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 gossiping about all the things they've been up to, giving Christmas plant care advice, predicting what's to come in the plant world for 2026 plus theres some weight lifting involved...

Happy Christmas plant lovers! Thanks for downloading The Plant Based Podcast.

Series 19 has been sponsored by Queen and Fine - the new floral design studio by Ellen Mary.

www.queenandfine.com

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 shared his passion through radio, television, magazines and live events across the UK with The Potting Shed, which he runs with his wife Jill.

In this episode, Ellen and Michael dive into Martin's lifelong journey in horticulture, what continues to inspire his work and how gardening can bring joy, connection, and creativity into everyday life.

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Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created by co-host Ellen Mary! From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations. Check out the website: www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine.

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 keeping your indoor jungles thriving, how the houseplant community has evolved and learn more about the plant swap events.

https://www.anotherplantswap.com

Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary!

From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations.

Check out the website: www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine

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 journey, the changing floristry industry, their favourite flowers, new trends and their recent exquisite collaboration with former podcast guest Sarah Campbell of Intrigue Designs. Are 80's flowers back? Download to find out.

Find Kays Flower School on social media and via the website: www.kaysflowerschool.com

Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary!

From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations.

Check out the website: www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine

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 mission to protect the incredible diversity found in our gardens and to support the passionate individuals keeping these plants alive for future generations. You can even find out how to be a national collection holder yourself, even if you have little garden space!

Also hear about Michaels trip to visit Ellen in the USA plus the usual nonsense gossip.

Find out more about Plant Heritage: www.plantheritage.org.uk

Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary!

From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations.

Check out the website: www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine

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 Pheasey from the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA). Both have been at the forefront of lobbying for change and advocating for the horticulture industry's needs. They'll talk with co-host Michael Perry, through the details of the reset, what it means for businesses, and how the HTA has worked tirelessly to ensure that the sector's voice is heard.

Find out more: www.hta.org.uk

Series 19 is sponsored by Queen & Fine, the new floral design studio created byt co-host Ellen Mary!

From fabulous one off bouquets to weddings, events, offices and installations.

Check out the website:
www.queenandfine.com and on Instagram @queenandfine