Best Alana Parks Podcasts (2024)

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The benefits of GroundsFest 2024 with Chris Bassett, Jonathan Snowball and David Fisher 23:02

1h ago23:02

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GroundsFest 2024 took place10 - 11 September at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. Initial visitor numbers from day 1 (unaudited) of 4,738 were 40% up on last year, the show’s inaugural year. The podcast was recorded on day 2 of GroundsFest amongst the hustle and bustle of the show. HortWeek senior reporter Rachael Forsyth spoke with Chris Bassett, eve…

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#195 Propaganda, Politics & The Reality of Censorship with Sarah Swain & Karla Joy Treadway 2:31:57

8h ago2:31:57

2:31:57

This episode has themes of: Propaganda, American Politics, Canadian Politics, Censorship, Emergency policies, Mental health, Capitalism, Marxism, Body autonomy, Sovereignty. Karla Joy Treadway is a business coach and consultant who is on a big mission in life to help freedom minded entrepreneurs build their own road to freedom through self and busi…

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Fan Favorite #2: The Attempted Murder of Susan Walters 56:34

3h ago56:34

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In 2006, caring, life-loving Susan Walters was attacked in her own home by a complete stranger. Expecting to relax after a long shift in the ER, Susan instead fought for her life, drawing on years of nursing and self-defense training. Would it be enough to save her and unravel the mystery behind this assault? Self Defense Videos: https://www.youtub…

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Outgoing HTA president Alan Down on his horticulture past, present and future 29:12

2h ago29:12

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Alan Down is a gardening broadcaster and writer and current HTA president, shortly to be replaced by Will Armitage after two eventful years. He studied at Cannington and Pershore College of Horticulture and after a spell working Germany, he developed and managed Hillier Nurseries' container grown and seed propagation nurseries for nine years. For t…

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5x05: Barefoot Bob's 58:50

1d ago58:50

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Or Bawbs if your from the east coast which is where Gordon is this week! He visit a struggling tiki bar/restaurant in Massachusetts to see if he can fix their unseasoned fried food, their nasty raw meat, and a marriage on the rocks. My crystal ball says its gonna be no good. Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl Follow Alana: @al…

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Fan Favorite #1 - The Poet 58:22

3d ago58:22

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After a frightening assault in her adolescence, Ruth Finley finally has everything she wants: a loving husband, two sons, and a safe house in the suburbs. But one summer day, her past catches up. Terrifying phone calls, deliveries at work, and poems threatening to take Ruth’s life arrive at a constant rate. It's clear to everyone around her that Ru…

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Wakehurst director Susan Raikes on plans for the Sussex garden 20:05

14d ago20:05

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A Sussex native, Susan Raikes, the new director of Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in West Sussex (she joined in June) was familier with the garden since childhood. "We're Kew's younger, bigger and wilder sister and very much a botanic garden with a purpose...a site of horticultural and scientific excellence and a living laboratory where groun…

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#194 Become Unstoppable With Corrie Bignell 1:35:38

16d ago1:35:38

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This episode has themes of: Teenage pregnancy, Cancer, Mandates, Government overreach, Health Care, Sick Care, Self-Sabotage, Mindset, Conditioned Mind, Waking Up, and Mental & Emotional Resiliency. Enrol in the Your New Era Academy today! This weekly group coaching program meets Wednesday evenings at 7PM EST --> CLICK HERE Corrie Bignell is the Un…

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5x04: Ms. Jean's Southern Cuisine 45:50

9d ago45:50

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We're back! apologies for delayed episodes but we're here and in PA to visit a soul food restaurant that lacks soul and decorations. But it's a success story (spoiler) Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl If you see this, comment your favorite food! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…

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Why GroundsFest is a must-attend event with Chris Bassett, Wayne Grills, and Ian Graham 21:45

14d ago21:45

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GroundsFest 2024 takes place on the 10 and the 11 of September at Stoneleigh Park, in Warwickshire. The free annual event is a must-attend for grounds staff, greenkeepers, landscapers, designers & architects, gardeners, local authorities, estate managers and contractors. It combines indoor business and education opportunities with outdoor demonstra…

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Horticulture Week Podcast with Colegrave Seabrook Foundation: working in and learning about horticulture at Ball Colegrave 36:20

19d ago36:20

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HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. This episode was recorded on location at Ball Colegrave where the great and the good from the horticultural industry gathered to celebrate 30 years of the Colegrave Foundation. In this episode Neville St…

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The Tragic Murder of Anna Wiese 56:10

17d ago56:10

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On Monday, August 26th, 1893, 20-year-old Anna Wiese was brutally murdered on her way home from a friend’s house. Coined ‘Atrocious Murder in Iowa,’ this crime is incredibly hard to get to the bottom of due to multiple factors: the time period, the environment, and lack of criminal analysis. We at Tea Time Crimes have a hunch on who did it, but we …

