The Compost and Conversation Show

Jonathan Sheppard
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A UK based podcast covering all things gardening. Listen while you are tending your own garden, or when the weather is inclement and you can’t get out - the choice is yours. Join us for some great conversation about all things gardening.

  1. 28/08/2024

    In conversation about peat free with the RHS

    An “in conversation” with Nikki Barker, Peat Free Transition Technical Coordinator, and Claire Thorpe. Peat Free Campaign Manager at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). We covered everything from why peat use is an issue; issues people may face using peat; what the impact of peat free growing will have on RHS shows, how peat free growing will be enforced once shows adopt their 100% peat free rule; what sanctions against “peat cheats” there may be; why there should be some sustainbility ambassadors (I’d include some growers in that)… and much more.

    49 min

  2. 19/05/2024

    RHS Chelsea Flower show - description of our stand of cosmos bipinnatus

    To hopefully make my display of cosmos more accessible to both those who may not be able to see it, or those who are t at the flower show I decided to record some audio in an attempt to describe what I’ve grown, what it looks like on the stand and why I’ve grown it the way I have,

    7 min

  3. 06/05/2024

    RHS Chelsea Flower Show - description of all the educational boards on the Cosmos Bipinnatus display

    This is an audio description of the educational boards that are an integral part of our display of Cosmos Bipinnatus at the RHS Chelsea Flower show. For further information contact jonathan@britishcosmos.com

    11 min

  4. 02/09/2023

    Talking Cosmos on BBC Radio Lincolnshire

    Chatting all things cosmos, including National Plant Collections, natives bs none natives, flower shows, and even a few hollyhocks.

    11 min

  5. 30/03/2023

    Gary Davies Show - Let it Grow - Talking about seed sowing and National Plant Collections

    A chat with Gary Davies talking abut seed sowing and National Plant Collections.

    5 min
  6. Interview covering all things peat free with Catherine Dawson from Melcourt

    02/03/2023

    Interview covering all things peat free with Catherine Dawson from Melcourt

    We took the opportunity to have a really fascinating discussion with Catherine Dawson from Melcourt, who until recently has been their Technical Director. A must listen for those already not using peat as part of their growing, or those wanting to know more about using peat free growing medium.

    43 min

  7. 01/03/2023 ·  Contenido extra

    National Plant Collection of Cosmos mentioned in parliamentary debate with Health Minister

    During a wide ranging debate on Health and wellbeing services in the East of England , my National Plant Collection of Cosmos, and plans to get school kids sowing some, were raised with the Health Minister. The more gardening and it’s positive impacts are raised with Ministers, the better.

    1 min
  8. In Conversation with The Beardy Gardener

    17/01/2023

    In Conversation with The Beardy Gardener

    We spoke to the Lord of the Dance (in horticultural circles anyway) Leigh Johnstone, better know as The Beardy Gardener today. In a fascinating chat we learned all about how his garden helps with mental health, how he loves sharing it online, and a rather superb exclusive about his plans for 2023. You really are going to have to listen to find out!

    25 min
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A UK based podcast covering all things gardening. Listen while you are tending your own garden, or when the weather is inclement and you can’t get out - the choice is yours. Join us for some great conversation about all things gardening.

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