The Plant Based Podcast

In the second of two special bonus episodes where Michael and Ellen interview each other, it's Ellen's turn to get the third degree! Michael delved deep to find out a surprising fact about Ellen's past, what she would tell her younger self all of these years later plus a quick fire question round and plenty of laughs! The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

Find two bonus episodes in the lead up to series 4 of the podcast which are about the hosts themselves! In this first episode, Michael Perry is interviewed by Ellen Mary who gives some secrets away and delves into Michael's plant based past, future & everything inbetween...including what irritates him, what his plant star sign is & why he doesn't like his cooking critiqued! All here on the plant b...

In this bonus episode Michael and Ellen chat with the Adonis of the allotment, Richard Chivers about lockdown mental health, growing your own food and allotment communities. Richard is also a great cook so find out how he would cook all of your favourite homegrown vegetables.   The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

This Christmas episode is full of mistletoe, new years resolutions and christmas trees! Plus, hear James Cornish from J&A Japonicas talking about the most popular christmas plant - The Poinsettia.   Learn how to look after your christmas tree, hear listeners new year resolutions and enjoy some high jinks with Michael and Ellen.   Merry Christmas everyone.   The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantb...

Do you lift or mulch your Dahlias? In this bonus gossip episode, Michael and Ellen chat with friend of the podcast - Kirsty Ward (My Little Allotment) about what's going on down her plot. Plus there's other random gardening chat to keep you amused from bathtub Tulips to Michaels no lawn garden.   The Plant Based Podcast:   www.theplantbasedpodcast.net

Here is a surprise winter growing podcast for you all! It is designed to lift the spirits, and you can be assured that we are not going to mention the L word...! Ellen and Michael will run through a myriad of ways that you can keep growing during the darker months, from sowing seeds to micro greens, mulching to mossing. Enjoy, and let us know what you get up to!

In this episode, Chris Packham describes the informal but deliberate planting scheme in his garden, a haven for wildlife. His garden has no lawn and wildflowers flourish, despite Sid and Nancy's attempts to destroy the lavender patch! Chris gives listeners his top tips for attracting pollinators and birds to gardens and lets us into the secret to keeping birds in the garden year-round and setting...

Conservation hero of the year, Honorary Doctor of Science, CBE for services to wildlife and nature conservation, host of The Really Wild Show and Spring and Autumnwatch. The very special guest in this episode is, of course, Chris Packham! Michael and Ellen chat to Chris in his garden, surrounded by birds and butterflies and Chris's dogs, Sid and Nancy. They discuss biophilia and the importance of...

As we head towards the end of series 3, it's time for a 'best of' episode covering your favourite guests across all three series so far. From wellbeing with Liz Earle to veganism with Hench Herbivore and plenty of plant talk inbetween, enjoy these clips with Ellen and Michaels behind the scenes gossip about each one.   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Facebo...

There are so many reasons to love plants, from enjoying the fragrance of a sweet pea to watching a busy bee collecting pollen from an Echinacea. In this episode Michael and Ellen read through 50 reasons why we all love plants with suggestions from the podcast listeners to some of Michael and Ellens favourite reasons why they love plants.   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Ins...

In this episode, Michael and Ellen chat to Lee, AKA the Skinny Jean Gardener, about his love of sharing gardening with kids. Lee used to be an electrician but discovered a love of plants, becoming the 'cool kid' on the gardening scene! He has set up a vegetable garden at Jimmy Doherty's farm, worked with Jamie Oliver and Alan Titchmarsh and appeared on Blue Peter! He combines kids' entertainment a...

We resisted for a while, but follower pressure led us to record a whole episode around the subject everyone's taking about; covid. We look at how lockdown affected our gardening world, and discuss some practical solutions for gardening during lockdown. From compost shortages to windowsill tomatoes, we get nifty and thrifty!   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter...

Every wondered what a Plant Geek's plant collection is like?! This episode of The Plant Based Podcast kicks off with Michael showing Ellen around his new home, giving a tour of his extensive houseplant collection. They then interview Greg Bourke, the Curator and Manager of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden in Australia. Greg started his working life as an electrician but has worked in horticulture...

