Feb 23, 2026
The WHO estimates around 70% of the world's population uses plant medicine as their primary form of medicine. In this episode we explore how plants and gardens can support our health and wellbeing, highlighting the importance of green spaces in cities for healthy urban living.
Plants featured in this episode include...
Feb 9, 2026
In this episode, we explore approaches to science and plant medicines beyond Western European contexts, where botanic gardens would have played an integral role. We also explore the origins and historical associations of Botanic Gardens, including Gardens of Paradise and Monastic Gardens.
This episode features the...
Jan 26, 2026
In this episode, we explore the many careers within horticulture, and how schemes such as Future Gardeners by Bankside Open Spaces Trust (BOST) can help people get their foot in the door. We also discuss the legacies of colonialism in labour and knowledge production from botanical spaces.
This episode features the dye...
Jan 12, 2026
In this episode, we explore plants that play with mimicry and disguise, showcasing nature’s wit and wonder. We also discuss how plants were used to trick others. This episode spotlights Elizabeth Blackwell, a botanical illustrator of the 1700s who played an integral role in the accurate and...
Dec 9, 2025
Wormcasts is coming January 2026.
Wormcasts is a podcast from Chelsea Physic Garden, created by the Young Producers – a group of 16 – 24 year olds working to engage more young people with the garden.
This series explores the global histories of botanic gardens, deceptive plants, working in the garden, and plants in...