In this episode I speak with Alan Down the former HTA president, Alan has over 50 years in the industry, we discuss his start in horticulture, peat free growing, and The HTA.The HTADown To EarthThe Plant Pod
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Reg Moule (Horticulture Expert)
In this episode, we chat to Reg Moule. Reg has over five decades of horticulture knowledge, and he is a beloved figure within our industry. We talk about Reg's career, peat free compost and Reg's pet hate in the industry. Reg works for Rowberrys Nursery in Kidderminster and the link to them is below. please go and support this local and independent nursery.RowberrysThe Plant PodLinkedInInstagram
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Laura McArthur (WCG - YPHA - RHS)
In this episode, I get to chat with Laura McArthur. Laura is a lecturer at Pershore College, she is on the RHS Bursaries Committee, and is a YPHA Industry Coordinator. On top of this she is also studying for the RHS MHORT. Laura is an inspiration to her students and anybody coming into the horticulture industry. Pershore CollegeYPHARHS Bursaries Instagram - LauraLinkedIn - LauraThe Plant PodInstagram - The Plant PodLinkedIn - Ross DykeFacebook - The Plant Pod
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Boyd Douglas-Davies (Greenfingers Charity Garden)
In this episode i speak to Boyd Douglas Davies about the Greenfingers Charity Garden and much more.https://www.greenfingerscharity.org.uk/
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RHS Malvern 2025 ( Josh Egan-Wyer, Rupert Keys, and Alan Titchmarsh CBE)
In this episode I visited RHS Malvern and got to speak with head of horticulture at WCG Pershore College Josh Egan-Wyer MCIHort. Pershore won the Best in Show for their school garden, which was produced by their supported learning students. They also won a Silver Gilt in the Floral Marquee. What an amazing achievement, by all!I also had the opportunity to speak with Rupert Keys, the founder and managing director of TASK Academy Ltd. we talk about student support and the importance of learning.I then had the opportunity to speak with a legend within our industry, Mr Alan Titchmarsh CBE. We spoke about school gardens, horticulture on the curriculum, and so much more.WCG - Pershore College www.theplantpod.co.uk https://www.taskacademy.co.uk/Alan Titchmarsh #theplantpod #wcg #horticulture #taskacademy #alantichmarsh #RHS #RHSMavernSpringShow2025