The Compost and Conversation Show
By Jonathan Sheppard
A UK based podcast covering all things gardening. Listen while you are tending your own garden, or when the weather is inclement and you can’t get out - the choice is yours. Join us for some great conversation about all things gardening.
The Compost and Conversation ShowAug 04, 2022
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Talking Cosmos on BBC Radio Lincolnshire
Chatting all things cosmos, including National Plant Collections, natives bs none natives, flower shows, and even a few hollyhocks.
Sep 02, 202310:47
Gary Davies Show - Let it Grow - Talking about seed sowing and National Plant Collections
A chat with Gary Davies talking abut seed sowing and National Plant Collections.
Mar 30, 202304:33
Interview covering all things peat free with Catherine Dawson from Melcourt
We took the opportunity to have a really fascinating discussion with Catherine Dawson from Melcourt, who until recently has been their Technical Director. A must listen for those already not using peat as part of their growing, or those wanting to know more about using peat free growing medium.
Mar 02, 202342:43
National Plant Collection of Cosmos mentioned in parliamentary debate with Health Minister
During a wide ranging debate on Health and wellbeing services in the East of England , my National Plant Collection of Cosmos, and plans to get school kids sowing some, were raised with the Health Minister. The more gardening and it’s positive impacts are raised with Ministers, the better.
Mar 01, 202300:44
In Conversation with The Beardy Gardener
We spoke to the Lord of the Dance (in horticultural circles anyway) Leigh Johnstone, better know as The Beardy Gardener today. In a fascinating chat we learned all about how his garden helps with mental health, how he loves sharing it online, and a rather superb exclusive about his plans for 2023. You really are going to have to listen to find out!
Jan 17, 202325:18
Lord Goldsmith on biodiversity and the role of horticulture
We took the opportunity to discuss COP15, biodiversity and the role horticulture, gardening and National Plant Collections can play in this area.
Jan 10, 202340:30
Melanie Lewis - National Plant Collection of aeoniums
We took the opportunity to talk to National Plant Collection holder of aeoniums Melanie Lewis. We discussed everything from how she got into growing them, to a recent horticultural disaster which she is dusting herself down from, and picking herself up.
Jan 10, 202327:22
Water usage and gardening - The Jeremy Vine Show 4th August 2022
Talking about how, when a hosepipe ban starts to come int force in certain areas, thinking more about how we use water and what we plant will be important to gardeners.
Aug 04, 202201:56
Gardening and “levelling up”
Question out to the Secretary of State for the environment with regard gardening, green spaces and the levelling up agenda. Participants also included Lord Deben, Sue Biggs Director General of the RHS and James Barnes, Chairman of the Horticultural Trades Association.
Jan 31, 202205:06
Green Growth Unlocked: How can the UK environmental sector contribute to economic growth?
Discussion hosted by Conservative Home in partnership with the HTA.
Jan 31, 202201:10:34
In conversation with Vicki Cooke - Plant Heritage
A quick conversation with Vicki Cooke, Plant Conservation Manager at Plant Heritage, covering everything from National Plant Collections, wha plants are crying out for a collection holder, and how anyone can get involved in conserving plants.
Feb 24, 202110:13
In conversation with Adam Frost
A pre covid discussion of all things gardening, with multi award winning garden designer Adam Frost.
Feb 09, 202138:55