PlantNetwork Interviews

PlantNetwork Interviews

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PlantNetwork Interviews episodes

  • 38: 70,000 plants, over 32,000 profiles and Plant Finder - Rupert Wilson from the RHS

    Rupert Wilson, Principal Data Manager with the RHS, tells us about the extensive plant information held by the RHS, the annual publication of Plant Finder and the importance of people in plant records. Can you guess what Rupert's book choice will be?!   

    We are continuing to explore different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.

    26 min
  • 37: A love of woody plants and the importance of horticultural training - Misako Kasahara of Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
    Misako tells us about a theatre-going Metasequoia, being inspired to explore a career in horticulture by TV gardening programmes, and some horticultural differences between the UK and Japan.
     
    We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
    31 min
  • 33. The Tangled Bank with Beccy Middleton - Sustainability Special
    To celebrate the PlantNetwork Year of Sustainability, we will be exploring sustainability issues and projects as part of the PlantNetwork podcast series. In the first of these special episodes, we find out about the challenges and opportunities posed by "The Tangled Bank" project at St Andrews Botanic Garden with curator Beccy Middleton.
    20 min
  • 32: Growing bamboos for pandas - Jess Brown of Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo
    In the first podcast for 2022, PlantNetwork speaks with Jess Brown of RZSS Edinburgh Zoo about gardening for pandas among many other animals. Find out more about the working life of a zoo horticulturist - and join us in February for a webinar focusing on zoo horticulture.
     
    We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
    25 min
  • 31: Den building, tomato growing, and sustainable gardens - Doug Stewart
    PlantNetwork talks to Doug Stewart, a 'general practitioner' of horticulture. We discuss careers, perceptions of horticulture and sustainability as well as favourite plants…
     
    We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
    28 min
  • 30: Growing clematis, climbers and young horticulturists - Mollie Higginson of New Leaf Plants
    Meet a young horticulturist who is also a passionate spokesperson for the industry! PlantNetwork talks to Mollie Higginson of New Leaf Plants and co-founder of the Young People in Horticulture Association (YPHA). Find out how Mollie found her way into horticulture and what she and the YPHA are doing to help other young horticulturists get the most out of the sector. 
     
    We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
    26 min
  • 29: Exotics in Scotland, exploration in Vietnam - Richard Baines of Logan Botanic Garden
    Meet Richard Baines, the Curator of Logan Botanic Garden, author and a truly passionate horticulturist who has definitely taken his work home with him. In this episode, he tells us about curating an exotic garden in Scotland, his love of rhododendrons and his horticultural journey. Listen in to learn where to find rare gems in Logan Botanic Garden, plant exploration abroad, and the most spectacular place in the UK to see daffodils. 
     
    We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
    26 min

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PlantNetwork interviews horticulturists about their gardens and their careers, as well as their favourite plants!