The Chelsea Physic Garden Podcast

4. Health and Wellbeing

 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 suppo

3. Hidden Histories

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

2. Working in the Garden

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

1. Deceptive Plants

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 epi

Wormcasts | Trailer

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 mo

Bonus Episode - Plants Have Secrets: Digital Youth Project

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 fea

A physic garden for the future

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 histo

Unlocking our collections

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 scienc

Horticulture for humankind

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

03: Orange with Belvoir Farm

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

02: Hibiscus with Belvoir Farm

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 differen

01: Ginger with Belvoir Farm

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 c

00 - The Physic Garden Podcast coming soon

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 impa