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HortWeek Podcast

HortWeek
Horticulture
Peat Ban
Peat
Chelsea Flower Show
Climate Change
CO2 Emissions
Peatland Restoration
Sparsholt College
Environmental Sustainability
RHS
D-Day
Hort Science Live
Music Industry
Groundsfest
Integrated Pest Management
Sweet Peas
Dahlias
Green Spaces
UK Government
Houseplants

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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Christa McDermott
Represents BCA College, discussing apprenticeship programs
BCA College
Episode: The multiple benefits of horticulture apprenticeships for businesses, new entrants and existing employees
Helena Bassop
Vice Chair of Chartered Institute of Horticulture Education, lecturer and course manager
Episode: The multiple benefits of horticulture apprenticeships for businesses, new entrants and existing employees
Dries Jansen
Data analyst and business consultant specializing in garden centers
Garden Center Advice
Episode: Are UK garden centres underperforming? Dries Jansen from Garden Center Advice on data that could boost your yield per sqm
Chloe Whiteside
Technical Area Sales Manager at ICL, covering Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire
ICL
Episode: ICL's Chloe Whiteside on peat-free, fertiliser and biocontrol use for growers this winter
Andrew Fisher Tomlin
Prominent modern professional gardener and designer specializing in planting design, co-founder and director of the London College of Garden Design.
London College of Garden Design
Episode: Modern Professional Planting Designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin
Rosie Bone
Well-known garden centre personality and industry expert
Episode: What are the gaps in the market garden centres should be exploiting? - with Rosie Bone
Val Bourne
Garden writer and president of the Hardy Plant Society
Hardy Plant Society
Episode: Val Bourne - a champion for organic gardening
Howard Drury
Eminent horticulturist and consultant
Episode: Which horticultural products and plants won at Four Oaks, and why?
Christina Taylor
Digital content manager
Episode: Which horticultural products and plants won at Four Oaks, and why?

Hosts

Matt Appleby
Editor of HortWeek, focusing on news and views in the horticulture industry, with a significant amount of experience in journalism and editorial roles.
Rachael Forsyth
Senior Reporter at HortWeek, specializing in horticulture news and issues affecting professionals in the field.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Our Plant Stories podcast

    Just listened to your peat free series and found it fascinating to hear the contrasting views of so many people from within the industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Our Plant Stories podcast
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent info.!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Agatha Fan!
    United States5 years ago

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Turf Wars: the ups and downs of running a sports turf business, with CutCrew's Jack Churchman
Q: What piece of advice would you give to someone looking to start their own business?
Chase the thing that you know and love from the beginning.
Can rock dust save UK soils and rock horticultural production? with Veolia's Jennifer Brodie
Q: Why has the mineral content gone down in our crops over the years?
Minerals have been depleted due to harvesting crops without adequate replenishment and the use of NPK fertilizers, which inhibit the soil's natural microbial activities.
Can rock dust save UK soils and rock horticultural production? with Veolia's Jennifer Brodie
Q: What is rock dust?
Rock dust is a basalt rock that is a by-product of quarrying, consisting of minerals and trace elements beneficial for plant growth.
Why tree guru Tony Kirkham wants to 'get rid of the term 'tree planting''
Q: How do you mitigate against something like that happening again?
Preparation starts at planting; establishing trees naturally and ensuring they can withstand storms through proper care is key.
Why tree guru Tony Kirkham wants to 'get rid of the term 'tree planting''
Q: Should we still be importing trees at all?
While importing should not be banned outright, it must be done with strict guidelines to prevent pest and disease introduction.

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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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8. Howard Drury

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