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HortWeek Podcast
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 https://www.hortweek.co.uk/podcasts.
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Episodes
HortWeek PodcastIs marketing the missing ingredient for the UK's veg growers?
For about a decade, former ad man Dan Parker decided to deploy his marketing talents for the good of the nation's youth. Veg Power was the result and their…
HortWeek PodcastIs peat-free really more 'sustainable' than using peat? with Alexander Sentinella
While one aspect of the peat-free debate has sparked fierce argument, surprisingly little rigorous science exists to settle it. "Is peat-free growing media…
HortWeek PodcastHortWeek Podcast: Whatever happened to Coblands Nursery
In this special series, HortWeek columnist and garden industry consultant Neville Stein brings his Whatever Happened To... feature to the HortWeek podcast…
HortWeek PodcastStories from a 'modern day plant hunter' with New World Plants' Rod Richards
"Modern day plant hunter" Rod Richards or New World Plants has banked decades of experience in bringing plants to market and knowing what works. Richards tells…
HortWeek PodcastBuilding the UK's largest urban farm at Northern Roots with Anna da Silva of Northern Roots Oldham
This September, Northern Roots launched the first phase of what will become the UK's largest urban farm and eco-park, transforming 160 acres of underused land…
HortWeek PodcastGoing 100% peat-free, with Form Plants' Jamie Butterworth
Jamie Butterworth has gained a higher media profile in recent years with stints on TV presenting for RHS Chelsea Flower Show and Gardeners' World. Despite his…
HortWeek PodcastLabour MP Ben Goldsborough on his policy ideas for horticulture
As party conference season gets underway, and a new PM starts his tenure in earnest, HortWeek takes stock of where UK politicians stand on horticulture policy…
HortWeek PodcastPrizes, products and pilfering at Four Oaks 2026 and HortWeek's new plant ID game Hortle goes viral
This week HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and technical editor Sally Drury tackle the following topics: Four Oaks Trade Show: winning plants and products…
HortWeek PodcastCould EV charging be a golden opportunity for garden centres? With Richard Seppings of ElectRoad
Diversification and multiple income streams is the name of the game for garden centres looking to future proof their businesses. One such income stream could…
HortWeek PodcastICL's Brendan Howell on the horticulture market in Ireland
Brendan Howell, ICL's sales development manager for professional horticulture Ireland, speaks about the local horticulture market. its challenges, and what ICL…
HortWeek PodcastMemories and reflections from 185 years of HortWeek - with Matthew Appleby and Sally Drury
This week HortWeek (Horticulture Week, Horticultural Trade Journal, GC & HTJ and Gardener's Chronicle) is celebrating its 185th birthday. HortWeek editor Matt…
HortWeek PodcastGroesn CEO Matt Jarrett on market consolidation, tech Investment, and labour challenges in the UK's horticulture production sector
Our guest on this week's HortWeek Podcast is CEO of one of the biggest players across both ornamentals and fruit production in the UK. Matt Jarrett, the group…
HortWeek PodcastHelp for horticulturists in need with Perennial trustees, Richard Lawton and Neville Stein
Richard Lawton and Neville Stein are celebrating a combined 100 years in horticulture this year and both are trustees of horticulture charity Perennial. They…
HortWeek PodcastAndy Mills on Blenheim Palace Garden's Restoration - climate shifts, lost landscapes and long grass
In the latest HortWeek podcast, editor Matt Appleby speaks with Andy Mills, head gardener at Blenheim Palace. Since August 2022, Mills has led a 10-year…
HortWeek PodcastChemical-free landscaping for pollinators - with Sue Payne of Q&S Commercial Landscaping and Alison Benjamin of Urban Bees
In this week's episode Sue Payne, MD of Q&S Commercial Landscaping, and Alison Benjamin of Urban Bees explore the shift toward chemical-free landscaping and…
HortWeek PodcastAre garden centre margins too high? Peat-free hits the national press, hosepipe bans and horticulture's absence from school careers advice
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby, A-Level student William Appleby and technical editor Sally Drury report on the essential horticulture stories of the week. Topics…
HortWeek PodcastTransforming Birmingham Botanic Gardens in terms of plants, culture, well-being and learning - with Sara Blair-Manning
In this episode of the HortWeek Podcast, Matt Appleby speaks to Sara Blair-Manning to discuss the ambitious Growing Our Green Heritage project at the…
HortWeek PodcastMust-have garden products, can one-stop shops work in UK? and hort salaries
