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Ep38: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Owen Hayman

Ep38: A Good Ol' Chit-Chat With... Owen Hayman

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Owen Hayman - Horticulture Innovation Manager, Certified Surveyor of Japanese Knotweed, Open Water Swimmer, UK Nursery Aficionado, Ribena lover - joins us for this week’s episode of Chit-Chats. We learn about Wisley diplomas, the global rock stars of planting design - Nigel Dunnett and James Hitchmough, the invasive potential of plants, poo-powered ponies, how free-range chickens are threatening our wildflowers, how to swim in cold open water for longer, and which ornamental is the totally fabulous moody barbie of the plant world.


Some mentions from Owen, links can be found here: https://notjustagarden.co.uk/gardens/


  • Jimi Blake
  • Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation
  • RHS Wisley
  • Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh
  • Lee Bestall
  • Green Roof Centre
  • Manor Fields Park
  • Plant Life
  • Dishoom Black Bean Dahl
  • Pan Global Plants
  • Great Dixter Nursery
  • Hooton’s Walled Nursery
  • Dove Cottage Nursery
  • Desert to Jungle
  • Lime Cross Nursery
  • Cliff Bank Nursery
  • Arvensis Perennials


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