The Plant Pod

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The Plant Pod is a podcast where we speak to key industry insiders and leaders in the horticulture industry.

  1. David Hedges-Gower (Chairman of the Lawn Association )

    10/02/2025

    David Hedges-Gower (Chairman of the Lawn Association )

    In this episode, I chat with David Hedges-Gower. Lawn Consultant with Modern Lawn Care, and serving as Chairman of the Lawn Association. Lawn Association Modern Lawn Care David LinkedIn Ross LinkedIn Instagram - The Plant Pod Facebook - The Plant Pod www.theplantpod.co.uk

    1h 12m
  2. Frances Tophill (Gardener, Presenter, Author)

    09/07/2025

    Frances Tophill (Gardener, Presenter, Author)

    In this episode, I get to chat with Frances Tophill, a gardener, a presenter and an author. Known for her work on Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Garden and BBC Gardeners' World. Frances is an inspiration to not only existing gardeners, but also the future generation. She shows what you can achieve with hard work and dedication. Frances's Instagram Waterstones Books Page The Plant Pod Instagram The Plant Pod Facebook www.theplantpod.co.uk

    1h 21m
  3. Alan Down (Former HTA President)

    08/10/2025

    Alan Down (Former HTA President)

    In this episode I speak with Alan Down the former HTA president, Alan has over 50 years in the industry, we discuss his start in horticulture, peat free growing, and The HTA. The HTA Down To Earth The Plant Pod

    59 min
  4. Reg Moule (Horticulture Expert)

    07/27/2025

    Reg Moule (Horticulture Expert)

    In this episode, we chat to Reg Moule. Reg has over five decades of horticulture knowledge, and he is a beloved figure within our industry. We talk about Reg's career, peat free compost and Reg's pet hate in the industry. Reg works for Rowberrys Nursery in Kidderminster and the link to them is below. please go and support this local and independent nursery. Rowberrys The Plant Pod LinkedIn Instagram

    1h 18m
  5. Laura McArthur (WCG - YPHA - RHS)

    07/18/2025

    Laura McArthur (WCG - YPHA - RHS)

    In this episode, I get to chat with Laura McArthur. Laura is a lecturer at Pershore College, she is on the RHS Bursaries Committee, and is a YPHA Industry Coordinator. On top of this she is also studying for the RHS MHORT. Laura is an inspiration to her students and anybody coming into the horticulture industry. Pershore College YPHA RHS Bursaries Instagram - Laura LinkedIn - Laura The Plant Pod Instagram - The Plant Pod LinkedIn - Ross Dyke Facebook - The Plant Pod

    52 min
  6. Boyd Douglas-Davies (Greenfingers Charity Garden)

    06/29/2025

    Boyd Douglas-Davies (Greenfingers Charity Garden)

    In this episode i speak to Boyd Douglas Davies about the Greenfingers Charity Garden and much more. https://www.greenfingerscharity.org.uk/

    20 min
  7. RHS Malvern 2025 ( Josh Egan-Wyer, Rupert Keys, and Alan Titchmarsh CBE)

    05/18/2025

    RHS Malvern 2025 ( Josh Egan-Wyer, Rupert Keys, and Alan Titchmarsh CBE)

    In this episode I visited RHS Malvern and got to speak with head of horticulture at WCG Pershore College Josh Egan-Wyer MCIHort. Pershore won the Best in Show for their school garden, which was produced by their supported learning students. They also won a Silver Gilt in the Floral Marquee. What an amazing achievement, by all! I also had the opportunity to speak with Rupert Keys, the founder and managing director of TASK Academy Ltd. we talk about student support and the importance of learning. I then had the opportunity to speak with a legend within our industry, Mr Alan Titchmarsh CBE. We spoke about school gardens, horticulture on the curriculum, and so much more. WCG - Pershore College www.theplantpod.co.uk https://www.taskacademy.co.uk/ Alan Titchmarsh #theplantpod #wcg #horticulture #taskacademy #alantichmarsh #RHS #RHSMavernSpringShow2025

    33 min
  8. The Return of Lee Connelly (The Skinny Jean Gardener)

    05/09/2025

    The Return of Lee Connelly (The Skinny Jean Gardener)

    In this episode of The Plant Pod, I speak with Lee Connelly. We discuss his amazing school tour, the documentary being filmed and Captain Red Pepper Pants. For more information, please visit . skinnyjeangardener.co.uk Lee - LinkedIn Lee- Insta www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk Skinny Jean Gardener Podcast The Plant Pod - Insta Ross Dyke - LinkedIn www.theplantpod.co.uk #theplantpod #horticulture #leeconnelly #childrengardening

    53 min
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The Plant Pod is a podcast where we speak to key industry insiders and leaders in the horticulture industry.

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  • Creator
    The Plant Pod
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
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