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby, prospective horticulturist Douglas Newbery and technical editor Sally Drury report on the essential horticulture stories of the…
HortWeek PodcastHortWeek editor Matthew Appleby answers the horticulture questions in interview with industry influencer Michael Perry and Ellen Mary
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…
HortWeek PodcastLord Heseltine: "You’re just playing in toy town”
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…
HortWeek PodcastSalary Report Special Podcast: Horticulture careers and salaries with Viki Halkett of Fresh Horticultural Careers and Haymarket Recruitment’s Vishnu Kannan
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby discusses the 2026 salaries report on the HortWeek Podcast with Fresh Horticultural Careers director Viki Halkett and Haymarket…
HortWeek PodcastNews In Focus: Football World Cup, plant shows
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and technical editor Sally Drury report on the essential horticulture stories of the week. Topics for this week: Sports pitches…
HortWeek PodcastWinning new plant and horticulture business awards with Pippa Greenwood, Steph Dunn James and Adam Dunnett
This HortWeek podcast discusses new plant awards with HTA horticulture manager Pippa Greenwood, Frank P Matthews' director Steph Dunn James and Hillier…
HortWeek PodcastHortWeek fresh produce Iran war summit: Part 2 - Vegetables
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…
HortWeek PodcastHortWeek fresh produce Iran war summit: Part 1 - Fruit
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…
HortWeek PodcastICL’s Andrew Wilson on fertilisers for the future
Andrew Wilson, ICL’s technical manager for ornamental horticulture in the UK and Ireland, explains what are the challenges for growers and manufacturers to…
HortWeek PodcastLee Connelly on The Classroom Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Created by The Children’s Gardening Coach Lee Connelly and Leigh Johnstone (The Beardy Gardener), The Classroom Garden reimagines what a “classroom” can be…
HortWeek PodcastJonathan Sheppard on the true cost of a RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold
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…
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What's it really like running a historic garden in 2026? With Rosie Fyles of Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
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…
HortWeek PodcastHorticulture season kicks off, global shocks, plastic pot recycling and the nasties lurking in artificial turf
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…
HortWeek PodcastMental health and horticulture with Creepers Nurseries' Michael Buck and Helen Waddington of Perennial
This week the HortWeek Podcast welcomes Helen Waddington from Perennial and Creepers' head of horticulture, Michael Buck. As the first port of call for…
HortWeek PodcastAdrian Bloom on how we can get people back into gardening
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…
HortWeek PodcastWill Whitehorn: “We have to industrialise in space. It is an imperative”
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…
HortWeek PodcastICL's Steve Chapman on optimising vine weevil control
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…
HortWeek PodcastParks & Gardens Week Horticulture Question Time Special with Joe Whitehead and Jane Moore
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…
HortWeek PodcastSpace-Comm Expo: Jamming, spoofing, FOMO and farming
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…
HortWeek PodcastGIMA's Vicky Nuttall on her 12 years in the role and the future of garden retail supply
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…
HortWeek PodcastWater management for horticulture - the challenges and politics with John Adlam
Long-time HortWeek columnist and nursery business consultant John Adlam of Dove Associates joins the HortWeek Podcast to talk about the latest Government…
HortWeek PodcastProfessional Gardeners Guild chair Joe Whitehead on how the PGG is looking towards its 50th anniversary
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…
HortWeek PodcastWhy the business of space is everyone’s business
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…
HortWeek PodcastThe wonderful world of sustainable, small scale and peat-free flower farming - with Georgie Newbery
Georgie Newbery is chair of Flowers From The Farm and founder of Common Farm Flowers, one of the first of the new artisan flower farmers to establish in the…
HortWeek PodcastADHD, landscaping and horticulture, with Paul Greenyer, Gareth Wilson and Craig Nester
Paul Greenyer, Gareth Wilson and Craig Nester are high flyers in the world of landscape design and contracting. Greenyer is director of Paul Greenyer…
