In this episode of the HortWeek podcast, HortWeek editor Matt Appleby interviews horticulturist, garden writer, organic gardening advocate and the new president of the Hardy Plant Society, Val Bourne. They discuss Val's journey in horticulture, her dedication to organic gardening, and the challenges facing plant societies today. Val shares her experiences and insights on the importance of preserving plant diversity and supporting local nurseries and the challenges around going peat-free.Skip to...00:01:27 Val's role in the hardy plant society00:02:11 The importance of plant diversity00:03:57 Challenges facing nurseries00:10:59 Val's journey into horticulture00:14:17 The significance of organic gardening00:20:57 Promoting plant societies00:25:42 Val's future plansPodcast presenter: Matthew ApplebyPodcast producer: Christina TaylorMake sure you never miss a HortWeek podcast! Subscribe to or Follow HortWeek podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast platform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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