The Compost and Conversation Show Jonathan Sheppard

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

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

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.

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.

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!

We took the opportunity to discuss COP15, biodiversity and the role horticulture, gardening and National Plant Collections can play in this area.