The Plant Based Podcast

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All the hot horticultural topics with Matthew Appleby from Hort Week

June 07, 2026

In this episode Ellen Mary and Michael turn the tables on someone who is usually the one asking the questions! For many years, Matt Appleby has been one of the most influential voices in UK horticulture, steering the editorial direction of Horticulture Week and covering everything from commercial growing and retail trends to environmental policy, plant innovation, labour challenges and the future of the industry itself.   Matt has interviewed countless growers, breeders, garden designers, ret...

Planting by numbers with Antony Henn, owner of Garden on a Roll

May 31, 2026

Antony Henn has a long history in horticulture. His family started The Dutch Nursery, one of the UK's first garden centers, in Hertfordshire in 1959. Antony along with his siblings helped to develop the business through the 80s and 90s, and it is still run by the family today. More recently Antony leads the innovative company, Garden on a Roll which is a little like planting by numbers - but for adults who need an easy and cheaper way to design a garden border.  Series 20 of the podcast is sp...

Horticulture and Social Media with Adam Marshall and Michael Perry

May 24, 2026

In this episode, Michael is joined by Adam Marshall, known as Green Fingered City Boy on social media. Adam has taken social media by storm over the past few years with his honest, fun and educational content. He's grown a huge audience and designed award winning show gardens. Hear Michael and Adam chatting about gardens and social media in horticulture to help you grow your own (pun intended).  Series 20 of the podcast is sponsored by Garden on a Roll - the perfect solution for beautiful, re...