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Raspberries as 'a work of art' with Lucy Wilkins of Angus Soft Fruits 18:56

21d ago18:56

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This week's guest is Angus Soft Fruits' breeding program director, Lucy Wilkins. Angus Soft Fruits sells to the major multiples in UK, food service and wholesale and also exports fruit around the world to Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Angus is launching two revolutionary raspberry varieties: AVA™ Monet and AVA™ Dali - so named because they are,…

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5x03: Mama Maria's 52:33

1M ago52:33

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We're back with another classic! We've got bad food, sick customers, and a stinky lobster to round out this Brooklyn Italian restaurant that closed recently! And only because the owner wanted to retire. We love a success story Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman --- Support this podcast: https://po…

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#193 Why Hidden Beliefs Limit Your Life and How to Change Them with Shelly Lefkoe 1:11:54

1M ago1:11:54

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This episode has themes of: limiting beliefs, self esteem, self-doubt, negative self talk, ture authenticity, attachment, the illusion of control and failure. JOIN ME IN COSTA RICA! Did the Rest & Rejuvenate Retreat call your name? Click the link below for more information, fill out the application and let's LOCK YOU IN! https://elisaunfilteredcoac…

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Arsenic Anna and the Ice Queen 46:38

24d ago46:38

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In the 1930s, Ohio resident Anna Marie Hahn took the gateway crime of insurance fraud down a dark path of murder. She could not help charming people, convincing them to give her money in their will (think tens of thousands– and this is Great Depression money!), and then making sure that will was in play. We also visit another Ohioan on death row, D…

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Green Solutions' Edwin Meijer on how to bulld good loyalty programmes 20:50

28d ago20:50

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Edwin Meijer from Green Solutions speaks about the dos and don'ts of loyalty programmes for garden retailers. Edwin speaks about the role of smartphones in loyalty campaigns as the older generation uses social media more. Research from KPMG showed that more than 80% of the consumers expect a mobile-based loyalty programme. If you retired aged 65 in…

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5x01 and 5x02: La Galleria 33 1:33:23

1M ago1:33:23

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We're back baby! Season 5 of Kitchen Nightmares is here and we are starting strong with sisters Rita and Lisa and La Galleria 33 in Boston's North End. Truly a wild group of characters in this one folks Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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The Last Woman Executed in Ohio: Betty Butler 48:01

1M ago48:01

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On September 6th, 1952, Betty Butler viciously murdered Evelyn Clark, while fishing at Sharon Woods. An argument occurred, and once they were back to shore, multiple witnesses saw Betty attack and drown Evelyn. No one denies Betty is guilty, not even Betty herself, but what happened to cause such a violent crime? Join us as we peel back the layers …

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Leading horticulturists Matthew Bent and Graham Spencer on visiting Four Oaks Trade Show 17:41

1M ago17:41

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Matthew Bent of Bents Garden and Home and Plants for Europe's Graham Spencer speak to HortWeek about the visitor experience at Four Oaks Trade Show. Four Oaks is the UK’s leading international exhibition for the whole of commercial horticulture. From production to point-of-sale, the breadth of exhibits on display is the show’s strength, attracting …

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#192: How to Change Your Reality & Move Forward Out of Struggle With Adam Walton 2:01:57

1M ago2:01:57

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This Episode has themes of: Mindset, Olympics, Self-Talk, Life, Struggle, Addictions, 3rd Dimension, 5th Dimension, Lifting Your Vibration, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Toxicity. I love sitting down with entrepreneur, Life Coach and Founder of the Mental Mastery Alliance Adam Walton. We always have a fun time riffing on today's world views…

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The Fortune Teller Murder: Vera Carl 56:59

2M ago56:59

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Saturday, September 2nd, 1933, hundreds of people flocked to the station as five women (Ms. Eleanor Jarman, Mrs. Bessie Opas, Mrs. Vera Carl, Mrs. Louise Murphy and Miss Katherine Brockman) were ushered onto a train to be sent to Oakdale Reformatory where they’d carry out their sentences. We know about Eleanor’s crimes, but what did the other four …

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Turf care challenges with Sally Jarrett of Collier Turf Care 32:31

1M ago32:31

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Sales development executive at Collier Turf Care Sally Jarrett is not a football fan but as stories of divot-strewn pitches she has sympathy for grounds keepers under the spotlight during the Euros tournament held in Germany last June. "When football pitches are getting ready for big tournaments, they undergo a lot of work...it could be that some o…

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The Blonde Tigress: Eleanor Jarman 1:05:58

2M ago1:05:58

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Eleanor Jarman was nicknamed ‘The Blonde Tigress’ after a robbery-gone-wrong in 1933. She had a string of successful robberies, until the very last one devolved into murder. The papers paint her as vicious and deadly, but is that a fair portrayal of a woman trying to survive as a single mother during the Great Depression? Listen along and decide fo…

