Episodes
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Hort-Talk Epsiode 16- Northern Ireland Plant Health Label Scheme
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 16! In this insightful episode, we're diving into the intricacies of the Northern Ireland Plant Health Label Scheme (NIPHL), which just debuted on October 1st, 2023. Join our host and horticultural experts for a deep dive into how NIPHL is transforming the landscape of trade with Northern Ireland.
Our panel of experts includes:
Sally Cullimore from HTA, Malcolm Catlin from Greeenplus, Stuart Tickner from Provender Nurseries, and Gavin Roberts from Trade Flow Customs.
Together, they unpack the implications of NIPHL on businesses, big and small, and explore how it directly affects the end consumer. If you're curious about the evolving world of horticultural regulations and border control, this episode is a must-listen.
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 15- house Plants
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Join us in this exciting episode as we welcome special guests Jonathan Miller from Hortihouse, Alex and Mike Opperman from Opperman Plants, and Tijana Blanusa from RHS and Reading University. Together, we dive deep into the thriving world of house plants and explore their pivotal role in the horticulture industry and the hearts of consumers.
Discover the secrets behind the house plant craze and learn why these leafy companions have become more than just decorations – they're a green revolution! Tune in for an insightful conversation that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of house plants in shaping our industry and enriching our lives.
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Hort Talk LIVE- Episode 14- An Education in Apprenticeships
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
In our first ever LIVE recording of Hort Talk at National Plant Show 2023 we have a panel of guests to discuss the importance of apprenticeship within Horticulture.
We were joined by: Senior Technical Training consultant Adam Blunt, Head of Horticulture at Pershore College Josh Egan-Wyer, Assessor in Horticulture at Lackham college Victoria Fiander, and WCG’s Sarah Ashmore.
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 13- The Complexities of peat!
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 13- The Complexities of peat!
We are joined by four special guests: Mike Burks- Managing Director of The Gardens Group, Natalie Porter- Sales Director at Happy Plants Ltd, Ben Malin- Managing Director of E J Godwins and David Lydiat- Public Affairs & Policy Manager at The HTA.
In this episode we discuss the complicated history of peat, the reasons for the proposed bans of peat in amateur and professional environmental horticulture, and why as an industry, we need time and support to make this a sustainable and positive change throughout the whole supply chain.
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 12- Women in Horticulture
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
Wednesday Mar 08, 2023
with Pippa Greenwood- Horticultural Trades Association, Melanie Asker -Greenwood Plants and Emma Birkbeck- Fargro.
In this episode our guests discuss and celebrate Women within the Horticultural industry as well as looking at what makes our industry ethos so unique.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 11- Apprenticeships
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Hort-Talk Episode 11- ‘Apprenticeships’
with Ros Burnley- Horticultural Apprenticeship Consultant, Geoff Caesar- Business Development director at Allensmore Nurseries Ltd and Millie & Mel- Crop Technician Apprentices at Allensmore Nurseries.
In this episode our guests discuss Horticultural Apprenticeships, their benefit, some of the hurdles our industry faces, and the impact apprenticeships can have.
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Hort-Talk Episode 10- The Cost of Doing Business
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
Wednesday Nov 09, 2022
with Mark Boyce from Great Annual Savings, Guy Topping from Barton Grange, and Jennifer Pheasey director of Public Affairs at the HTA.
In this episode our guests discuss; What does the crisis mean for our members and how the decisions we make in difficult times can have a positive impact in the future.
Friday May 27, 2022
Hort-Talk Episode 9-The Power of Visual Merchandising
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
with Sarah Manning, Celia Leeson-Cox & Madi Bayfield
In this episode our guest discuss why Visual Merchandising is such an important commercial business tool, effective ways to use VM and how their influences of these techniques have been impactful to the business.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Hort-Talk Episode 8- Careers in Horticulture
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
In this episode we are joined by Chris Lowe from David Austin Roses, Sarah Want from More People Recruitment and Adam Couzens from Lowaters Nursery where we discuss the motivation behind their successful careers in horticulture and some of the difficulties we face as an industry with recruitment and retention.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Hort-Talk Episode 7: Social Media
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
with Julie Hall & Bryony Taylor-Edwards
In this Episode our guests talk about the impact Social Media has on a business, what a good Social Media Strategy should include and the connection getting it right can create between business and customer.