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The Underground

Exploring the future of garden care. The underground podcast is a place where the disparate worlds of horticulture and marketing collide. Kate Turner, the Gardener Guru and Phil Wright, co-founder of creative agency WrightObara, team up to discover the trailblazers and innovators shaping the future of garden care in the UK. With content that’s as relevant to start-ups as it would be to established players, we look to cover the hottest topics and trends you need to know. From plants to products, environmental concerns to legislation, we’ll dig deep to bring you the inside story.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Glee Special - Simon Mayhew - eBay & Seb Bartlett - Shark Ninja

    This episode features two very different companies, but both of which might not immediately come to mind when you think of the garden sector: eBay and Shark Ninja. Simon Mayhew from eBay discusses how the online platform can be a valuable channel in your sales arsenal. And Seb Bartlett from Shark Ninja discusses the meteoric rise of the brand and how they're developing outdoor and leisure products with the UK market in mind. eBay: https://www.ebayinc.com/company/ Shark Ninja: https://sharkninja.com/ Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: ⁠www.wrightobara.com

    35 min

  2. OCT 4

    Glee Special - Rachel Eunson, Feverfew & Jennifer Susan, Halliesphere & Shona Young, Nutscene

    In this bumper edition of the podcast we talk with three female leaders who's brands have distinctive, but equally captivating stories: Rachel Eunson is the founder of the Feverfew Garden Company specialising in workwear specifically designed for women. Jennifer Susan is the founder and inventor of Halliesphere, a beautifully crafted aid for flower arranging. And Shona Young is the CEO of Nutscene Twine, at the helm of a company with a long history, but that still embraces the traditional manufacturing methods from its past. Feverfew Garden Co: ⁠https://feverfewgarden.co.uk/ Halliesphere: ⁠https://www.halliesphere.com/ Nutscene: https://nutscene.com/ Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk⁠ Phil Wright: ⁠⁠www.wrightobara

    53 min

  3. OCT 1

    Glee Special - Chris Holgreaves & Charles Dowding and Kim O'Brien

    In this episode we have two conversations, both passionate about sustainability, biodiversity and great growing results. Chris Holgreaves from Urban Wyrm has won the support of No-Dig Guru, Charles Dowding for their new range of compost enriched with worm casts. Kim O'Brien AKA Dahliafarmerama is a garden designer, but has won fame online as a specialist grower of dahlias.  Urban Wyrm: ⁠https://www.urbanwyrm.co.uk/ Kim O'Brien: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dahliafarmerama/ Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk⁠ Phil Wright: ⁠⁠www.wrightobara

    28 min

  4. SEP 27

    Glee Special - Adam Taylor & Jayne Hickling

    In the second of our special episodes recorded live at Glee 2024, we’re joined by two passionate guests: Adam Taylor from Taylors Bulbs and Jayne Hickling, The Allotment Cook. Adam shares insights into welcoming and inspiring new gardeners, while Jayne talks about her deep love for cooking with the homegrown produce from her allotment. Taylors Bulbs: http://gleebirmingham.com Jayne Hickling: https://www.theallotmentcook.co.uk Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: ⁠www.wrightobara.com

    47 min

  5. SEP 24

    Glee Special - Michael Perry, Matt Mein & Linda Petrons

    In this first of our special episodes recorded live at Glee 2024, we spoke with three people who help mould the Glee experience: Michael Perry, AKA Mr Plant Geek, who curated the future plants stand at Glee, Matt Mein the Glee Show Director and Linda Petrons the Director of Fundraising at Greenfingers Charity, responsible for putting the fun into fundraising at Glee. Glee: http://gleebirmingham.com Michael Perry: https://mrplantgeek.com Greenfingers Charity: http://greenfingerscharity.org.uk Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

    49 min

  6. SEP 2

    Glee Special: Genius at Work - The Glee Talent Store

    In this episode we catch up with the Talent Store finalists: Annie Gundry, Catrin Elin Jones, Steve Chase and Lucia Hopcraft. The Glee Talent Store, run in conjunction with The Garden Centre Association, is a fantastic competition that inspires new people working in garden retail to create stunning, clever and commercial retail displays. The programme involves masterclasses and mentoring from some of the biggest names in the industry.  Glee Talent Store: https://www.gleebirmingham.com/talent-store Official Podcast Partner of Glee 2024: https://www.gleebirmingham.com/undergroundpodcast Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts (gleebirmingham.com)

    44 min

  7. AUG 27

    Glee Special: New Product Awards with Trevor Pfeiffer

    Trevor Pfeiffer is a busy man, among his roles he's the Editor and Director of Garden Trade News and works with the team at Glee to put on the New Product Awards at Glee. We caught up with Trevor to find out more about his background and learn more about what makes the New Product Awards so special. This year you will be able to watch all of the companies who are pitching their products and answering questions from the judging panels - if you get the chance, make time to pop along. Glee New Product Awards: https://www.gleebirmingham.com/new-product-awards Garden Trade News: https://tgcmc.newsweaver.co.uk/gtnxtra/1x4y170ucfd Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts (gleebirmingham.com) Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

    44 min

  8. AUG 20

    Glee Special: Aiming High with Paul North

    Paul North is the Managing Director of AMES; this week, in the second of our special Glee focussed episodes, he sits down with Phil and Kate to discuss the company's plans for the show this year. AMES are an ambitious player in the garden sector, brimming with confidence in their brands and extensive product line ups. AMES: https://ames-uk.com Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts (gleebirmingham.com)

    50 min
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Exploring the future of garden care. The underground podcast is a place where the disparate worlds of horticulture and marketing collide. Kate Turner, the Gardener Guru and Phil Wright, co-founder of creative agency WrightObara, team up to discover the trailblazers and innovators shaping the future of garden care in the UK. With content that’s as relevant to start-ups as it would be to established players, we look to cover the hottest topics and trends you need to know. From plants to products, environmental concerns to legislation, we’ll dig deep to bring you the inside story.

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  • Creator
    The Underground Pod
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    39
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Underground Pod
  • Show Website
    The Underground

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