Best Heligan Podcasts (2025)

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'Navigating uncertainty and opportunity in 2025' with Andrea Delay 21:22

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7d ago21:22

21:22

In this special episode, we reflect on a year of candid conversations. Drawing on insights from Barclays Business Prosperity Index*, our host, Andrea Delay, delves into the challenges and opportunities facing businesses across the UK, from economic uncertainty to digital transformation. Hear directly from leaders as they discuss navigating long-ter…

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BONUS CONTENT – The Great Scone Debate – How do you eat yours? 0:33

21d ago0:33

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Is it jam then cream, or cream then jam? That’s the question on our lips as we ask David Harland, CEO of The Lost Gardens of Heligon to tell us his view on The Great Debate. Although this episode is set in tranquil gardens, the passionate debate rolls on, who do you side with, Cornwall or Devon? Don’t miss out, like, subscribe and listen now to the…

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‘A blossoming business’ with The Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall 26:17

1M ago26:17

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In a special episode of ‘In the frame’, we pulled on our hiking boots and trekked over to The Lost Gardens of Heligan – one of the most mysterious estates in the UK. David Harland, CEO, gave us a tour around Heligan, discussing its history, cultural impact, and the challenges facing tourist attractions. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business lead…

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‘A driving ambition for expansion’ with Deansbrook Garage Ltd in Hemel Hempstead 27:20

2M ago27:20

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In this episode of ‘In the frame’, we jumped in the car, strapped on our seatbelts, put the keys in the ignition, and motored over to Hemel Hempstead. Muresh, director of Deansbrook Garage Ltd, is a self-motivated entrepreneur with plenty of fuel in the tank. He’s built a network of garages, not only providing motor services – but giving communitie…

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Bonus! '3 Top Tips' with Ning Cheah of The Beauty Crop 0:58

3M ago0:58

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Introducing our new bonus feature, where we ask our guests for 3 top tips for business success. Kicking off, we have Ning Cheah, innovative founder of The Beauty Crop, sharing her 3 top tips for leveraging social media to scale-up a thriving retail brand. Don’t miss out – follow us now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to catch monthly, candid intervie…

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‘A formula for success’ with The Beauty Crop in London 30:30

3M ago30:30

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We applied some lippie, refreshed our mascara, and made our way to Chiswick for a chat with Ning Cheah, founder of The Beauty Crop. This innovative cosmetics brand combines skincare and makeup, drawing inspiration from healthy living and crafting products using natural ingredients. Ning shared insights into her formula for brand evolution, includin…

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‘It’s child’s play’ with ESP Play in Burnley 37:35

4M ago37:35

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We swung by the offices of ESP Play, and climbed into conversation with Andrew Wood, Managing Director. Based in Burnley, ESP Play are an end-to-end playground designer and manufacturer, supplying equipment to schools, housing developers, and the leisure industry. We discussed the organisational culture of ESP Play, digital innovation in the playgr…

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‘Cream of the crop’ with SJ Bargh Group Ltd in Lancaster 32:06

5M ago32:06

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We hopped on our milk float and headed up the M6 to Lancaster, where we chewed the cud with Mark Hestford, Group Financial Director, and Michael Sidley, Group Managing Director. SJ Bargh have a long-established history in specialised logistics within the agricultural sector, transporting raw milk from farm to processor. This year marks their 90th a…

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‘Achieving advantage’ with the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) at Wimbledon 43:07

6M ago43:07

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In a special edition episode of ‘In the frame’, we speak to Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial Director, and Ulrika Högberg, Head of Community Strategy, at the AELTC – direct from the Championship Grounds. At Wimbledon, it's not just two weeks of tennis – it's all year round planning, precision, and partnerships. With a responsibility to prese…

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‘Science of success’ with Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services in Stirling 26:07

7M ago26:07

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On this episode, we pull on our lab coats for a chat with Colin MacKay, CEO and Founder of Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services. Symbiosis is a specialist manufacturer of biopharmaceuticals for clients worldwide with an expertise that's globally recognised. We speak to Colin about the relentless incremental growth of Symbiosis, future expansion ambiti…

