Listen "James Wong on ethnobotany and why plants REALLY matter."
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWe are joined on the Growing Up Podcast by James Wong, Ethnobotanist, presenter, and author of the amazing series 'Grow Your Own Drugs'. He is also a current panelist on the BBC Radio 4 programme, Gardeners' Question Time. We chat to James about his story but fundamentally why plants matter, the provable benefits that they bring, and whether growing potatoes if stranded on the surface of the planet Mars is a good idea.We know that you are going to enjoy this chat!The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of growing in a polytunnel and genuinely believe in the quality of the products that First Tunnels supply. Check out the link below to order your own tunnel. If you would like honest advice before making your purchase please don't hesitate to reach out to us!Check them out here➡️ https://rb.gy/55t356
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