Glee Special - Alan Down - HTA & Terri Jones - Joy of Plants

In this final episode of The Underground at Glee 2024 interview series, we welcome Alan Down, former President of the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), and Terri Jones, co-founder of Joy of Plants. Down shares stories from his long career, his commitment to peat-free growing, and his efforts to highlight horticulture’s role in environmental solutions. Jones, with a background in technology, explains how she combines her passion for plants with digital tools, creating plant guides and services that cater to both garden centres and novice gardeners.The episode covers the potential for innovation in horticulture, the importance of nurturing new gardeners, and the industry’s shift towards digital transformation. Both guests explore how horticulture can adapt to meet consumer needs while remaining rooted in sustainability and tradition. HTA: https://hta.org.uk/ Joy of Plants: https://joyofplants.com/ Discover more about our hosts: Kate Turner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.gardenerguru.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Phil Wright: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wrightobara.com