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‘The long game’ with Isle of Arran Distillers in Stirling 26:42

9M ago26:42

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Producing premium single malt Scotch whisky requires significant upfront investment, with products maturing for years before sale. So, what strategies do distillers employ to keep their cash flow off the rocks whilst laying down a legacy for the future? Pour yourself a wee dram and listen in as Euan Mitchell, Managing Director, shares the rich hist…

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'Winning the decade' with Prevented Ocean Plastic in Richmond 29:18

10M ago29:18

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Join us as we dive headlong into discussion with Raffi Schieir, Director of supply chain business Bantam Materials UK Ltd and founder of Prevented Ocean Plastic (POP). With multiple sustainability-related awards and nominations under the belt, the POP brand is making a splash for both the business and their clients alike. Raffi shares how his goal …

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‘Structuring for growth’ with Midlands Care in Leicester 32:09

11M ago32:09

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Joining as a hands-on manager in his family’s multi-generational business, Shyam Raja, Managing Director of Midlands Care has since implemented back office structures - freeing his time to focus on the growth of the business. Sharing the success of recent acquisitions, Shyam describes how the business has stood resilient through hardship, integrati…

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'Innovation with bite' with Swift Dental in Bolton 26:31

1y ago26:31

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Celebrating Swift Dental's 40th anniversary, Roy McGillivray, CEO and co-founder, shares the growth story of the business. From its inception in a garden shed, Swift Dental has developed to become the UK’s largest full service dental lab, bridging the gap in skill shortages by leveraging digital technology to streamline workflows and attract a new …

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‘Mind your business’ with SAMH in Glasgow 38:32

1y ago38:32

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Founded in 1923 by pioneering psychiatrist Dr Kate Fraser, SAMH is a mental health charity built on change-making foundations. Adapting to meet rising service demands across Scotland's local communities, Billy Watson, Chief Executive, joins us on this episode to discuss the charity's new audience-focused strategy and objectives. Having just reached…

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‘Powering change’ with OE Electrics in Wakefield 41:16

1+ y ago41:16

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Starting out as a distributor in the office furniture space, OE Electrics have evolved - through investment, acquisition and ambition - to become a manufacturer that’s reshaping how we think about power and charging solutions. From lecture halls to airport lounges and beyond, their goal is to enable people to charge their devices wherever they can …

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‘Leading from the front’ with R Collard Group in Hook 29:42

1+ y ago29:42

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From humble beginnings as a mechanic on his family’s pig farm, Robert Collard started out with nothing more than a set of spanners to his name. Utilising his mechanical know-how, combined with a focused, disciplined mindset honed through his racing career, he has built his business to become one of the leading demolition contractors in the UK and l…

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‘Designed for success’ with Tailored Image in Belfast 38:27

1+ y ago38:27

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With a decline in Northern Ireland’s textile and garment industry, Celia & Bernard Birt had a decision to make – move overseas to follow the opportunities or create their own at home. More than 25 years later, they are managing their own successful business specialising in corporate uniform design across a number of diverse industries. So, pin back…

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‘Adventure Island chronicles’ with Stockvale Group in Southend-on-Sea 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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Get ready for an adrenaline-packed ride into the world of Philip Miller MBE – owner and CEO of the Stockvale Group. With a number of diverse, but linked, businesses - including the iconic Adventure Island theme park, bars & restaurants, a ‘zooquarium’, Radio Essex, and a property development portfolio - he shares his thoughts and experiences on the…

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‘Doing it the Ripley way’ with Little Ripley Day Nurseries in North Birmingham 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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In 1987, when district nurse, Ruth Appleby, was looking toplace her children into childcare, she saw an opportunity in her local area. 36 years later, her business operates 16 nurseries, each with a good or outstanding rating from Ofsted. As well as working with a number of family members, she maintains a very loyal workforce and even employs staff…

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‘Transforming the past for the future’ with Tudor Hotels Collection in Bodmin 39:35

