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

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 through why there could be a tree for everyone, wherever you live.

Check out Frank P Matthews trees: www.frankpmatthews.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

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 with teaching the art of creating flower filled weddings all over the world. We can definitely say that Sarah is OBSESSED with flowers! Ellen Mary asks all the floral questions in this episode from top design tips, to must use flowers and behind the scenes gossip from show.

Check out Intrigue Designs and Intrigue Teaches:

Instagram:

@intrigue_designs

@intrigueteaches

Website: www.intrigueteaches.com

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

This episode is all about the much loved plant - Lavender! Lorna Maye from Mayfield Lavender guides us through the history of the plant and the organic, family run lavender farm on two sites in Surrey, UK. Learn about the many varieties of lavender, how to grow the fragrant herb and whats coming up next for Mayfield.

Check out the fields: www.mayfieldlavender.com

Follow on Instagram: @mayfieldlavender

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 episode Michael and Ellen Mary are joined by Steven from Growing Crazy, a UK nursery that specialises in the wonderful world of Pelargoniums. Find out the history, different varieties, how to grow them at home plus their edible and fragrant uses...and even a tricky to grow rare Pelargonium!

Find Growing Crazy at: www.growingcrazy.co.uk

Series 19 of the podcast 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 weeks episode, we get an exclusive behind the scenes at the Horticultural Trades Association, as Michael speaks to the team about their activities across the growing world- as we learn about their awards programme, how they lobby and influence government, and even the way they study how we shop in the garden centre!