Get connected to nature with Eden Project students and best friends, Travis Smith and Emma Hickey. They bring you discussions and debates on the latest ideas and issues that impact the plant world in their signature friendly and comedic fashion. Every episode is an invitation to explore the exciting world of horticulture with specialist guests from around the world.
Travis has a conversation with Rory Queripel about their passion project called Historical Plant. The blog helps define the rich histories of some of our everyday plants. Whilst in conversation we also discuss the Linnaeus system and how it could be improved during the move into a new system for naming plants
On this weeks episode before Christmas Travis is in conversation about conserving plants and Chris Bisson's illustrious career. Also we dive into a recent report called The State of the Worlds Plants and Fungi Written By Kew and funded by the Sfumato Foundation
Travis is back without Emma but still as interesting as ever. He dives into conversation with Breanna Kaufman to discuss education in the UK compared to the US with some helpful tips to all students
Travis and Emma are back discussing Nature Deficit Disorder and the psychological costs of being alienated from nature. Also, the long-awaited part 2 of Tim Smit's interview is finally released.
The Eden Project Podcast acknowledges Mental Health Awareness week. Travis interviews plant specialist, friend and fellow student Edie Llewellyn from People.Plants about the benefits nature has to our mental health"Wonderful World" Written and performed by DJ Quads; Courtesy of No Copyright Music Vloggers: https://youtu.be/3joRRNrdD_Y
Travis and Emma introduce Eden Project Podcast and put on their plant geek glasses for the first time. Sir Tim Smit joins them for a chat about eco-therapy, beauty in green technology, and how plant knowledge is going to save us all in the coming apocalypse. Plus, Travis whisks us away to the intriguing history of tulips."Wonderful World" Written and performed by DJ Quads; Courtesy of No Copyright Music Vloggers: https://youtu.be/3joRRNrdD_Y