The Plant Based Podcast

Think brutalist architecture meets plants and thats what the Barbican Conservatory is all about! We chat with the head gardeners Marta in this first episode of series 12 of the podcast. Marta explains to @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about how she got into gardening, what it's like to garden at the Barbican and some of the amazing plants softening the striking architecture. Afterwards Michael and Ellen gossip about BBC Gardeners World Live from a bench at Warwick Castle. In this episode also hear from two new contributors for series 12 - Lee Connelly @skinnyjeangardener with some fantastic tips to get your kids gardening and Max McMurdo @maxreestore with some top DIY tips for your garden.

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It's the end of the series, and we have the latest horticultural news for you, read by Ellen. We also sent Michael off to Kew Gardens, to chat to Arnau Ribera about the amazing ghost orchid, which has just come into flower there. Plus, Michael had a lovely chat with Brie Langley about her redesign of the waterlily house at Kew, and they ended up talking about all sorts, even the concept of planting more than one houseplant in a single container. We think you'll really enjoy this chat!

With thanks to our sponsors, Stoneleigh Wine, who bring vegan and sustainable options to wine glasses around the world.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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Did you know there are nearly 20,000 different species of moss? This fascinating episode with Dr Neil Bell who is a bryologist specialising in phylogenetics, taxonomy and biodiversity will make you see moss is a whole different light.

Also in this episode hear from regular series contributors @alstroemeriaben and @_andy__w with plenty of gardening tips.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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In this weeks episode @ellenmarygardening chats with Rowan Cannon, Director of Wild Rumpus CIC who use art and play to deepen a connection to nature. Wild Rumpus work Internationally from their exploratory creation space in an English Woodland and you can experience some of their work at the Timber festival on 7th, 8th and 9th July 2023 in The National Forest, Feanedock UK. Hear what it's all about, how to get involved and book your tickets!

Also in this episode, it's a plant based nature news special from good news about the Great Barrier Reef to bees flourishing in the South Downs National Park.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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It's show time! @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening bring the show gossip from the show! Celeb spotting, garden chatting, plant of the year guessing - it's all in this special Chelsea episode.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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Hear from Dan Bradbury, Director of Brands and Communication at the World Land Trust (WLT) in this weeks episode. @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening find out all about the trusts work in international conservation, protecting the world's most biologically significant and threatened habitats and restoring land to safeguard biodiversity and the climate. Afterwards hear all about a special bonus episode coming up about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show! Also get some expert tips from series contributors Megan @carnivorous_plant_girl about the beauty of carnivorous plants and Lee @Beardygardener talking about children's mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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This episode kicks off with the regular plant based podcast news, with some hot off the press regarding the upcoming RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

Then, Michael chats to expert plantsman, Charles Carr, who actually has one of his own creations up for Plant of the Year at Chelsea this year. Charles and Michael also have a stimulating discussion about new plants, and explore why many people still keep growing old plants when there are newer ones that do the job better…

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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Did you know Watercress is in fact a superfood - perhaps the original superfood at that? @mrplantgeek and @ellenmarygardening learn more about the health benefits of Watercress plus some growing tips from the expert Tom Amery.

In this weeks episode you'll also get some awesome growing tips from @alstroemeriaben and gardening frolics with @_andy__w AND a bonus discount code from @zestoutdoorliving for a huge 25% discount off Zest's Grow Your Own and Planters range available until 31st May 2023. Listen to the episode for details and terms.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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Do you have a Love Affair with Peonies? Alec White does! So much so, he left law to dedicate his time to growing, selling and displaying them. More recently his new book 'A Love Affair with Peonies' was released to spread that love. And since @ellenmarygardening loves Peonies so much, it was a perfect match for this episode.

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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In this weeks episode, Saskia runs us through the benefits of flower essences. What are they, how are they made, and how can they improve our mental health? Ellen and Michael then bring you a gossip live from the People Plants Wellbeing retreat is Norfolk, as Michael relaxes in the alfresco bath!

Sponsor for series 11 of the podcast is Stoneleigh Wines. Premium wines made from 100% sustainably sourced grapes and vegan certified. Listen to the podcast for your exclusive discount code to order your wines. Check out Stoneleigh Wines at: https://stoneleigh.com/en-uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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