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Fruit futures with Oli Pascall of Clockhouse Farm and Alana Deacon of Hall Hunter and chair of NextGen Fruit Group 21:37

2M ago21:37

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This week's podcast guests are leaders in the UK fruit growing sector: Alana Deakin, the new chair of the NextGen Fruit Group and head of operations at Hall Hunter and Oli Pascall, MD of Clockhouse Farm and the NextGen past president. They talk about their key takeaways from a recent visit to the USA including ag-tech, driven in part by scarcity an…

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#191: How to Put Yourself In the Position To Be Successful 57:27

2M ago57:27

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This episdoe has themes of: Self Development, Self awareness, intuitive awareness, high performance sport, social indoctrination, failure, Success, Money mindset, and vulnerability. Deep dive with me as I unveil the secrets to high performance and putting yourself in the position to be successful. Be prepared to feel uncomfortable, challenged AND i…

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4x17: Zocalo 54:39

2M ago54:39

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Season finale! We've made it through season 4 of Kitchen Nightmares! This week Gordons in West Philidelphia to visit Mexican restaurant, Zocalo. Can we save a marriage, I mean, restaurant? Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney…

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Death by Cheese: Medb of Connacht 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

1:13:18

In our oldest case yet, Alana tells the story of Queen Medb (pronounced ‘Maeve’) of Ireland. We encounter a war over a bull, a steady line of lovers, and an ex-husband as a lifelong antagonist. Buckle up for this truly wild ride and decide for yourself what is myth or legend. Tea of the Day: Peppermint Chocolate Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank For a …

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The reality of home-grown and imported food and their carbon emissions, with Louise Gray 21:17

2M ago21:17

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The author of The Ethical Carnivore, Louise Gray takes a journalistic approach to questioning trusims about fruit and veg being better for you and the planet. Mike Berners-Lee wrote about the carbon footprint of 100 things in 2010's How Bad Are Bananas. As many businesses attempt to go carbon neutral, ethical and environmental sourcing is more of a…

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4x16: Chiarella's 53:28

2M ago53:28

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An Italian restaurants in trouble so Gordon is to the rescue! Can he help save this little Italian bistro in Philly? More importantly can he convince a man to go to therapy? Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-seyl2/support…

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The Sad and Disturbing Case of Rose Torrence 46:24

2M ago46:24

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Monday, January 19th, 1953 was the last time Willie Torrence saw his wife, Rose. On Tuesday, Willie called the police and learned that a body of a woman matching Rose’s description had been found. Join us as we try to make heads or tails of a case fraught with racial tension and sparse news coverage. Tea of the Day: TWG 1837 Black Tea Theme Music b…

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Gardens for environmental and social change with horticultural activist, Tayshan Hayden-Smith 27:44

2M ago27:44

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Tayshan Hayden-Smith's Wikipedia entry tells you he is a professional footballer from Ladbroke Grove, London. Nicknamed the "English Neymar" Tayshan had a burgeoning international career underway until the Grenfell Fire in 2017 took 72 lives from his local community. A quest for healing led him into the world of horticulture and his non-profit orga…

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#190 How Your Nervous System Speaks to You with Alana Joy Newton 1:10:55

2M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

This episode has themes of: Health, Authentic Self, Authenticity, Nervous system, CNS, Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn response, Reconnection, mindset, mental health, mind/body connection and personal power Alana Joy Newton is a former registered nurse, a psychotherapist and speaker who specializes in helping people who has suffered rock bottom, a loss of…

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4x15: Cafe Hon 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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Its time for one of our faves! Gordon's in Baltimore to help save Cafe Hon, a local eatery in trouble over a trademarked name (no harm came to the giant flamingo) Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-seyl2/support…

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Without a Trace: National Park Disappearances 54:14

2M ago54:14

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In the US, over 600,000 people are considered missing every year, though the vast majority of those return home quickly. But what happens when someone disappears in a National Park? Are these cases of abduction, runaways, tragic accidents, or murder? This episode covers several women who seem to have vanished into thin air. Tea of the Day: Kiki’s B…

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Glendale's Deric Newman on bringing former prison inmates into the workforce 27:30

2M ago27:30

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This week's guest on the Horticulture Week Podcast is Glendale head of development, estate services, Deric Newman, The podcast was recorded shortly after the Perennial Quiz in February. HortWeek editor Matt Appleby and Deric, both on the 'Horticulture Geeks' team, discuss how they fared. Deric talks about his role and about Glendale's current busin…

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4x14: Charlie's Italian 1:01:34

3M ago1:01:34

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Sorry for the late Pride month episode but we're here! We made it to July! Congrats to you all for surviving half the year so far. Gordon's in California to help struggling italian bistro Charlies, owned by Tatiana, a server turned owner who made her mom and sister buy her a restaurant. That is probably gonna be fine. Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Foll…

