Ep38: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Owen Hayman

Owen Hayman - Horticulture Innovation Manager, Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed, Open Water Swimmer, UK Nursery Aficionado, Ribena lover - joins us for this week’s episode of Chit-Chats. We learn about Wisley diplomas, the global rock stars of planting design - Nigel Dunnett and James Hitchmough, the invasive potential of plants, poo-powered ponies, how free-range chickens are threatening our wildflowers, how to swim in cold open water for longer, and which ornamental is the totally fabulous moody barbie of the plant world.Some mentions from Owen, links can be found here: https://notjustagarden.co.uk/gardens/Jimi BlakeLeverhulme Centre for Climate Change MitigationRHS WisleyRoyal Botanic Garden of EdinburghLee BestallGreen Roof CentreManor Fields ParkPlant LifeDishoom Black Bean DahlPan Global PlantsGreat Dixter NurseryHooton’s Walled NurseryDove Cottage NurseryDesert to JungleLime Cross NurseryCliff Bank NurseryArvensis PerennialsMore Not Just a GardenPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NotJustaGarden/homeWebsite: https://notjustagarden.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notjusta_garden/A companion podcast for Gardeners’ World viewers, featuring weekly recaps and Chit-Chats with guests & presenters from the programmeJoin the community for episode plant lists, discounts, recommendations, blogs, links, photos, & more by subscribing at https://notjustagarden.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.