Episodios

  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Signing off for a summer podcast break
    Jul 14 2024

    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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    29 m
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 E06 - Clever bird feeders with Finches Friend to stop the spread of disease
    Jul 7 2024

    After disease wiped out the greenfinches in Dick Woods garden, Dick decided to create a high quality, easy clean bird feeder, manufactured in the UK. Dick, along with Andrew, are on the podcast to talk about how to prevent the spread of diseases in the garden and keep birds safe, plus why their products at Finches Friend will help to do this.

    Check out Finches Friend at: www.finchesfriend.com for unique feeders, easy clean and helpful for your garden friends.

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    36 m
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 E05 - Learn about biosecurity with Dario Spagnoli from The Royal Horticultural Society
    Jun 30 2024
    This weeks episode is all about biosecurity and why should it matter. @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek chat with Dario Spagniolo The RHS Shows Biosecurity Specialist. Learn about how we can safeguard our gardens, and the UK, from invasive plants, why sneaking back cuttings from your holidays might not be the best souvenir, and other important subjects which safeguard our horticultural landscape. If you'd like to learn more, visit the RHS website and click on the science link. Afterwards Ellen and Michael catch up with a gossip, mostly about anything other than plants!

    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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    1 h
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 - What it's really like to design a show garden at BBC Gardeners World Live with Kim O'Brien
    Jun 23 2024
    Kim O'Brien also known as @dahliafarmarama designed a showcase garden at BBC Gardeners World Live 2024. So straight after returning home with a Silver Merit @ellenmarygardening chats with Kim about her experience. What was the design inspiration? How was the build process? And what's coming up in the future? Ellen Mary asks the questions in this episode of the podcast.

    Proud to have 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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    31 m
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Bringing some gardening joy with BBC Gardeners World presenter Arit Anderson
    Jun 16 2024

    Gardening shows are in full swing and gardens are coming to life (mostly despite the rain)! So we thought it would be nice to bring some joy in the wet weather by releasing an old episode about how gardening is filled with joy! And with BBC Gardeners World Live show on at this time of year, it is great timing to hear from BBC Gardeners World presenter Arit Anderson. Hear about Arit's route into horticulture, her passion for spreading the wellbeing benefits of gardening and what a 'holiday' is! Happy gardening.

    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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    56 m
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 E04 - Justin and Gabor from Greens Team
    Jun 9 2024

    Ever wondered where the plants on film and TV sets come from? In this episode @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with Justin and Gabor from Greens Team. Based in Pinewood Studios, they provide natural set dressing for many TV shows and films that you're probablty enjoying right now - from Star Wars to Barbie and many more. Hear how things come together on set, how accuracy is important but not always as much as you’d think plus what happens to the plants afterwards.

    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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    39 m
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 E03 - Opening a garden to the public with Tamsin Westhorpe from Stockton Bury Gardens
    Jun 2 2024
    Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a garden open to the public? Do visitors get caught taking cuttings? What other aspects of the business are there to consider other than the plants looking great? Gardener, author, lecturer Tamsin Westhorpe chats with @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about behind the scenes at Stockton Bury Gardens. Afterwards, Michael and Ellen chat about pacing yourself, RHS Chelsea Flower show and anything else that springs to mind!

    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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    1 h y 14 m
  • The Plant Based Podcast S15 - Plants and feeling like a misfit
    May 26 2024

    In this weeks episode, Michael speaks to Riz Reyes of Heronswood Garden in the USA, and they find they have a lot in common. We think you’re really enjoy this conversation, as Michael is very honest about his upbringing, and insecurities. Michael and Riz compare notes on all aspects of growing up as a bit of a misfit, but with the comfort of a passion for plants! They both grew up hiding amongst the plants, as they didn’t enjoy their school years, but plants always had their back!!

    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

    Also check them out on socials:

    Instagram: @hydria_fountain
    Facebook: @hydriafountain

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    1 h y 17 m