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The Underground

The Underground Pod

Exploring the future of garden care. The underground podcast is a place where the disparate worlds of horticulture and marketing collide. Kate Turner, the Gardener Guru and Phil Wright, co-founder of creative agency WrightObara, team up to discover the trailblazers and innovators shaping the future of garden care in the UK. With content that’s as relevant to start-ups as it would be to established players, we look to cover the hottest topics and trends you need to know. From plants to products,

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00:44:10

Glee Special: Genius at Work - The Glee Talent Store

The Underground ·

2024/09/02

In this episode we catch up with the Talent Store finalists: Annie Gundry, Catrin Elin Jones, Steve Chase and Lucia Hopcraft. The Glee Talent Store, run in conjunction with The Garden Centre Association, is a fantastic competition that inspires new people working in garden retail to create stunning, clever and commercial retail displays. The programme involves masterclasses and mentoring from some of the biggest names in the industry. Glee Talent

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00:44:24

Glee Special: New Product Awards with Trevor Pfeiffer

The Underground ·

2024/08/27

Trevor Pfeiffer is a busy man, among his roles he's the Editor and Director of Garden Trade News and works with the team at Glee to put on the New Product Awards at Glee. We caught up with Trevor to find out more about his background and learn more about what makes the New Product Awards so special. This year you will be able to watch all of the companies who are pitching their products and answering questions from the judging panels - if you get the chance, make time to pop along.Glee New

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00:49:58

Glee Special: Aiming High with Paul North

The Underground ·

2024/08/20

Paul North is the Managing Director of AMES; this week, in the second of our special Glee focussed episodes, he sits down with Phil and Kate to discuss the company's plans for the show this year. AMES are an ambitious player in the garden sector, brimming with confidence in their brands and extensive product line ups.AMES: https://ames-uk.com Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts

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00:39:05

Glee Special: Glee Survival Tips

The Underground ·

2024/08/13

The Underground is proud to be the official podcast partner of Glee 2024. This, the first of our special Glee focussed episodes, has been many months in the making. We've been busy asking all our guests for their best Glee survival tips. You'll discover some great advice from people who really know how to make the most from a visit to the show.Want to earn a place as a guest on the show? You can find all the details here: Glee Teams Up with The Underground for Exclusive Gardening Podcasts

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00:39:37

Evolving with External Influences - Will Scott

The Underground ·

2024/07/30

Will Scott is a team leader for Heart of Eden, who produce a range of peat-free composts and barks in the Eden Valley, Cumbria. We discuss the uniqueness of the garden sector and how the industry needs to adapt to entrenched attitudes, climate change and the political landscape. We also chat about more positive things too!Heart of Eden: https://heartofeden.co.uk AHS: https://www.ahs-ltd.co.uk Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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00:45:22

A Path to Life-long Learning - Debi Holland

The Underground ·

2024/07/22

From filmmaker to scuba diving instructor, graphic designer to athletics webmaster, Debi Holland has taken a unique path to where she finds herself now: a gardener, garden writer, photographer and content creator. In this episode we discuss Debi's passion for learning and desire to share her wealth of knowledge with a flourishing community of gardeners.Debi Holland: https://www.debihollandgardening.com Garden News magazine: https://www.gardennewsmagazine.co.uk Discover more about our

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00:51:44

The Science Behind Marketing - Jane Lawler

The Underground ·

2024/07/15

Our guest this week started her horticultural career literally as a scientist in the fields. From there she moved into the world of horticultural marketing, but never lost her scientific roots. We discuss Jane's analytical approach to marketing along with her role at the HTA as well as the numerous other industry activities she gets involved in - she's a busy lady!Lawler Associates: www.lawlerassociates.co.uk HTA: https://hta.org.uk YPHA: https://www.ypha.org.uk Greenfingers

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00:41:22

Stories that Resonate - Kimberley Hornby-George

The Underground ·

2024/07/09

Kimberley Hornby-George is the founder of Hornby George PR an agency specialising in the garden, home, leisure, and lifestyle sectors. We discuss the role of PR and how it integrates into a company's marketing strategy. We talk about how to get the most from your PR efforts and also take a look at the future of PR.Hornby George PR: https://hornbygeorgepr.com Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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00:45:55

Gardening for Wellbeing - Ellen Mary Webster

The Underground ·

2024/07/02

Author, broadcaster and nature therapist, Ellen Mary joins us this week, In a wide-ranging conversation, Ellen Mary shares her thoughts on how gardening and being in touch with nature provides immense benefits for physical and mental health. We discuss forest bathing, veganic gardening and agree that she to join us as a special guest host on the podcast providing we can secure a special guest!Find out more about Ellen

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00:49:22

Now That's Call The Underground Volume 1

The Underground ·

2024/06/25

This week we're reflecting on what an amazing start we've had to our podcast journey. We're so grateful to all our wonderful guests, for their generosity in time, insight and good humour. Here's a selection of some of our favourite bits to give you a flavour of what The Underground is all about.Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com Thank you to all our featured guests: Fran Barnes, HTA Toby Thomas, RocketGro Jane

