Sitting on the banks of the River Thames is a four acre site that is home to more than 5,000 species of plants from around the world. The Chelsea Physic Garden in London is a secret garden originally established by the Apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants. Nowadays, it’s bursting with edible and useful medicinal plants, and the gardens are open to the public to explore. In this episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Michael Perry and Ellen Mary meet Michael Holland, head of education at the garden, to find out more about the history of the site and to discover the amazing uses of plants for medicinal purposes. Michael talks about how plants can be used in our lives for good, as well as shedding light on plants for herbal medicines and what plants you can use at home to create your own, safe remedies. Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net where Michael reveals 5 of the best plants for home remedies.   The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Facebook    Please visit our sponsor Suttons for a range of plants and flowers www.suttons.co.uk