The Plant Based Podcast

The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - A glimpse into new plants from The Flower Trials

Jun 22, 2025

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, Michael gets emotional over his love of plants!

Series 18 is sponsored by British Garden Centres.

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The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - Garden Futures: Designing with Nature with curator, James Wylie from the V & A Dundee

Jun 15, 2025

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...

The Plant Based Podcast S18 E06 - Rescuing Cacti and Succulents with Hayley from Mint Plants

Jun 8, 2025

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...

The Plant Based Podcast S18 Bonus - The lowdown on the smelliest plant in the world at Kew Gardens

Jun 1, 2025

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...

The Plant Based Podcast S18 E05 - RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gossip Special

May 21, 2025

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...