Missing Collector Garden Part 2

March 24, 2026 · 24 min · Season 4 · Episode 4

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of plant conservation and the role of Plant Heritage at the RHS Chelsea flower show.

We're following the charity Plant Heritage as they take their first show garden to the RHS Chelsea flower show. This charity was formed almost 50 years ago and for those of us who are plant lovers, it is as important today, if not more important, than when it started. Plants go in and out of fashion, but how do we ensure that those garden plants that we love will still be available for future generations to enjoy? Well you could be part of the solution... Can I dig into more plant stories? YES! You can check out the website where there are lots of photographs of plants and how to grow instructions. Our Plant Stories website You can also follow the weekly blog where you will get the behind the scenes lowdown on making the podcast and you could also contribute - readers have suggested gardens to visit, plants to feature, experts to contact. Our Plant Stories blog And you can follow more plants over on my Instagram account Instagram Every month I will make a plant story but stories often lead to more stories and I end up publishing Offshoot episodes. So if you 'Follow' the podcast on your podcast app you will never miss an episode. It also makes a real difference if you can spare…

People in this episode

Host: Sally Flatman

Topics covered

plant conservation
garden shows
RHS Chelsea
plant heritage
charity

Keywords

plant lovers
garden plants
future generations
plant stories
growing instructions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Plant Heritage

Places: RHS Chelsea flower show