The Botanical Reprobates, otherwise known as Alice & Annie, seem to have appeared out of nowhere. Before we knew it they were appearing on all of our screens with their quizzes and games. They've taken horticultural social media by storm, why? By simply being themselves, and we love it! Alice and Annie have an infectious way of just recording themselves having an absolute giggle, with guests joining them for quizzes and games making gardening fun, they're not afraid to swear, laugh, cry, have a beer at a show, or even have the effigy of Sarah Gerrard-Jones made from pillows appear on their podcast. It's their genuine nature that has made them an instant hit, with their content making people smile up and down the country.

In this episode I have an absolute blast, finding out how it all started and what Alice & Annie's backgrounds are, where the fitting name came from, why they love to hate crocs, and why they're not afraid to be themselves and encourage others too along the way.

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