We’ve decided to re release our first ever podcast episode. This episode has been one of the most popular episodes we’ve recorded and no wonder why! It’s all about bees. Find out all about the Cambridge botanic garden research into the fascinating life of bees. What colours do they prefer? What surfaces do they prefer? We found out with Director of the gardens Professor Glover. Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 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 diffe ..read more

Dr. Neil Buttery is the award winning author of The Dark History of Sugar'. He is also a podcaster and cook of British food from the past - and his specialist subject is PUDDINGS! @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening delve into the history of food including sugar - and it may surprise you! In the Horti Hangout this week meet @mike_thegardener who steps in for @mr_plantgeek this week and chats with @ellenmarygardening about useful shrubs, writing for magazines, The Garden Media Guild plus much more.   Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in ..read more

The ‘Muscular Dystrophy UK Forest Bathing Garden’ is being designed by Ula Maria. Ula is a renowned garden and landscape designer based in London who specialises in creating distinctive outdoor spaces for private and commercial clients in the UK and overseas. After winning RHS ‘Young Designer of the Year’ in 2017, Ula Maria set up her studio with a focus on creating emotive garden spaces and has previously designed garden spaces at other UK garden shows, but this is her first at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. @ellenmarygardening chats with Ula to find out more about her passion for landscaping a ..read more

From postman to worldwide known Terrarium expert, Ben Newell otherwise known as @WorcesterTerrariums started his journey only a few years ago as a content creator. Now his content has had millions of views, he has worked with Marvel, LadBible and some of the most well known faces on social media. Ben joins @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening on the podcast for this episode about content creation and making terrariums. Afterwards Michael and Ellen chat let lag, upcoming horticultural work, doing things at the last minute and being sea sick! Yes...this is a plant based podcast ;-)   Proud ..read more

Michael is delivering a solo episode this week, as he chats to Ed Morrison about the unique Roots Allotment project - geared towards the modern allotmenteer, where equipment is shared, plots are smaller, and a no-dig method of growing is encouraged.  Listen to Michael chat to Ed about the project in great detail! We think you’ll feel very inspired that we can all grow, wherever we live!   Proud to announce Hydria as the series 14 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 ..read more

Manoj Malde joins @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening in this weeks episode to talk about the joys of gardening, designing for RHS Chelsea Flower Show and getting married there along with his brand new book called Your Outdoor Room: How to design a garden you can live in which is due to be released soon. Afterwards, Michael and Ellen gossip from opposite sides of the Atlantic, being sleepless in Seattle and Valentines Roses.    Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for ..read more

In this episode @ellenmarygardening talks to RHS Chelsea newcomer Giulio Giorgi all about the design process and why this garden is so important. The World Child Cancer's Nurturing Garden is a sensory haven designed for children with cancer and their families to bring joy, hope and escapism through experiences with nature. After the show, it will be relocated permanently to one of the Young Lives vs Cancer ‘Homes from Home’, which allows families to stay together whilst a child is undergoing cancer treatment.   Follow the journey of the garden by following @giulio__giorgo on Instagram plu ..read more

In this weeks episode meet Joel Web from Hydria Life, who help to bring nature inside and tranquility outside with their clever water fountains. Biophilia is about loving nature and being immersed in the joy of the natural world and can bring great health benefits. In this episode Joel tells us more about it and how Hydria fountains can help bring an extra something special to any garden of any size.    We also chat with Jenny Winnard @Jenny_ourfamilyallotment in this weeks 'horticulture hangout' chat where @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening talk imposter syndrome, forgetting how ..read more

This week, we have a very special treat, as Michael broadcasts from inside an actual greenhouse, in the centre of international trade event, IPM Essen!! Michael chats to Nat Porter from YPHA and Porters Nurseries about what they’ve spotted at the show, if trends actually exist, why some are snobby about what people grow, and tonnes more. A whole hour of two gardening minds chewing horti cud, what more could you want….?   Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hydria™ is the world’s first all-in-one water fountain kit that fits any planter or pot. Perfect for patios, balco ..read more

This weeks episode is with Sound Matters. The team who create sound and listening experiences that can help you change the world. Most recently, they recorded sounds around the Newt estate in Somerset, and the fabulous Great Dixter. The sound recordings are not always as you may expect, yes there's bird song- but they also document sounds in the border, amongst log piles, deep in the raised beds, and in the centre of the compost heap. Afterwards, @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat about houseplants, heating and hosting!   Proud to announce Hydria as the new series 14 sponsors! Hyd ..read more