More people than ever are appreciating the importance of plants in our day to day lives. Whether it's a plant-based diet, clothes made from plants, the wellbeing qualities of plants, or simply a fun shelf of cacti and succulents!The Plant Based Podcast is about anything that can be traced back to plants… with subjects ranging from foraging for medicinal plants and baking with edible flowers, to plant-based body builders and clothes made from bamboo...This is not just another gardening podcast.. this is The Plant Based Podcast!
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About the host
Michael Perry & Ellen Mary hosts The Plant Based Podcast, a leisure show with 288 episodes published.
All the hot horticultural topics with Matthew Appleby from Hort Week
Jun 7, 20261h 26mEp. 10S20
In this episode Ellen Mary and Michael turn the tables on someone who is usually the one asking the questions! For many years, Matt Appleby has been one of the most influential voices in UK horticulture, steering the edi
Planting by numbers with Antony Henn, owner of Garden on a Roll
May 31, 202640mEp. 9S20
Antony Henn has a long history in horticulture. His family started The Dutch Nursery, one of the UK's first garden centers, in Hertfordshire in 1959. Antony along with his siblings helped to develop the business through
Horticulture and Social Media with Adam Marshall and Michael Perry
May 24, 202632mEp. 8S20
In this episode, Michael is joined by Adam Marshall, known as Green Fingered City Boy on social media. Adam has taken social media by storm over the past few years with his honest, fun and educational content. He's grown
Planting design with renowned designer Andrew Fisher-Tomlin.
May 17, 20261h 27mEp. 7S20
In this episode Ellen Mary and Michael Perry are stepping into the world of garden design with guest, garden designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin. In this episode hear about Andrew's approach to design, how he thinks about spac
This episode is all about the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026. With four designers covering three of the show gardens, hear all about the gardens and charities involved. First is Patrick Clarke designer of The Children's So
Nick Cutsumpas aka Farmer Nick on gardening, sustainability and plant based living.
May 3, 20261h 7mEp. 5S20
Nick Cutsumpas, also known as Farmer Nick, joins Ellen Mary and Michael for this episode. Nick is a passionate grower, educator, environmentalist and advicate for plant based living. With practical gardening advice blend
Right Plant Right Place with the owner of Creake Abbey and Plant Lovers Day
Apr 26, 202648mEp. 4S20
In this episode, Ellen Mary chats with Diana Brocklebank Scott, owner of Creake Abbey in Norfolk which is holding a Plant Lovers Day for the 19th year on 16th May 2026. Hear more about it having the opportunity to chat w
Hear from plant collector, educator and enthusiast Jonny Balchandani, The Bearded Plantaholic.
Apr 19, 20261h 35mEp. 3S20
Today's guest is someone many of you will already know from Instagram — a passionate plant collector, educator, and all-around plant enthusiast who has built a thriving community around a love for houseplanys. With a fee
A chat with the editor of the worlds oldest gardening magazine
Apr 11, 202641mEp. 2S20
In this lively episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Michael sits down with the wonderfully candid Kim Stoddart, editor of Amateur Gardening magazine, for a chat that's equal parts insightful and delightfully gossipy. They
AI Talking Plants Exhibition with Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Apr 5, 202656mEp. 1S20
Have you ever heard a plant talking? To kick off series 20 of the podcast Ellen Mary and Michael Perry visited Cambridge Univeristy Botanic Garden to chat with Raffy and Kathryn about the Talking Plants Exhibition. Imagi
Believe it or not, but this does include Christmas plants - you'll just have to wait until Michael has released his anger about the festive season first! Joking aside, Ellen and Michael are finishing off series 19 gossip
Growing Innovation – A Conversation with Mattias Redlefsen of Benary GmbH
Dec 7, 202536mEp. 12S19
In this episode, Michael sits down with Mattias Redlefsen, an industry leader at Benary GmbH, one of the world's most respected companies in ornamental plant breeding. With more than 175 years of history, Benary has shap
Hear from one of the UK's top horticultural experts Martin Fish with some top gardening tips
Nov 30, 202556mEp. 11S19
Today's guest is Martin Fish, a horticultural expert with over 45 years of experience as a gardener, writer, broadcaster, RHS judge and educator. Known for his practical advice and warm, approachable style, Martin has sh
Unwrap the magic of the National Garden Gift Card for Christmas
Nov 23, 202517mEp. 9S19
Looking for a Christmas present that's thoughtful, versatile, and guaranteed to delight? In this episode, we unwrap the magic of the National Garden Gift Card—the ideal festive gift for anyone who loves plants, gardening
Keep your houseplants thriving with Happy Plant Collector
Nov 16, 202530mEp. 8S19
In this epsiode Ellen Mary is joined by Lisa Bauer, known online as @happy_plant_collector - a rising star on social media and founder of Another Plant Swap. For this weeks episode get some down-to-earth advice on keepin
Floral industry trends and education with Kays Flower School, Deirdre and Janette.
Nov 9, 202542mEp. 8S19
Ellen Mary is joined by two of Ireland's most inspiring and creative floristry educators — Deirdre and Janette from Kay's Flower School who help budding florists blossom into pros. In this episode learn about their journ
Find out how you can be a national plant collection holder with Plant Heritage.
Nov 2, 20251h 1mEp. 7S19
In this episode Ellen and Michael are joined by Gwen Hines, CEO of Plant Heritage — a charity dedicated to saving the UK's garden plants from being lost forever. From rare roses to forgotten fuchsias, they're on a missio
What does the EU reset mean for the horticultural industry in the UK, with The Horticultural Trades Association
Oct 26, 202538mEp. 6S19
Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be diving into a topic that's been a hot topic for the UK horticultural industry—the EU Reset, announced in 2025. In this episode, we're joined by Sally Cullimore and Jennifer Phea
There's a tree for everyone with Steph Dunn-James from Frank P Matthews.
Oct 19, 202553mEp. 5S19
This episode is all about trees, with the ultimate tree experts in UK - Frank P Matthews. Fresh from their first exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, we have Steph Dunn-James, director of the company to talk us throug
The Art of Floral Design with Sarah Campbell of Intrigue Designs
Oct 12, 202541mEp. 4S19
Sarah Campbell isn't just known for magnificent floral designs and installations but also for always smiling! After appearing on the Netflix show 'The Big Flower Fight', Sarah has grown her event design business along wi
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Who is the host of The Plant Based Podcast?
The Plant Based Podcast is hosted by Michael Perry & Ellen Mary. The show is categorised under leisure (home) and has published 288 episodes.
How many episodes does The Plant Based Podcast have?
The Plant Based Podcast has published 288 episodes.
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