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00:24:25

Gardeners World Live 2024

The Underground ·

2024/06/19

This week we were fortunate enough to have been invited along to the press preview of Gardeners World Live at the NEC. We took in the show gardens and spoke to the designers as well as some journalists, horticulturalists and influencers also enjoying the show. https://www.bbcgardenersworldlive.com Thanks to all those who we managed to talk to including, Kevin Smith, Ade Sellers, Jayne Hickling, Jonny Hincks, Sarah Sanderson and Adam Frost. Head over to our socials to find out more about each of our

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00:45:33

For Peat's Sake - Sally Nex, Peat-free Partnership

The Underground ·

2024/06/11

Sally Nex is a horticulturalist, journalist and environmental campaigner with the Peat-free Partnership, we caught up with her to learn more about the mission of this organisation. Despite the widely recognised environmental damage caused by the use of peat in horticulture, the trade in peat is still ongoing. The Peat-Free Partnership brings together the RHS, the Wildlife Trusts, the RSPB, the National Trust, Garden Organic, Plantlife and many others forming a broad coalition to persuade the

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00:44:53

I Fought the Lawn - Guy Jenkins, DLF Seeds

The Underground ·

2024/06/04

A good lawn is a staple for most gardens, but have you ever considered the R&D that goes into creating the latest generation of lawn seed? Guy Jenkins has been working with DLF seeds, the company behind Johnsons lawn seed, for 28 years, so he knows a thing or two about what goes into the perfect lawn. DLF supply grass seeds for a host of prestigious sports pitches, and it's this know-how that's distilled into their consumer products.Johnsons Lawn Seed: http://johnsonslawnseed.com DLF

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00:48:10

Understanding Responsible Sourcing - Steve Harper,...

The Underground ·

2024/05/28

The Responsible Sourcing Scheme has been developed to assess the impact of each raw material ingredient that goes into a bag of Peat Free compost. We caught up with Steve Harper, the chairman of the RSS and also CEO of Southern Trident, to understand the scope of the RSS, how it works, and what difference it will make to retailers and consumers. We also discuss the environmental impact of one of the more contentious ingredients too.Responsible Sourcing

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00:37:55

The Magic of Television - Scott Smith, Head Gardener,...

The Underground ·

2024/05/21

Scott Smith is a trained horticulturist and has been consistently recognised by HortWeek as one of the nation's Top Head Gardeners since 2022. Until recently Scott was the Head Gardener and presenter on Beechgrove Garden for the BBC. He's also an advocate for mental health awareness within the industry.Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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00:47:49

Searching for Peat Alternatives - Elaine Gotts, R&D...

The Underground ·

2024/05/14

Elaine Gotts has been researching alternative growing-media ingredients for over 20 years. To say that she's an expert in the subject would be an understatement. That's why we were intrigued to discover more about the science behind the latest generation of peat-free composts. Levington Research Station: https://www.lovethegarden.com/uk-en/article/evergreen-research-station-where-miracles-are-born Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.ukPhil

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00:48:30

Endless Opportunities - Boyd Douglas-Davies, The Boyd...

The Underground ·

2024/05/07

Boyd Douglas-Davies needs little introduction, previously the CEO of Hillview Garden Centres, a Director at British Garden Centres and a past President of the HTA, he now runs his own consulting business The Boyd Partnership, while also being an Ambassador for the YPHA and Greenfingers Charity. We caught up with Boyd to discuss the challenges and opportunities for Garden Centres and so much more! The Boyd Partnership: http://theboydpartnership.co.uk YPHA: http://ypha.org.uk/ Greenfingers

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00:46:50

Championing UK Horticulture - Fran Barnes, CEO, HTA

The Underground ·

2024/04/30

On this week's episode we sit down with Fran Barnes, the CEO of the HTA to discuss the role and importance of the association. We discuss challenges, opportunities and the government's attitude towards the horticultural industry.HTA: https://hta.org.uk Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: www.gardenerguru.co.uk Phil Wright: www.wrightobara.com

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00:45:46

Operating Success - Alan Roper, Managing Director,...

The Underground ·

2024/04/23

Alan Roper is a renowned charismatic leader within the garden centre sector. This week he joins us to share his thoughts on building a successful business, the challenges faced and opportunities available. He tells us about the factors that he believes are destroying viable garden centre businesses and his vision for the future of the industry. Unfortunately the audio quality in this episode isn't up to our usual standard, however we believe the quality of discussion more than makes up for a

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00:42:32

Horticulture's Bright Future - Megan Warren-Davis, YPHA

The Underground ·

2024/04/16

Megan is the social media manager for the YPHA (Young People in Horticulture Association), she's a digital marketing assistant for a commercial grower as well as running her own business Forest Interior as a freelance-content producer. In short she's a person in demand. And having spoken with her, it's easy to see why. Megan's innate passion and inquisitiveness for plants (especially house plants) is incredibly inspiring.Megan

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