In August 2023, seven young people took part in Chelsea Physic Garden’s third and final Plants Have Secrets digital youth project. The group made a podcast episode to feature on Chelsea Physic Garden’s main podcast. The participants learned about plants that are featured in our historic glasshouses, following their restoration in 2023. Some partici…

In the final chapter of our mini-series celebrating 350 years of Chelsea Physic Garden, hosts Jessica and Ned gaze into the future! Explore with them how a quirk of history safeguards Chelsea Physic Garden in an ever-changing world, and witness how the Garden protects nature from some of its greatest scourges—from climate change to goats! Presented…

Delve deeper into the green wonders of Chelsea Physic Garden in 'Unlocking our collections', the second episode of our three-part series marking 350 years of plant science. Join hosts Ned Sedgwick and Jessica Regan as they seek to discover some of the secrets of the Garden’s history. From its origins in 1673, to the recent reopening of our historic…

Welcome to 'Horticulture for humankind', the first instalment of a three-part mini-series celebrating 350 years of Chelsea Physic Garden. Join hosts Jessica Regan and Ned Sedgwick as they embark on a journey into the some of the epoch-changing plants that have shaped our world which can be found in the Garden. From the ancient papyrus to the histor…

The final of our three-part mini-series in partnership with Belvoir Farm, hosts, Jessica and Ned, explore all things Oranges. They discuss, its significance in different cultures from a medicinal and culinary perspective as well as getting a chance to chat to Leanne from Belvoir Farm behind the scenes in their factory. Presented by London's oldest …

The second of our three-part mini-series in partnership with Belvoir Farm, hosts, Jessica and Ned, explore all things Hibiscus. They discuss, its significance in different cultures from a medicinal and culinary perspective as well as getting a chance to chat to Leanne from Belvoir Farm behind the scenes in their factory. Presented by London's oldes…

The first of our three-part mini-series in partnership with Belvoir Farm, hosts, Jessica and Ned, explore all things Ginger. They discuss, its significance in different cultures from a medicinal and culinary perspective as well as getting a chance to chat to Leanne from Belvoir Farm behind the scenes in their factory. Presented by London's oldest b…

Presented by London's oldest botanic garden, Chelsea Physic Garden, join hosts Jessica Regan and Ned Sedgwick as they explore the fascinating world of plants and the impacts they have had on history, culture and society. Subscribe now to be the first to get new episodes as they are released.