The Plant Based Podcast

In this bonus episode, Michael is at the International Plant fair, the IPM Essen, and he's having a gossip with his good friend Nat Porter! We think you're gonna love this meeting of two crazy plant minds, as they chat about everything from bedding plants to sushi trains!

New plant breeding is big business, but often people ask why we even need new plants. In this episode @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek with Garry Grueber who is well known in the world of plant development, with over 40 years of experience. It's an insightful chat into the world of new plants. Afterwards, Michael and Ellen chat about plant catwalks, conveyor belts and the cold.

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Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don't require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

Plants don't always follow the expected rules or genders, and it's not a big deal for them, yet why is it for us? Connor Butler gives us some some truths about everything LGBTQ+ in the botanical world…and it's fascinating!

Afterwards @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek have a new years gossip while driving to Heathrow about travel and of course plants, amongst other random things.

Effortlessly nourish and protect your plants with a collection of totally non-toxic, environmentally friendly, sustainable, pH neutral, lightweight and 100% natural products.

Derived from volcanic deposits, LAVA-LITE was formed by nature over 10,000 years ago.

The collection is made up of eight different horticultural growing/potting media and pest control products, with each continually offering the same natural benefits: thermal protection, moisture retention and control, soil conditioning and providing a nutrient boost; as well as being completely child, pet and environmentally safe.

LAVA-LITE is chemically inert, zero-harm and does not kill pests. It acts as a natural barrier and deterrent, providing an opportunity for them to simply move on.

All the products can be used anywhere in the home and garden without worry and any predators eating prey that have come in to contact with LAVA-LITE will not be harmed, keeping eco-systems balanced, maintained and sustainable.

The LAVA-LITE collection is available in handy 1 litre and 3 litre resealable pouches. They are easy to use, provide great results and don't require careful handling, making them perfect for the novice gardener and specialist grower.

Learn more at www.lava-lite.co.uk

This episode is with journalist, author, designer and garden consultant, Naomi Slade. Naomi works extensively within the gardening and lifestyle media as a writer and broadcaster plus lectures on a range of specialist subjects. She has written a number of popular gardening books and is an award winning designer often with an environmental focus. So with all of that and a new book about Chrysanthemums recently released, Naomi chats about how to grow them, and why they are set to make a comeback.

Afterwards, @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek gossip from different continents about all kinds of nonsense.

Starting the new series off with a bang, its wildlife expert and author Kate Bradbury. Kate is a wildlife writer who manages to attract an astounding number of wildlife species into her urban Brighton back garden. She has written for numerous publications over the years, and also features on BBC Gardeners World and is an RHS Ambassador.

In this episode we get oodles of inspiration from her to help you bring wildlife back into built-up areas. Grab your notepad, there will be plenty of tips and tricks!

In this episode @mr_plantgeek acts suspiciously in a parked car while @ellenmarygardening does the domestic chores. It's the end of series 15 and the podcast will be on summer break - back with a brand new refresh in September 2024. Ellen Mary tries to get Michael to talk about plants but he had too much coffee. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the podcast and to all of our guests who are equally inspiring. Also thank you to series sponsors Hydria Fountain, go check them out.

Proud to announce Hydria as the series 15 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world's first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balconies and even indoors as a water feature with a difference. Not only can the water sound soothe you and look wonderful in your garden but the fountain is available with various colours, attachments and tiles so you can truly personalise your fountain to your own space. Find out more about Hydria when you listen to the podcast and via their website: https://www.hydrialife.com

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