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The Plant Based Podcast

Sep 26, 2021

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...


Sep 19, 2021

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...


Sep 12, 2021

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...


Sep 5, 2021

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...