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The Compost and Conversation Show
Jonathan Sheppard
15 episodes
20 hours ago
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.
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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.
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Home & Garden
Leisure
Episodes (15/15)
The Compost and Conversation Show
In conversation about peat free with the RHS
An “in conversation” with Nikki Barker, Peat Free Transition Technical Coordinator, and Claire Thorpe. Peat Free Campaign Manager at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS). We covered everything from why peat use is an issue; issues people may face using peat; what the impact of peat free growing will have on RHS shows, how peat free growing will be enforced once shows adopt their 100% peat free rule; what sanctions against “peat cheats” there may be; why there should be some sustainbility ambassadors (I’d include some growers in that)… and much more.
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1 year ago
48 minutes 50 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
RHS Chelsea Flower show - description of our stand of cosmos bipinnatus
To hopefully make my display of cosmos more accessible to both those who may not be able to see it, or those who are t at the flower show I decided to record some audio in an attempt to describe what I’ve grown, what it looks like on the stand and why I’ve grown it the way I have,
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1 year ago
7 minutes 7 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show - description of all the educational boards on the Cosmos Bipinnatus display
This is an audio description of the educational boards that are an integral part of our display of Cosmos Bipinnatus at the RHS Chelsea Flower show. For further information contact jonathan@britishcosmos.com
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1 year ago
10 minutes 41 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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2 years ago
10 minutes 47 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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2 years ago
4 minutes 32 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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2 years ago
42 minutes 42 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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2 years ago
44 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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!
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2 years ago
25 minutes 17 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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2 years ago
40 minutes 29 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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2 years ago
27 minutes 21 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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3 years ago
1 minute 56 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.
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3 years ago
5 minutes 5 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
Green Growth Unlocked: How can the UK environmental sector contribute to economic growth?
Discussion hosted by Conservative Home in partnership with the HTA.
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3 years ago
1 hour 10 minutes 34 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.

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4 years ago
10 minutes 12 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
In conversation with Adam Frost

A pre covid discussion of all things gardening, with multi award winning garden designer Adam Frost.


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4 years ago
38 minutes 55 seconds

The Compost and Conversation Show
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.