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HortWeek hosts HortWeek Podcast, a business show with 272 episodes published.
This week the tables are turned on Matt Appleby as he guests on The Plant Based Podcast where he fields probing questions from HortWeek columnist and horticulture influencer Michael Perry (aka Mr Plant Geek) and horticul
Lord Heseltine tells the story of the birth of the European Space Agency. Why post-Apollo, when the US was spending £1.2 billion a year on space, the whole of Europe was spending just £200 million. Why the birth of ESA w
This HortWeek podcast discusses new plant awards with HTA horticulture manager Pippa Greenwood, Frank P Matthews' director Steph Dunn James and Hillier production and amenity director Adam Dunnett. The National Plant Sho
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby is joined by Simon Conway and Richard Hopkins to discuss the impact of recent geopolitical events on the fresh-produce sector, covering: Investment and growthExpansion effortsMarket challe
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby is joined by Martin Emmett, Ali Capper. Simon Conway and Richard Hopkins to discuss the impact of recent geopolitical events on the fresh-produce sector, covering: Energy pricesFertiliser
Andrew Wilson, ICL’s technical manager for ornamental horticulture in the UK and Ireland, explains what are the challenges for growers and manufacturers to overcome with the next generation of fertilisers. He talks about
Created by The Children’s Gardening Coach Lee Connelly and Leigh Johnstone (The Beardy Gardener), The Classroom Garden reimagines what a “classroom” can be, placing nature, creativity and young people’s voices at its cor
Cosmos and hollyhock grower and Chelsea exhibitor Jonathan Sheppard is preparing for this year's Chelsea Flower Show and is battling the elements to make sure he had enough quality plants available from the thousands he
This week Rachael Forsyth talks to the head of gardens at Chiswick House and Gardens Trust, Rosie Fyles. In this wide-ranging discussion they discuss everything from staffing (Fyles let her gardeners work from home in th
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and technical editor Sally Drury report on the essential horticulture stories of the week. Topics for this week: After a slow start the garden season finally kicks off!The implications for ho
This week the HortWeek Podcast welcomes Helen Waddington from Perennial and Creepers' head of horticulture, Michael Buck. As the first port of call for horticulturists needing extra support, horticulture charity Perennia
This week Adrian Bloom makes a welcome return to the HortWeek Podcast to talk about his new book and discuss the ongoing state of horticulture, garden industry and his own Norfolk garden, Foggy Bottom. In February, Bloom
How do we solve population pressure and climate crisis in space? How has GPS allowed us to provide 12% more food globally? How did the UK become a global leader in small satellite manufacture after the British Government
Steve Chapman, an experienced ex-grower and ICL technical area sales manager, turns his attention to vine weevil — often cited as the number one pest on nurseries in the UK and Ireland. BASIS qualified, Chapman has many
As part of HortWeek's Parks & Gardens Week held 23 - 29 March 2026, Rachael Forsyth held a Horticulture Question Time session to answer reader questions with a truly expert panel which featured: Jane Moore - award-winnin
What did the Space-Comm Expo conference and exhibition tell us about connecting space and wider business? How does this manifest as tech connectivity in telecoms and why do farmers care about that? What did we learn abou
GIMA director Vicky Nuttall retires from the role this spring after 12 years in the role. GIMA's annual big day conference event on 26 March is about future of the supply chain and will include panels on sales agents ver
Long-time HortWeek columnist and nursery business consultant John Adlam of Dove Associates joins the HortWeek Podcast to talk about the latest Government document "A New Vision for Water". Adlam explains the significance
Joe Whitehead, head gardener at Burghley House and new Professional Gardeners Guild chair, has over 20 years of expertise in garden design, plant care, and landscape management. He talks about harnessing the experience o
As of 2026, the UK space industry is a significant and strategic driver of the national economy, contributing over £19 billion in revenue and supporting tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs. Satellite-based services an
Andrew Wilson
technical manager for ornamental horticulture in the UK and Ireland · Horizon Business Plans
1 appearance on this show
Michael Buck
head of horticulture · Creepers Nurseries
1 appearance on this show
Will Whitehorn
1 appearance on this show
Steve Chapman
technical area sales manager · National Land Realty
1 appearance on this show
Brian Hutchinson
founder of the Professional Gardeners Guild · District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services
1 appearance on this show
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