2y ago39:35

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What happens when a passion for history and storytelling collides with the hospitality & leisure industry? Rob Cox, CEO, talks to us about the development of the heritage sites in their collection, including the trials and rewards of transforming an 18th century derelict prison into a luxury hotel and visitor attraction. The ethos of this business …

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‘Setting the right tone’ with The Glasshouse International Centre for Music in Gateshead 29:08

2y ago29:08

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This cultural music venue based in the north east of England is run as a charity for music lovers of all sorts, but it can’t rely on tickets sales alone. It needs to provide a diversified offering and evolve to remain relevant to audiences young and old. Sara Vening, Director of Finance and People at The Glasshouse ICM talks to us about the busines…

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Resilient Nature 24:47

2y ago24:47

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Heligan’s Head of Gardens and Estate, Alasdair Moor, is joined by our Seed Guardian, Katie Kingett, to delve into the wonderful world of seeds. Alasdair also discusses the stubborn nature of our Rhododendrons and elaborates on how our historic Flower Garden wall has become an integral part of the garden’s ecosystem with Head Gardener, Nicola Bradle…

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‘Navigating change’ with Mala Engineering Limited in London 28:07

2y ago28:07

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From economic recessions, wars and a global pandemic, to developing technology, sustainability and diversity opportunities, there are multiple challenges and changes in the wider world that businesses need to navigate. We speak to Lee Spong, Financial Director of Mala Engineering, about her experiences – not just about how Mala is evolving for the …

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Winter Crafting - Lodges, dams and Lost Apples 27:15

2y ago27:15

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Heligan’s Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is joined by Toby Davies for an update from the beaver enclosure, and discusses the fine art of Cider with Martin Renwick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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‘Building a team for growth’ with Lake Chemicals & Minerals Limited in Redditch 41:16

2y ago41:16

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When you’re growing a company, you need the right team around you. But how do you evolve and build that team to keep pace with the company’s progression? What strategies can you put in place to ensure the team moves forward with a shared mindset that allows the business to flourish? On this episode, Steven Cartlidge, Managing Director, talks to us …

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‘Diversifying the risk’ with Wemyss Development Company in Edinburgh 30:29

2y ago30:29

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The Wemyss business has been operating not just through the generations, but through the centuries too. So, what’s the family secret to success? In this episode, William Wemyss talks openly about the history of the business and their approach to risk management, growth and sustainability. Tracing back to the 16th century, the business has more rece…

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'Fit for the challenge' with BLK BOX in Belfast 44:34

2y ago44:34

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When his local Gaelic football team received less-than-ideal support from a gym equipment supplier, it sparked an idea in Greg Bradley. In just 11 years, he has built a business that now serves some of the biggest global sports brand names, as well as many elite sports clubs. We delve into the challenges faced along the way and explore the strategi…

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'Preparing for the next stage' with Precious Homes in Hemel Hempstead 26:44

2+ y ago26:44

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In this episode, Mitesh Dhanak – founder of Precious Homes – takes us on his career journey, from his own beginnings in banking, to opening his first learning disability home, and now to the day-to-day running of over sixty units nationwide. We explore the challenges facing the healthcare sector and, importantly, howMitesh has navigated these by cr…

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'Resilience' with Gwalia Healthcare in Cardiff 53:22

2+ y ago53:22

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From the loss of a major customer, to the devastation caused by Storm Dennis and then straight onto Covid-19, Rod Parker, Managing Director of Gwalia Healthcare, tells us about the most stressful period of his life. Listen to his captivating story of resilience and hear how he found opportunities in adversity to grow his business and thrive.…

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'A family-run business' with Gordano Support Group in Bristol 41:03

2+ y ago41:03

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In this episode, we explore the dynamics of a family-run business with Jonathan Bull, Director. As part of the 2nd generation, he shares his experiences of evolving the business for growth whilst staying true to the values set by the founder. We also touch on Jon’s passion for sustainability and how he’s bringing the rest of the team on that journe…

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Beyond the fertile crescent 54:15

2+ y ago54:15

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Heligan’s Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is joined by guests Andrew Omerod, Andy Wilson, Paul Doidge, Yoko Briggs and Louis Duddridge. It’s High Summer at Heligan, and time for a solstice celebration. We discuss Emmer Wheat and its role as the foundation of human experience, agriculture, civilisation but also colonialism, check in on Hel…

