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Our Plant Stories

Sally Flatman
Gardening
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Cacti
Snowdrops
Horticulture
Gardener's Glees
Wildlife Gardening
Plant Heritage
Compost
Daffodils
Chelsea Flower Show
Dropmore Estate
Yucca Plant
Yuccas
Community Gardens
Mental Health
Silver Birch
Camden Highline

The Times Newspaper described this podcast as: ‘Innovative and fascinating… a deep dive into the stories about all things plant-related.’ A finalist in both the Independent Podcast Awards and the Garden Media Guild Awards, 'Our Plant Stories' explores how plants often root us to a place or a person, or perhaps a time when we needed the healing power of plants in our lives. Hearing another's passio... more

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Try saying "compost" to gardeners and see what happens. Inspired by a recent episode - Compost Tales - that's what I did for this short 'Just Say Compost' bonus listen.

I hope these stories of waste and worms will inspire you to share with us, your... more

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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, opens its doors to the public today - this is one of the gardening world's great horticultural moments - drawing around 157,000 visitors to the 23 acre grounds of the Royal Hospital. First held in 1913, Chelsea has spent ... more

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In this episode we are focused on compost and listen out because there will be a chance for you to get involved and tell us about your compost journey.

Liz Elton is an artist whose work looks at waste and the recycling of matter. She sometimes think... more

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Gavin Munro describes himself as a chair farmer. In his orchard he grows trees and meticulously shapes them into chairs. As the trees grow, their branches are carefully trained, pruned and grafted, gently guided to form a back, seat and four legs.

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Neil Miller
Head Gardener at Hever Castle
Hever Castle
Episode: Just Say Compost!
Simone Day
Head Gardener at Brantwood
Brantwood, Coniston
Episode: Just Say Compost!
Diane Nicholls
Simone Day's deputy at Brantwood
Brantwood, Coniston
Episode: Just Say Compost!
Rebecca Lloyd-Jones
Garden Club London; garden designer; Chelsea Flower Show participant
Garden Club London; RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Episode: Just Say Compost!
Gemma Lake
Plant Heritage Garden Manager, Chelsea Flower Show team member
Plant Heritage
Episode: The Garden Reveal
Gavin Munro
Chair farmer featured in the episode
Plant Heritage/Chair Farmer
Episode: The Garden Reveal
Dan Myhill
Plant Heritage representative
Plant Heritage
Episode: The Garden Reveal
Liz Elton
Artist
Artist, photographer
Episode: Compost Tales
Helen Hutchings-Cox
Gardener, writer, nature enthusiast
Gardener and writer
Episode: Compost Tales

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Sally Flatman
Host and presenter of Our Plant Stories; producer and presenter with a focus on plant heritage, conservation, and storytelling

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Mimi

    Sitting home in this now, I am listening to this podcast and dreaming of spring. I love it. Thank you for bringing us all this wonderful information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mimi with ADHD
    United States4 months ago
  • My daily joy

    Thank you Sally for bringing these wonderful people and their stories to us! It’s very special when someone’s passion motivates you to delve a little further into their story….🌸

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Denzil*****
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderful and captivating stories for plant lovers

    Hooked on these plant stories that always tell a fascinating tale behind each plant and then offers advice on how to grow it yourself!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lmichelleeee
    United States2 years ago
  • Such wonderful stories!

    each story is so captivating and interesting! love them all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marmy & Ginger
    United States2 years ago
  • Our Plant Stories

    I was introduced to this podcast via another podcast - 'On the ledge' - and you listen to that you will enjoy this one! A lovely blend of horticulture and human stories - like having a chat to a friend whilst doing a bit of pruning or potting up. Delivered in a sincere and warmly friendly way by Sally. Definitely one to share with any planty friends 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LozzaP
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Fans appreciate practical plant tips threaded with cultural and historical context.
Listeners praise the warm, conversational hosting and the way stories connect plants with people.
The show's production quality and thoughtful guests come through in every episode.

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Compost Tales
Q: What are your top five tips to get people started with composting?
The host prompts for actionable guidance, and Helen lays out: start without overthinking, maintain a green/brown balance, consider a worm farm for small spaces, avoid attracting rats by balancing materials, and ensure moisture and texture are right so the compost feels like a lively, crumbly mix.
The Chair Farmer
Q: What was the moment that convinced you to pursue this project publicly, and how did Chelsea come into the picture?
A combination of early inspirations, a long development process, and a chance opportunity to exhibit at Chelsea that signaled the project's legitimacy and opened doors to collaborations and public interest.
The Chair Farmer
Q: How do you encourage a tree to grow into a chair?
By observing natural growth, shaping as it develops, and gently guiding branches to become a back, seat, and legs, while ensuring the tree's health and the wood's eventual suitability for a chair.
Missing Collector Garden Part 2
Q: Tell me about the Collections Coordinator role.
Chris explains that the role is about connecting people to plants and to each other within the national restoration mission; it involves supporting volunteers, coordinating collections across regions, and fostering a sense of belonging within the horticultural community.
Clematis - Searching for Miriam
Q: How should someone set about growing clematis?
Start by visiting a good quality garden center to buy a well-rooted Clematis plant. Prepare the site properly, dig at least 18 inches deep, and consider planting it a bit deeper than the surface to help establish a strong root crown.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Plant Stories

What is Our Plant Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hybrid of horticultural history, conservation, and personal plant stories, this show threads plant heritage, garden design, and sustainable practice through intimate conversations with gardeners, designers, and conservationists. Recent topics spotlight high-stakes Chelsea Flower Show planning and execution, practical composting, living-tree design collaborations, and the social dimensions of plants—from urban memory and homelessness to community gardening and preservation of national collections. Notable strengths include a coherent blend of storytelling and expert insight, high production quality, and a clear focus on plant-people narratives that makes complex topics feel accessible and actionable for listeners who want to grow, conserve... more

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Recent guests on Our Plant Stories include:

1. Neil Miller
2. Simone Day
3. Diane Nicholls
4. Rebecca Lloyd-Jones
5. Gemma Lake
6. Gavin Munro
7. Dan Myhill
8. Liz Elton

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