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The Magic of Television - Scott Smith, Head Gardener, Mayen Estate
Season 1 Episode 18
Scott Smith is a trained horticulturist and has been consistently recognised by HortWeek as one of the nation's Top Head Gardeners since 2022. Until …
2 years, 1 month ago
Searching for Peat Alternatives - Elaine Gotts, R&D Scientist, Levington Research Station
Season 1 Episode 17
Elaine Gotts has been researching alternative growing-media ingredients for over 20 years. To say that she's an expert in the subject would be an und…
2 years, 1 month ago
Endless Opportunities - Boyd Douglas-Davies, The Boyd Partnership
Season 1 Episode 16
Boyd Douglas-Davies needs little introduction, previously the CEO of Hillview Garden Centres, a Director at British Garden Centres and a past Preside…
2 years, 2 months ago
Championing UK Horticulture - Fran Barnes, CEO, HTA
Season 1 Episode 15
On this week's episode we sit down with Fran Barnes, the CEO of the HTA to discuss the role and importance of the association. We discuss challenges,…
2 years, 2 months ago
Operating Success - Alan Roper, Managing Director, Blue Diamond
Season 1 Episode 14
Alan Roper is a renowned charismatic leader within the garden centre sector. This week he joins us to share his thoughts on building a successful bus…
2 years, 2 months ago
Horticulture's Bright Future - Megan Warren-Davis, YPHA
Season 1 Episode 13
Megan is the social media manager for the YPHA (Young People in Horticulture Association), she's a digital marketing assistant for a commercial growe…
2 years, 2 months ago
Glee 2024 Insights & Celebrations - Matthew Mein, Glee Event Director
Season 1 Episode 12
Glee is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and we get a glimpse behind the scenes to understand what goes into putting on the exhibition with…
2 years, 2 months ago
Manufacturing a Sustainable Future - Kate Ebbens, Capi Europe
Season 1 Episode 11
Kate Ebbens is the UK representative for Capi Europe, a manufacturer of garden products that has gone to great lengths to ensure they are as sustaina…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Future of Plant Feeding - Simon Taylor, Plantworks (Empathy)
Season 1 Episode 10
For over 450 million years mycorrhizal fungi have lived in a symbiotic relationship with plants developing a lifelong bond of mutual benefit. Science…
2 years, 3 months ago
Transformative Journey in Sustainability - Jane Hartley, Evergreen Garden Care
Season 1 Episode 9
We're delighted this week to have caught up with Jane Hartley, Brand Portfolio Manager, Growing Categories at Evergreen Garden Care. She shares her i…
2 years, 3 months ago