The Plant Based Podcast S9 E02 - Botanical illustrations and giant water lilies at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew with botanical artist Lucy Smith

In this episode at Kew Gardens, @ellenmarygardening and @mrplantgeek meet Lucy Smith who not only teaches and illustrates botanical art but also played a crucial role in the identification of a new giant waterlily - the Victoria boliviana. Find out just how much dedication and patience it took to see the flower at just the right moment and even get some tips of how you can start illustrating as well. After the interview, its the horticultural news round up including paludiculture, clogs and artificial lawn.  Sponsor of series 9 is @lavaliteuk - a range of products that offer the horticultural world ecological solutions, including moisture management, frost protection, pest control and soil conditioning. Find them at: www.lava-lite.co.uk   The Plant Based Podcast:  www.theplantbasedpodcast.net   Instagram Twitter Facebook