We've pulled out all of the gardening gags for this episode with fun gardening jokes, puns and stories along with a few extra jokes from our listeners.   This episode is lighthearted, bringing some laughter to your lives as Ellen and Michael attempt to tell some jokes, have a good giggle and read out jokes provided on social media.   Listen out for some familiar voices as there are even a few joke...

In this episode of the Plant Based Podcast, Ellen and Michael chat to Merryn Chilcott, Garment Technologist & Product Developer at BAM clothing. BAM create clever clothing from bamboo and celebrate all things plant-based in the clothing world. The enthusiasm for bamboo at BAM is infectious- the founder of the company has even been known to pole vault with it! Merryn explains the brilliance of bamb...

Do you need to confess? Seems us plant lovers have quite a lot of plant confessions hidden in the shed! In this episode Michael and Ellen confess to their plant sins and discuss listeners who answered a call to arms about what they really get up to when no one is looking. It's an episode that will make you giggle...but will you admit to yours after you hear these? Pinching plants & cuttings...it's...

Matthew Pottage has perhaps one of the most sought after jobs in horticulture. As the Curator of RHS Wisley he's responsible for one of the most treasured gardens in the UK. RHS Wisley is loved by gardeners worldwide and is visited by 1.2 million people each year. The gardens are diverse with different planting and gardening styles at every turn. With a huge plant collection and over 100 years of...

Is this week special episode, Ellen and Michael asked their followers which plants they loved, and which plants they hated. The results are, typically, controversial. Let us know if you agree with them! Find out which gold-leaved beauty Michael detests, and which fragrant summer bloom makes Ellen go weak at the knees..   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Face...

Plants AND food – what could be a better combo? allplants unites both of these and brings them together in delicious, easy and convenient plant-based meals that can be delivered frozen to your door. In this mouth-watering episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Michael and Ellen meet Alex Petrides, one of the founders of allplants, and Joey O'Hare, the senior development chef who is responsible for cr...

This episode is for beginner gardeners and the more experienced to talk through common gardening terms that can seem confusing to begin with plus some easy and cool plants that anyone can grow! Do you think 'thinning out' belongs in the hairdressers? Ellen Mary chats through her top gardening terms that may need some explanation to newbies, then Michael picks his top plants for you to get growing...

Natural Grower is an incredible liquid fertiliser – made by plants for plants. So it makes them the perfect partner for the Plant Based Podcast! Charlotte, one of the founders of the company, discusses how Natural Grower all started on a family farm in Leicestershire. The farm was once a dairy unit before diversifying into arable crops. As part of their renewable revolution, Charlotte and her husb...

This week's episode is all about plant-based food and ideas for what you can create at home. We kick off with friend of the podcast, Hench Herbivore with some facts about the benefits of plant based eating, then Ellen talks about her own plant-based diet and gives a few pointers for people that are new to it. Michael, despite not following a plant based diet, chats about some of the unique ways he...

*Virtual Chelsea Special episode* This extra-special episode of the Plant Based Podcast delves behind the scenes of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and features Sue Biggs, Director General of the RHS, and Jill Otway, who is the Plant Committee Manager. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic means that, along with so many other events, all RHS shows this summer have sadly been cancelled. Most notably th...

A very special inside out episode, where Michael looks at indoor windowsills, and Ellen looks at balcony planting. Gardening has become the highlight of our lockdown days. It's exciting to see during the pandemic, so many people enjoying gardening and growing their own food. But what if you don't have much space? How do you enjoy the natural world from a balcony or patio or perhaps a windowsill? F...

In this episode hear all about Garden Day - the nationwide community benefit movement that takes place on Sunday 10th May 2020. During the current lockdown, more and more people around the world are enjoying their outside space. So this year's call is for gardening enthusiasts to consider a virtual celebration with family and friends. In this episode Ellen Mary discusses the wellbeing benefits of...