The Plant Pod

The Plant Pod

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The Plant Pod episodes

  • Nik Spencer (HERU)

    In this episode, I got the chance to chat with the Founder and CEO of HERU - Nik Spencer. Nik has drive and passion for the environment and recycling industry, and this really shows with the amazing work he has done. HERU is a cutting edge state of the art way to heat your home.

    The HERU is a hybrid heat pump. A heat pump extracts heat from a source and then transfers the heat to where it is needed.
    HERU

    1 hr 2 min
  • Alan Frampton (Cambridge HOK)

    In this episode, I chat with Alan Frampton of Cambridge HOK. Alan is fourth generation in the horticulture industry and established the UK's largest cut flower business in 1987.


    Cambridge HOK

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Anita O'Brien (Praxis Care)
    In this episode, I chat with Anita O'Brien, she is the social and therapeutic horticulture coordinator at Praxis Care in County Cork, Ireland. Praxis Care is a social care charity that was founded 40 years ago, they offer a wide range of services across the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, England and The Isle of Man.
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    1 hr 17 min
  • Mollie Higginson (New Leaf Plants & YPHA)

    In this episode of The Plant Pod, I get to sit down and chat with Mollie Higginson. Mollie paves the way for young people in horticulture. She is driven and passionate about what she does in the industry. We talk about New Leaf Plants, The YPHA, HTA and more


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    53 min
  • Lee Connelly (Skinny Jean Gardener)

    In this episode of The Plant Pod, I get to chat with Lee Connelly also known as the Skinny Jean Gardener. We talk about how Lee got started in the industry. Trying to get Horticulture onto the school curriculum, he's discussions with the house of Lords, how he became the Blue Peter gardener and so much more!.


    Lee Connelly Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Amy Stubbs (British Garden Centres)
    In this episode, I talked with Amy Stubbs , Project and Development Manager at British Garden Centres.
    We discuss the growth of BGC from its start to where it is now and what the future may hold. We touch on covid in the industry and how important staff training is.
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    36 min
  • Mark Diggines ( The Apprenticeship)
    In this episode, I sit down with Mark Diggines, who is the level 3 crop technician tutor over at Pershore College.
    After the interview, I also speak with 3 of the students who were on the course to get their feedback
    38 min
  • Matthew Maher (Webbs Garden Centre)
    In this episode I sit down with Matthew Maher, of Webbs Garden Centres. Matt is the production supervisor at the plant nursery at Webbs. He tackles everything from potting, pruning, watering all the way to pest and disease management. We touch on mental health and education in Horticulture
    46 min
  • Jack Appleton ( Mr Fothergills Seeds)
    in this episode I sit down with Jack Appleton of Mr Fothergills Seeds. Jack has been in the industry for 10 years. We discuss, how he started where he is now in his career and other topics such as, Covid, best selling seeds and how important it is for staff training
    43 min

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The Plant Pod is a podcast where we speak to key industry insiders and leaders in the horticulture industry.

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