About me

I’m Emily Moorcroft, a Dublin-based garden designer with a slightly unusual background. I spent over a decade as a detective in London, including several years investigating cyber crime, before taking a career break that gave me the space to rethink what I wanted from life.

I retrained, completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Garden Design, and realised how much joy I get from creating outdoor spaces that make people feel happy, calm and connected.

I now run Moorcroft Garden Design, where I focus on accessible, sensory-rich gardens that are shaped around the people who use them, not just how they look. My goal is simple: to create thoughtful gardens that genuinely improve everyday life.

In 2026, I was selected as one of the designers for RTÉ’s Super Garden, where I created Bear’s Wild Corner for Maria and Bear. The garden brought together playful planting, accessible design and practical family living, with a strong focus on creating a space that felt joyful, usable and full of life. It was a brilliant opportunity to show the kind of gardens I care about most: spaces that are beautiful, personal and genuinely make a difference.

Episode 128

Bloom Special

Catch this bonus episode where I chat with Declan Mckenna , Joshua Fenton, Scott Renwick , Linda McKeown , Debbie Brophy , Oliver Schurmann , David Negus also the super garden winner Sean Melia also the other four Emily Moorcraft , Eoighan Mountaine Barry , Janani Rajkumar , Adrian Bolton and finish off with the conductor of the orchestra Kerrie Gardiner brought to you by ECHO TOOLS

Thanks to everyone that made my Bloom a wonderful experience

Dave the Plantman (David Andrews) is a British horticulturist and social media star with over 45 years of gardening experience. Based in Wigan, UK, he is best known for his viral, easy-to-understand gardening tips that reach over a million gardening enthusiasts every week across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube

• Real Name: David Andrews
• Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK
• Experience: 45+ years in horticulture
• Platforms: Active on ⁠Instagram⁠, TikTok, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠YouTube⁠
• Brand: ⁠Dave The Plantman Official Website⁠ [⁠1⁠, ⁠2⁠, ⁠3⁠, ⁠4⁠, ⁠5⁠]

• Started as a traditional horticulturalist.
• Went viral on social media as an "accidental influencer" in his 60s.
• Focuses on practical advice for new and experienced gardeners.
• Covers pruning, propagation, soil care, and seasonal plant maintenance.
• Hosts an active community group called "Dave the Plantman's chatter box" on Facebook. [⁠1⁠, ⁠2⁠, ⁠3⁠, ⁠4⁠, ⁠5⁠, ⁠6⁠]

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Dave the Plantman (David Andrews) is a British horticulturist and social media star with over 45 years of gardening experience. Based in Wigan, UK, he is best known for his viral, easy-to-understand gardening tips that reach over a million gardening enthusiasts every week across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube

• Real Name: David Andrews
• Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK
• Experience: 45+ years in horticulture
• Platforms: Active on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube
• Brand: Dave The Plantman Official Website [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

• Started as a traditional horticulturalist.
• Went viral on social media as an "accidental influencer" in his 60s.
• Focuses on practical advice for new and experienced gardeners.
• Covers pruning, propagation, soil care, and seasonal plant maintenance.
• Hosts an active community group called "Dave the Plantman's chatter box" on Facebook. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

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www.redroots.com

We are living through transformative times, witnessing the collapse of old systems and the emergence of a new world rooted in awakening and reconnection. This shift presents an opportunity to redesign our communities—both local and global—centered on healing, restoration, and empowerment.

Red Roots Farm offers a refuge for those seeking balance and sustainability through creative expression and wellness adventures, embracing the deep interconnectedness of all life. Inspired by the spirit of festival culture, we navigate these changing times with good vibes, great company, and gorgeous, meaningful storytelling. Through immersive educational and celebratory events, we help you come home to yourself

www.leavylandscaping.ie

Leavy Landscaping was established in 2009 by Tom Leavy. B.Sc. Hort. Since it’s inception, Tom’s main aim was to offer and provide high-quality landscaping services; with the client at the heart of what we do and today our business still has the very same focus.

We listen to the requirements of our client, spoken and unspoken, understanding their tastes and visions, providing fresh and innovative design and build solutions for their every need. We feel privileged to work in this industry, dreaming up, designing outdoor spaces, then constructing and bringing these visions to life.

We can create a dream environment for you to enjoy the outdoors. And with 15 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture industry, you can trust that your garden and landscaping needs are in safe hands with Tom and his team at Leavy Landscaping.

This is one of my very first guest podcast back in season 2 I went down to the community garden called Top Of The City Garden where I met founder Justyna Traore and in a couple of weeks I will head back down for another chat with some of the staff again this time in video

Leavy Landscaping was established in 2009 by Tom Leavy. B.Sc. Hort. Since it’s inception, Tom’s main aim was to offer and provide high-quality landscaping services; with the client at the heart of what we do and today our business still has the very same focus.

