Hello, hello, hello and welcome to this weeks episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast. 

Today I chat once again, to another returning guest to the podcast, Michael Perry a.k.a. Mr Plant Geek. Michael was a guest on the podcast at the beginning of Series 2 (click here to listen to that episode) when I travelled to his wonderful garden and sat in the August sunshine talking all things gardening, plants, social media and of course lots lots more.

So I'm absolutely delighted to invite Michael back again to chat about his new book, Hortus Curious, published by DK books.

In this episode Michael tells me everything about the book including how it came about, how the writing process worked for him and the illustrator Aaron Apsley. We also talked at length about the look, feel and style of this incredible book which will literally pop off the shelves when you walk into your local bookshop.

We also touch on social media, awards and what Michael is up to next.

And at the very beginning of our chat there are some extremely helpful tips on how and when to use a certain brand of moisturising oil to keep the wrinkles at bay… Yes, you heard me right!

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Thanks so much.

Mike