenes of hydrangea breeding with Leo, the plant breeder behind the renowned Living Creations Hydrangea series. Discover what it really takes to create new hy...Show More
7) Pelargoniums or Geraniums? Growing Crazy has the answer.
In this episode Michael and Ellen Mary are joined by Steven from Growing Crazy, a UK nursery that specialises in the wonderful world of Pelargoniums. Find out the history, different varieties, how to ...Show More
8) The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - Uncovering the world of the HTA
In this weeks episode, we get an exclusive behind the scenes at the Horticultural Trades Association, as Michael speaks to the team about their activities across the growing world- as we learn about ...Show More
9) The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - A glimpse into new plants from The Flower Trials
In this gossip episode, @mr_plantgeek talks through some of the plants he loved from the Flower Trials held in the Netherlands and Germany during June. From bedding Roses to an Elmo inspired Dahlia, M...Show More
10) The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - Garden Futures: Designing with Nature with curator, James Wylie from the V & A Dundee
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 exhibit...Show More