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Modiform on reducing plastic in horticulture and its move into retail packaging 23:14

3M ago23:14

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This episode we hear from Peter Wessel and Shaun Herdsman from Modiform. Modiform offers solutions in the field of growing, transport, and packaging systems for the horticultural sector based on recycled raw materials. As one of the first horti-packaging companies to start looking into the recycling of plastic, Peter and Shaun talk about how and wh…

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#189: Your New Era: The Foundations 1:18:21

3M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

This episode has themes of: Self Mastery, Mindset, Intuitive Awareness, Self-Awareness, Empowerment, mental Health, Coaching, Discipline, The Illusion of separateness, Ego, and Perspective Shifts. This epsidoe is SPONSORED BY: HERBAL FACE FOOD (CLICK HERE) Save 30% with CODE: ELISA30 The foundation of my work is in expanding from awareness, to self…

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The Dirty Deed: Mary Farmer 50:39

3M ago50:39

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In the fall of 1907, Mary Farmer decided she was tired of her modest life. So, one day, Mary wakes up with a plan to obtain her neighbors’ house…illegally. Weaving a web of lies, Mary is desperate to stay in her new big house and stay out of prison. Tea of the Day: Barry’s Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: Deadly woman vol 15: 20 Shocking True…

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George Eustice on the peat ban, import/export friction and his legacy 22:17

3M ago22:17

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Former Defra secretary of state George Eustice says there should be a new generation of UK fresh produce glasshouse production post-election, with a Defra strategy to support that. The retiring Conservative MP believes more can also be done on labour shortages. He supports a needs-based policy so sectors with shortages have sector-specific visas, a…

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Moving from planting to growing new trees, with the Tree Council's Sara Lom 20:34

3M ago20:34

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Trees, arguably, have never been so popular and Sarah Lom, chief executive of the Tree Council is enjoying their moment in the sun. Applications to the Tree Council's small grants fund [under £500] have doubled in the last 12 months. National Tree Week at the end of 2023 reached an estimated 30 million people and a schools programme is helping enga…

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Lovers and Liars: Liilie Duer and Ella Hearn 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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In Maryland 1878, Lillie Duer was reported to have accidentally shot her best friend and lover, Ella Hearn. As Ella fought for her life, the story of an accident quickly devolved into a suspicion of murder. Follow along as we pull apart the pieces of this love story gone wrong. The Anti-Violence Project: serves people who are LGBTQ; Hotline 1-212-7…

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Career changers: how Neal Ritson found his way into horticultural production from the music industry 13:05

3M ago13:05

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HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. Hear fro…

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#188 Mastering Adversity with Lance Essihos 1:13:50

3M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

This episode has themes of: Adversity, identity, reality, addiction, high performance, learning to lose, inner transformation, personal responsibility, solutions, victim mentality. Ready to start Your New Era??? Sign up for this transformative mindset container for high achieving female leaders below! https://elisaunfitleredcoaching.com/group-coach…

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Murder in the Midwest: Nora Coleman 55:42

3M ago55:42

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On the evening of February 6th, 1918, Nora Coleman said goodbye to her husband and went to help her mother with the nightly chores. But only one of them would survive the night. Tune in to hear the complicated story behind this family tragedy and the unexpected support of a small midwest town. Tea of the Day: The Pint Theme Music by Brad Frank Sour…

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Changing careers from cycling to professional gardening - with Connie Hudson 10:43

3M ago10:43

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HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. Hear fro…

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4x13: Spin a Yarn 49:11

4M ago49:11

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We're back! Sorry for the weird delay. We recorded this a few weeks ago but life was lifing so its here now. Gordon visits Spin a Yarn, a greek? steakhouse? seafood? restaurant? Follow us: @ramsaysrecaps Follow Alana: @alanafinewoman Follow Courtney: @courtneyseyl --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-seyl2/supp…

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From Pretty Woman to Cat Woman: Winona Green, Part 2 50:16

4M ago50:16

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Part 2! It’s 1924 and 23-year-old, Winona Green, has confessed to murder. Join us in this two-part case as we follow this woman through her next fifty years. Will we ever know how many people she scammed? Or how many people she killed? Tea of the Day: Empath’s Tea Theme Music by Brad Frank Sources: “Police Seek Missing Man.” The Californian, Wed, D…

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Claire Austin on peony perfection 18:55

4M ago18:55

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Renowned plantswoman Claire Austin, who has recently written a book called Peonies, a personal collection of 350 species, has revealed the secrets behind growing the increasingly popular herbaceous, intersectional and tree peonies. Austin, who owns the only retail nursery that also has a pub on site, in Sarn, mid-Wales, talks about the appeal of pe…

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