The Plant Based Podcast

Another news and gossip episode covering the peat ban and expensive snowdrops to gifting terrariums. This is also the second part of a double careers in horticulture chat where Michael and Ellen delve deeper into their careers and the vast array of career paths in the industry. The first part can be found in the podcast library dated 13th February.

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Michael Gunton is the Creative Director of Factual and The Natural History Unit for BBC Studios. Most recently, Mike was executive producer on Green Planet with Sir David Attenborough. Remember the scene with the rowing boat and the subsequent social media flurry of concern for Sir David in the middle of the Amazon on his own? All was not as it seems! Find out how that scene was filmed, the joy at finding a Fire Lily and so much more all about the epic series about plants.

In this truly fascinating behind the scenes look at Green Planet and the life of a passionate ambassador for BBC Studios internationally, responsible for new and pioneering stories about the natural world for all of you to enjoy.

Plus we gossip with The Tattooed Gardener in Canada about Hemerocalis and garden on TV.

This weeks contributors are the fabulous @rootyfuel with their plant based tips and @cloudgardeneruk with balcony gardening advice. Check them out!

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This episode is packed full of plant based news including potato milk and bamboo homes for tarantulas. Plus after a successful Young People in Horticulture event, Michael and Ellen were inspired to talk about careers in horticulture to promote the vast array of jobs involving plants. This is the first of a two part episode, with the second due to be released on 27th February. This series is sponsored by Vivara, suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at www.vivara.co.uk The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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Kicking off series 6 of the podcast, this episode is packed full of new and exciting vegetable varieties you will definitely want to grow! Michael and Ellen visit Pro Veg for a tour of the trial gardens and get to taste some along the way. From huge tomatoes to vibrant radish, incredible peas and all shapes and sizes of squash, indulge in the world of vegetable trials. * please note we were out in the field, so sound quality varies. Also we are excited to announce our first two new contributors for series 6 - Lorna Ko @Lornasnaps will be giving you the gardening gadget low-down and photographer Caroline Horne @Carolinehorne.s.photography has some plant photography tips. This series is sponsored by Vivara UK suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at: www.vivara.co.uk Instagram The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

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It's been sometime since Michael and Ellen have been together in person, so in this excitable catch up that not only includes a news round up including plant friendly milk and the energy crisis impact on the horticulture industry...there's admiration for David Attenborough, love for Nandina and a beach that looked like the moon. This series is sponsored by Vivara, suppliers of wildlife accessories, food and plants, helping you to create a biodiverse garden. Find them at www.vivara.co.uk The Plant Based Podcast:

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In a solo episode, Mr Plant Geek gets Stefan Burger on the Zoom, as they discuss the wonderful world of cacti and succulents. Stefan grew up in Australia, and ended up in South America a few years back, having bought a one way ticket. He now calls Chile home, and it was really interesting to delve into the world of how cacti work; their life cycle, what the spines are really for, and more.

We also touch on the increasing problem of plants being poached in the wild, and discuss what can be done, at both a national and consumer level. It was a really stimulating chat, and I hope you enjoy it too!

Find out more about Cactus Explorer Stefan on Instagram

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For the first winter session episodes where Ellen and Michael go solo until series 6 starts, Ellen digs deeper into the wellbeing benefits of gardening with Jordan Mara from Mind and Soil. Jordan shares his journey into gardening and explains what mind and soil is all about. With a big target of reaching 1 million people, Jordan gives tips for mindful gardening and future plans. He even puts Ellen on the spot! But no fear, all is resolved with a white board. Download to find out more and begin your mindful gardening experience. Find out more about Mind + Soil: Instagram YouTube Website

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New year, new gardening plans! In this episode hear from some of Instagrams top allotmenteers with their plans for gardening and growing their own food this year. Get some inspiration from your favourite growers and check them out online:

@mitch_grows

@rachels.allotment

@allotment.fight.club

@bnbkitchengarden

@allotment4life

@lisamaries_kitchengarden

And as ever, Michael and Ellen have a gossip about just about everything from new years resolutions to gardening against the theory.

Happy new year!

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To round off the end of series 5, Michael and Ellen look back through some of their favourite episodes from all the series so far, giving you snippets of each to enjoy. It's a mash up of the best! From wildlife hero Chris Packham to plant hunting with Ambra Edwards, all guests have been so interesting and exciting.

Series 6 coming soon…

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It's our Christmas episode this week, and we have a fun quiz for you to play. It's not just for fun though, there are voucher prizes to be won! Open up the webpage as you play the quiz, to fill in your answers, and find out your score- https://bit.ly/pbp-big-fat-quiz-2022

Throughout the episode, you will also hear some seasons greetings from some of Ellen and Michael's favourite podcasters, perhaps go and give them a follow, if you fancy.

And of course, where would we be without the gossip? Ellen and Michael put the world to rights over social media in this weeks episode, we would be really interested to hear your comments as well. They also discuss the Eden Project, and Ellen's over enthusiastic dog.

We hope you all have a lovely Christmas and New Year, don't forget to check out our sponsor, Three Spirit Drinks, this is our final episode of series 5!

In association with our friends Three Spirit Drinks the trio of non alcoholic botanical drinks. Grab your 10% discount with code PLANTEDPODCAST to use at www.threespiritdrinks.com

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