We listen to the requirements of our client, spoken and unspoken, understanding their tastes and visions, providing fresh and innovative design and build solutions for their every need. We feel privileged to work in this industry, dreaming up, designing outdoor spaces, then constructing and bringing these visions to life.

We can create a dream environment for you to enjoy the outdoors. And with 15 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture industry, you can trust that your garden and landscaping needs are in safe hands with Tom and his team at Leavy Landscaping.

www.leavylandscaping.ie

Red Roots Farm

We are living through transformative times, witnessing the collapse of old systems and the emergence of a new world rooted in awakening and reconnection. This shift presents an opportunity to redesign our communities—both local and global—centered on healing, restoration, and empowerment.

Red Roots Farm offers a refuge for those seeking balance and sustainability through creative expression and wellness adventures, embracing the deep interconnectedness of all life. Inspired by the spirit of festival culture, we navigate these changing times with good vibes, great company, and gorgeous, meaningful storytelling. Through immersive educational and celebratory events, we help you come home to yourself

www.redrootsfarm.ie

Leavy Landscaping was established in 2009 by Tom Leavy. B.Sc. Hort. Since it’s inception, Tom’s main aim was to offer and provide high-quality landscaping services; with the client at the heart of what we do and today our business still has the very same focus.

We listen to the requirements of our client, spoken and unspoken, understanding their tastes and visions, providing fresh and innovative design and build solutions for their every need. We feel privileged to work in this industry, dreaming up, designing outdoor spaces, then constructing and bringing these visions to life.

We can create a dream environment for you to enjoy the outdoors. And with 15 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture industry, you can trust that your garden and landscaping needs are in safe hands with Tom and his team at Leavy Landscaping.

www.leavylandscaping.ie

Red Roots Farm

We are living through transformative times, witnessing the collapse of old systems and the emergence of a new world rooted in awakening and reconnection. This shift presents an opportunity to redesign our communities—both local and global—centered on healing, restoration, and empowerment.

Red Roots Farm offers a refuge for those seeking balance and sustainability through creative expression and wellness adventures, embracing the deep interconnectedness of all life. Inspired by the spirit of festival culture, we navigate these changing times with good vibes, great company, and gorgeous, meaningful storytelling. Through immersive educational and celebratory events, we help you come home to yourself

www.redrootsfarm.ie

Leavy Landscaping was established in 2009 by Tom Leavy. B.Sc. Hort. Since it’s inception, Tom’s main aim was to offer and provide high-quality landscaping services; with the client at the heart of what we do and today our business still has the very same focus.

We listen to the requirements of our client, spoken and unspoken, understanding their tastes and visions, providing fresh and innovative design and build solutions for their every need. We feel privileged to work in this industry, dreaming up, designing outdoor spaces, then constructing and bringing these visions to life.

We can create a dream environment for you to enjoy the outdoors. And with 15 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture industry, you can trust that your garden and landscaping needs are in safe hands with Tom and his team at Leavy Landscaping.

www.leavylandscaping.ie

Red Roots Farm

We are living through transformative times, witnessing the collapse of old systems and the emergence of a new world rooted in awakening and reconnection. This shift presents an opportunity to redesign our communities—both local and global—centered on healing, restoration, and empowerment.

Red Roots Farm offers a refuge for those seeking balance and sustainability through creative expression and wellness adventures, embracing the deep interconnectedness of all life. Inspired by the spirit of festival culture, we navigate these changing times with good vibes, great company, and gorgeous, meaningful storytelling. Through immersive educational and celebratory events, we help you come home to yourself

www.redrootsfarm.ie

Leavy Landscaping was established in 2009 by Tom Leavy. B.Sc. Hort. Since it’s inception, Tom’s main aim was to offer and provide high-quality landscaping services; with the client at the heart of what we do and today our business still has the very same focus.

We listen to the requirements of our client, spoken and unspoken, understanding their tastes and visions, providing fresh and innovative design and build solutions for their every need. We feel privileged to work in this industry, dreaming up, designing outdoor spaces, then constructing and bringing these visions to life.

Tom Leavy Landscaping

We can create a dream environment for you to enjoy the outdoors. And with 15 years experience in the Landscaping and Horticulture industry, you can trust that your garden and landscaping needs are in safe hands with Tom and his team at Leavy Landscaping.

www.leavylandscaping.ie

Red Roots Farm

We are living through transformative times, witnessing the collapse of old systems and the emergence of a new world rooted in awakening and reconnection. This shift presents an opportunity to redesign our communities—both local and global—centered on healing, restoration, and empowerment.

Red Roots Farm offers a refuge for those seeking balance and sustainability through creative expression and wellness adventures, embracing the deep interconnectedness of all life. Inspired by the spirit of festival culture, we navigate these changing times with good vibes, great company, and gorgeous, meaningful storytelling. Through immersive educational and celebratory events, we help you come home to yourself

www.redrootsfarm.ie