HortWeek PodcastOrganised crime and garden centres, influencers, marketing, garden visitors and peat-free
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and senior reporter Rachael Forsyth report on the essential horticulture stories of the week. HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby and…
HortWeek PodcastGrower peat/peat-free panel calls for Government direction and better retail products - recorded live at British Ornamentals Conference 2026
HortWeek's panel at the BOA conference 2026 analysed in-depth how growers and suppliers are working towards peat-free, with the big messages being that retail…
HortWeek PodcastThe multiple benefits of horticulture apprenticeships for businesses, new entrants and existing employees
Apprenticeship Week for 2026 starts 9 February so HortWeek has brought together two specialists in horticultural apprenticeships to explain how they work, the…
HortWeek PodcastHow do we understand and reach today's plant consumer? - Michael Perry hosts a IPM Essen Panel on effective plants marketing
Bruce Harnett of Kernock Park Plants, Megan Green of Hayloft Plants and Yvonne Marquenie of Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland joined <i>HortWeek</i> new…
HortWeek PodcastTurf Wars: the ups and downs of running a sports turf business, with CutCrew's Jack Churchman
In an era of AI fakery and fake news, star of the CutCrew YouTube channel, Jack Churchman has built his grounds maintenance business through authenticity and…
HortWeek PodcastAre UK garden centres underperforming? Dries Jansen from Garden Center Advice on data that could boost your yield per sqm
View slides and Vodcast edition at https://www.hortweek.com/article/1944940 In this edition of the HortWeek Podcast, Matt Appleby spoke to Dries Jansen of…
HortWeek PodcastHortWeek's Matt, Sally and Rachael make their predictions for horticulture in 2026
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury make their predictions for horticulture in 2026. JUMP TO…
HortWeek PodcastCan rock dust save UK soils and rock horticultural production? with Veolia's Jennifer Brodie
Studies such as that of McCance and Widdowson have revealed dramatic drops in fruit and vegetable mineral content since the 1940s. This week's guest on the…
HortWeek PodcastHortWeek on Horticulture in 2025 - Review of the Year
HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby, senior reporter Rachael Forsyth and technical editor Sally Drury share their top horticulture stories of 2025. JUMP TO…
HortWeek PodcastLinden Groves on why The Gardens Trust needs to remain as a planning statutory consultee
The Garden Trust's Linden Groves is campaigning against a proposal to end the organisation's role as a planning statutory consultee. She robustly contests the…
HortWeek PodcastWhy tree guru Tony Kirkham wants to 'get rid of the term 'tree planting''
Tony Kirkham has a mission, one that will resonate with many arborists across the UK: "I'd like to get rid of the term 'tree planting'". The former Kew…
HortWeek PodcastHow grower-gardener collaboration is driving innovation in the tree sector - with Kevin Martin of Kew and Adam Dunnett of Hillier
This is the second special podcast with an arboriculture focus produced as part of ArbWeek, HortWeek's deep dive into all things arb held from 24 - 30…
HortWeek PodcastICL's Chloe Whiteside on peat-free, fertiliser and biocontrol use for growers this winter
Chloe Whiteside, ICL’s technical area sales manager covering Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire – has spoken on the HortWeek podcast about the highs and lows…
HortWeek Podcast'Failing clients deserve failing trees' - arb consultant Jeremy Barrell on the realities of tree procurement, growing, planting and establishment
The HortWeek Podcast has joined ArbWeek to bring HortWeek readers a series of interviews with leading arborists. The first of these is Jeremy Barrell. A…
HortWeek Podcast'Outrageous' damage to plant imports, peat ban latest and the garden centre of the future
HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and senior reporter Rachael Forsyth report on the essential horticulture stories of the week. HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby and…
HortWeek PodcastModern Professional Planting Designer Andrew Fisher Tomlin
Andrew Fisher Tomlin, co-founder and director of the London College of Garden Design talks on the HortWeek podcast about his new book, The Modern Professional…
HortWeek PodcastWhat are the gaps in the market garden centres should be exploiting? - with Rosie Bone
Garden centre personality Rosie Bone brings her new ideas for garden retail to the HortWeek Podcast this week this week. Founder of the World's End Garden…
HortWeek PodcastVal Bourne - a champion for organic gardening
In this episode of the HortWeek podcast, HortWeek editor Matt Appleby interviews horticulturist, garden writer, organic gardening advocate and the new…