PlantNetwork Interviews
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PlantNetwork InterviewsDec 22, 2020
47. You've been here how long? An interview with Rupert Wilson and Don Murray
Two of our treasured, long-standing Trustees are leaving the Board this year. With a total of 22 years of service between them, Don and Rupert reflect on what they have done for PlantNetwork and how it has enhanced their careers.
Recommended listening for anyone who is thinking of being a trustee for a charity, or who is interested in PlantNetwork as an organisation.
46. Help with developing your career: an interview with Adrian Thorne of the Professional Gardeners' Trust
The second in our series looking at bursaries for horticulturists. We talk to Adrian Thorne, Awards Manager of the Professional Gardeners' Trust. We discuss what the Trust fund, who they are, what makes a good application and how an award can transform your career.
Learn more about the PGT at their website
45. Guest podcast: The magic of the Merlin Trust with Rebecca Slack
Rebecca interviews Sally Pettit, the Chair of the Merlin Trust, new Trustee, Lee Hales and Merlins: Michelle Woodall, Tracy Fahy and Rosie Trehan. For more information visit the https://merlin-trust.org.uk/https://merlin-trust.org.uk/ website.
44. Mustering cattle with productivity tips - an interview with Emma Mulcahy
We meet Emma Mulcahy, our new(ish) Administrator. We find out what she did before she boarded the good ship PlantNetwork and a little about what she is passionate about.
43. Flowers of the forest - An interview with Amelia Crawford
Amelia Crawford is the botanical artist behind Sylvestris Botanics. We find out more about Amelia's art, her inspirations and her wider career in conservation. Her career is almost completely unclassifiable, and her work very beautiful. You really need to visit her website!
42. Castle to garden design via fashion. Award-winning, environmentally focused garden designer, Kristin Clode
Kristina Clode is an award-winning garden designer who specialises in naturalistic planting and sustainable designs that consider, among many other things, the carbon footprint of materials and construction. Kristina has won The Society of Garden Designers 'Design for Environment Award' for the last two years. See more examples of Kristina's work at her website: www.kristinaclodegardendesign.co.uk
41: Eagles, Apostles and Arts and Crafts - revisiting Sam Hickmott.
We catch up with Sam Hickmott in our first ever follow-up interview! Sam is Head Gardener at the National Trust's Lytes Cary Manor and Tintinhull Garden. You can contact Sam with your questions by email or through instagram: samuelfinchhorticulture.
40: Spider plants, pelargoniums and an absence of chemistry - Mercy Morris
Mercy Morris, Administrator with PlantNetwork, tells us about her horticultural career to date. She discusses her National Plant Collection, regrets the ubiquity of her favourite tool and rejoices in the possibilities available in the sector. The sound quality isn't brilliant (we recorded in very noisy cafe) but Mercy is wonderful to listen to!
39: From horticulture to conservation - Joe Clements from the Lowther Estate
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
38: 70,000 plants, over 32,000 profiles and Plant Finder - Rupert Wilson from the RHS
Rupert Wilson, Principal Data Manager with the RHS, tells us about the extensive plant information held by the RHS, the annual publication of Plant Finder and the importance of people in plant records. Can you guess what Rupert's book choice will be?!
We are continuing to explore different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
37: A love of woody plants and the importance of horticultural training - Misako Kasahara of Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
36: Organic gardens, eighteenth century landscapes, and native orchids: an interview with Nick Fraser of the National Trust.
35: Wonderful weeds and virtual ethnobotanical gardens - Yoke van der Meer, freelance horticulturist and plant blogger
34: From Young Hort of the Year finalist to regional organiser - Cal Stewart of RHS Garden Harlow Carr
33. The Tangled Bank with Beccy Middleton - Sustainability Special
32: Growing bamboos for pandas - Jess Brown of Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, Edinburgh Zoo
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
31: Den building, tomato growing, and sustainable gardens - Doug Stewart
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens and the different careers pursued by horticulturists in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
30: Growing clematis, climbers and young horticulturists - Mollie Higginson of New Leaf Plants
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
29: Exotics in Scotland, exploration in Vietnam - Richard Baines of Logan Botanic Garden
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
28: The perks of being a trainee - Frances Porter as a Professional Gardeners’ Guild Trainee
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
27: Young hort filling big shoes - Sam Hickmott of the National Trust
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Piers Horry, National Trust Garden and Outdoor Manager.
26: Being a plant person in the animal kingdom - Phil Esseen of Chester Zoo
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more.
25: Network to broaden your expertise - Philip Turvil of the Field Studies Council
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more. This episode is hosted by Rebecca Slack, PlantNetwork Coordinator.
24: Plants, people and photography - Lettie Irving of RHS Garden Wisley
We are exploring different ways to work in horticulture. Get to know the people behind the gardens in this series from PlantNetwork – An interview with.... Visit plantnetwork.org to learn more.
23: Interview with Kate Hughes of Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
22. Interview with Piers Horry of the National Trust
21. Special episode: Biostimulants with Julian Ives and Neil Procter
This podcast episode carries on the discussion from the webinar and we learn more about the potential of biostimulants for improving plant health and resilience to pests and diseases with Julian Ives from Dragonfli and Neil Procter from Koppert Biological Systems.