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The Plant Pod is a fully focused Horticulture podcast with guests from all over the industry.

11/08/2026

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF HERBIE AND FRIENDS

From the brilliant minds of Paul Kimberley and Ross D**e.

Come and meet Herbie Hibiscus and all his wonderful friends in a brand new children's story series where plants, vegetables, herbs and flowers come to life!
Created for little readers aged 3–7, each adventure combines fun, friendship, gentle life lessons and a little horticultural magic.

BOOK 1 – Naughty Nick Nettle
At the Gardener's Retreat Café, Herbie and his friends enjoy a delicious meal, however Naughty Nick Nettle has a plan of his own! A funny story about sharing, friendship and learning to think about others.

BOOK 2 – Herbie and the Hidden Cave
Herbie, Sammy Sage and Mollie Mint go exploring and discover a mysterious cave. But when they run too far from Uncle Bertie Basil, they soon realise they don't know how to get home! Luckily, a new friend, Reilly Rhubarb, knows the way. A story about listening, staying safe and asking for help.

BOOK 3 – Jen Jasmine Wins the Right Way
It's time for the annual Farm Friends Fun Run! But while Jen Jasmine prepares sensibly and encourages everyone, Naughty Nick Nettle and Lou the Loopy Lupin decide to take a shortcut. A fun-filled story about honesty, healthy choices, taking part and helping your friends.

BOOK 4 – Battle of the Berries
Ross Raspberry, Bailey Blueberry and Leighanne Loganberry each make Farmer Ash their own special refreshing drink. But when Naughty Nick and Lou cause a little mischief, the three berries begin arguing about whose drink Farmer Ash likes best. Can they discover that working together is better than competing against each other?

BOOK 5– Naughty Nick Nettle Saves the Day
Nick, Herbie and Uncle Bertie travel to sunny Mexico to visit their friend Pablo Poinsettia. There they meet the lovely Jessica Jalapeño, but a prickly problem soon appears! When Carlos Cactus starts bullying Jessica, Naughty Nick discovers that his unusual talents can be used for good. A story about bravery, friendship, forgiveness and not judging someone by their reputation.

AND THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING...
The Herbie and Friends world is growing, with lots more characters, adventures and horticultural fun still to come!

Our aim is to create stories that children will laugh with, learn from and want to read again and again, while introducing them to the wonderful world of plants and gardening along the way.

Welcome to Herbie and Friends — where every plant has a story!

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON!

29/07/2026

What is The Bloom Network?

Its a brand new forum for Horticulturalists by Horticulturalists, to share knowledge and help educate each other. There will be monthly seminars and talks, a podcast and so much more.

Set up by the amazing Nikki Gardener and myself for anyone in the industry over 30. Network and share ideas.

There is a lot more to come!

https://theplantpod.co.uk/the-bloom-network

26/06/2026

Wow, so today I had a knock at the door and i have been nominated for the Make A Difference Awards for Get Children Growing. I have made the final for the environmental category. To say I'm over the moon is an understatement!

11/06/2026

How do you know if the Get Children Growing campaign makes a difference?

So today a brown envolope came through my door and what was inside absolutely made my day. A thank you book and thank you letters from a whole school. Ryhall C of E Academy.

This proves that Get Children Growing can make an impact and really make a difference to children's lives.

I didn't do it alone though so I cannot take all of the credit. Without our amazing sponsors British Garden Centres and Westland Horticulture , none of it would have been possible.

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29/05/2026

Thank you to our amazing sponsors.

FeatherSnap UK
St Peters Garden Centre
Smart Garden Products
Home & Roost
Fothergills UK

Without you this project would not work!
Get Children Growing presents The Little Garden Build Worcestershire.

Do you want to build a nature corner in your school/ nursery garden. Look no further, we provide you with everything that you need to do it. The best bit, it's completely FREE!

Apply Now - https://theplantpod.co.uk/get-children-growing

23/05/2026

Prep for The Little Garden Build is going well. Are you a nursery or primary school in the Worcestershire area? If so apply now - https://theplantpod.co.uk/get-children-growing

Thank you to our sponsors , , ,

20/05/2026

ANNOUNCING: The Little Garden Build Worcestershire.

We’re excited to launch The Little Garden Build as part of our Get Children Growing campaign!

Thanks to the incredible support of our sponsors - St Peters Garden Centre, Smart Garden Products, Fothergills UK, and Home & Roost

Nurseries and Primary Schools now have the chance to WIN everything they need to create their own little nature corner.

Bug hotels
Bird boxes
Pollinator-friendly plants
Gardening equipment

Together, we want to help children connect with nature, encourage wildlife, and create outdoor spaces that inspire learning and wellbeing.

If your school or nursery would love to transform part of your outdoor space, we’d love to hear from you!

Find out more and apply here:

https://theplantpod.co.uk/get-children-growing

14/05/2026

Something little is coming!

The Little Garden Build - for Nurseries & Primary Schools In The Worcestershire Area.

ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON

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09/05/2026

Lifted By Birds, The amazing garden created by some fabulous garden designers. But when the show gates close thats not the end. This garden will be lifted and used for a new garden at The James Hopkins Trust Hospice in Gloucestershire, as part of a therapeutic garden with the Greenfingers Charity.

Want to know more?

Listen to the two latest episodes of The Plant Pod, available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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