For this episode I had a chat with yoga teacher Madeline. We talked about how yoga connects us with the natural world and we also talked about the healing benefits of crystals, how we can combine them with plants and our general thought on the 'wellness' phenomenon. Madeline currently teaches Yoga classes at MOO and BOOM in Whitchurch, Shropshire. You can also find Madeline on Instagram @life_as_yogi_soul and on facebook as Yogi Soul - Yoga and Meditation for all. 

I was thrilled to have a chat with Kate as I really admire her designs and enthusiasm. It's not every day I get to chat to a very talented garden designer, I felt like we could have chatted for longer and afterwards I thought of lots of questions I wish I had asked! Doh! Enjoy the chat and I strongly encourage you to look up the beautiful spaces Kate has designed. Kate can be found on Instagram @katesgardendesign and her website is https://kmgardendesign.uk/.

In this episode Lauren and I chat about why immersing ourselves in nature is good for our mental and physical wellbeing. Lauren is a wellbeing psychologist, coach and therapist. You can find Lauren on Instagram @laurenwildwellbeing and at www.laurenwildwellbeing.co.uk.

In this episode, Michael talks about his journey into flower farming. We also discuss flowers suitable for the cutting garden. You can follow Michael on Instagram @ravenshillflowerfarm.

Ultramarine Flowers is a florist based in Margate, Kent. Gemma combines seasonal, often locally grown flowers with a contemporary style which I adore! The Mexican florist Gemma mentions is - https://www.lamusadelasflores.com/ The book Gemma refers to is  - https://www.flowersfromthefarm.co.uk/blog/the-british-flowers-book You can find Ultramarine Flowers on Instagram at @ultramarineflowers or at www.ultramarineflowers.com.

In this episide Daisy and I talk about the joy of gardening, allotmenting and why it's good to share the joy and encourage others to grow. You can follow Daisy's growing journey on Instagram @gardentogarnish.

In this episode I chatted with Lili, a horticulture apprentice and RHS student. Lili's instagram page is @liligardens.

This week I had a chat with Rebecca Sophia Miller. Rebecca's interest in horticulture has developed recently and she is currently studying the RHS course in the Principles of Horticulture. In this episode we talked about making a career change from a retail into horticulture, being eco conscious when it comes to plants and flowers and Rebecca's future plans for an organic cut flower farm. You can follow Rebecca on Instagram at @learning_gardener. 

This week I had a chat with Lisa from Botanique (based in the wonderful Shrewsbury Market Hall). Botanique stocks a gorgeous range of house plants, flowers and plant accessories for your home. Lisa talks about how she came to work with plants, and provides some brilliant house plant care tips. Instagram: @botanique_shrewsbury