
Welcome to the HortWeek Podcast where we bring you news and views on the most important topics of the day for UK horticulture professionals. For more visit www.hortweek.co.uk/podcasts.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 246 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Studies such as that of McCance and Widdowson have revealed dramatic drops in fruit and vegetable mineral content since the 1940s.
This week's guest on the HortWeek Podcast Jennifer Brodie believes that 'rock dust', a by-product of volcanic rock mi... more
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury share their top horticulture stories of 2025.
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00:00:43 - horticulture and peat-free
00:04:10 - developments in Biodiversity Net Gain
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The Garden Trust's Linden Groves is campaigning against a proposal to end the organisation's role as a planning statutory consultee.
She robustly contests the proposal to remove the statutory consultee role and disagrees that it would improve the pl... more
Tony Kirkham has a mission, one that will resonate with many arborists across the UK: "I'd like to get rid of the term 'tree planting'".
The former Kew arboretum head says: "Our success rate of establishing trees isn't good in this country... I'd so... more
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Just listened to your peat free series and found it fascinating to hear the contrasting views of so many people from within the industry.
Very thoughtful interview with Jekka! She brings up some great points about the way forward in hort. especially in the area of peat-free, watering, and seeds! Great podcast!
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Focused on the UK horticulture industry, the discussions rotate around pressing challenges and innovations affecting both professionals and enthusiasts. Prominent themes include sustainability practices, the impacts of climate change on horticulture, the importance of biodiversity, and the evolution of garden centers to meet consumer demands. Special guests, often industry experts, contribute insights on various topics such as peat management, organic gardening, and the role of digital content in horticulture education. This podcast offers a unique perspective on the intersection of traditional practices and modern environmental challenges, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in or passionate about gardening and horticulture.
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Recent guests on HortWeek Podcast include:
1. Chloe Whiteside
2. Andrew Fisher Tomlin
3. Rosie Bone
4. Val Bourne
5. Howard Drury
6. Christina Taylor
7. Sally Drury
8. Neville Stein
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