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'Funding an acquisition' with Evolve in Wigan 24:55

2+ y ago24:55

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When Evolve acquired a new business, it fast-forwarded growth by three years and improved the service they could offer customers compared to the organic growth route. In this episode, CEO Alan Stephenson-Brown shares open and honest insight on what the process really involved. Has your business got what it takes?…

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The Earth’s Skin – Part 2 34:02

2+ y ago34:02

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In this second two-part episode Heligan Co-Founder Sir Tim Smit is joined by biologist Merlin Sheldrake. Their walk through Heligan’s historic Productive Gardens encompasses plant evolution, post-apocalyptic food security and the nuances of worm twanging. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Earth’s Skin – Part 1 19:45

3y ago19:45

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Starting a new season of Beauty in All Things, in the first of a two-part episode Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is joined by Professor Karl Ritz. Join them in the Melon Yard as they discuss and digest the mysteries of our planet’s richest resource; soil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Season Turns 37:35

3y ago37:35

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This month on our podcast Beauty in All Things, Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is joined by Horticultural Advisor Philip McMillan Browse to discuss the finer points of the origins of apples. We also chat with Kathleen Kendall about her family – her father was Heligan’s last gardener before the gardens fell into complete disarray, as well…

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Balance and Bounty 29:11

3y ago29:11

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As the season turns at Heligan we pause, and Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore celebrates the joys of the autumn equinox. From chutney to cyder, seeds to shire horses there is a rich fullness to this time of year which we’re sharing with our friends at Gillyflower, The Sensory Trust, John Marchant Gallery and the Cornish Heavy Horse Society…

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The Eight Fold Year 33:14

3+ y ago33:14

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It’s late summer at Heligan, and Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is out in Valentines Field, walking the Eight Fold Year and talking with Dr Grace Twiston-Davies about wildflower collection. Here we learn about the wildflower crop, and gently move towards Harvest, and the promise of Autumn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Voices of the Lost Gardens 15:38

3+ y ago15:38

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In June at Heligan Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore chats with Laura Chesterfield in our magical Shepherd’s huts. They’ll be discussing why it’s so important to give nature a voice – and we join Laura in her conversation with Dame Judi Dench and David Mills, reminiscing about a rather special oak tree and a cheeky red squirrel. Hosted on A…

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An early start at Heligan 26:27

3+ y ago26:27

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This May we’re up first thing, celebrating the early risers across the gardens and estate. Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore listens in to the Dawn Chorus with Heligan Wildlife Co-ordinator Toby Davies, great great grandson of Charles Ball, one of the original Heligan gardeners, and joins Julie and Kieran in the Heligan Kitchen and Bakery f…

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Beginnings and endings at Heligan 21:58

3+ y ago21:58

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April brings us to the close of a chapter with Dave Burns heading off on retirement, but not before he shares his memories of discovering the Northern Summerhouse with Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore. Elsewhere, Sam, the Hairy Horticulturalist reports on action in the Barn Owl tower, and inspiration for your own garden. Hosted on Acast. S…

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The starting point at Heligan 28:14

3+ y ago28:14

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Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is joined by Philip McMillan Browse, who brought the horticultural vision back to life at Heligan. This month they’ll be discussing seeds, spores and more, and how Heligan championed the popularity of heritage seeds and varieties in the early 1990s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio…

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The promise ahead at Heligan 23:36

4y ago23:36

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Spring is just around the corner at Heligan, as Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore delves into a world of bulbs, buds and even babies (of the four legged variety). With the Heligan Team and special guest Violet, we’ll find out how the promise of potential touches every part of our gardens and estate this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Under your feet at Heligan 25:39

4y ago25:39

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Today we’re talking about what lies beneath our feet. Head of Gardens and Estate Alasdair Moore is in conversation with Sir Tim Smit and Head Gardener Nicola Bradley, where they discuss the ecosystem built from organic material, minerals, air and water, and the world populated with a myriad of living things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…