Think brutalist architecture meets plants and thats what the Barbican Conservatory is all about! We chat with the head gardeners Marta in this first episode of series 12 of the podcast. Marta explains to @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening about how she got into gardening, what it's like to garden at the Barbican and some of the amazing plants softening the striking architecture. Afterwards Michael and Ellen gossip about BBC Gardeners World Live from a bench at Warwick Castle.   In this episode also hear from two new contributors for series 12 - Lee Connelly @skinnyjeangardener with some fantastic tips to get your kids gardening and Max McMurdo @maxreestore with some top DIY tips for your garden.      Series 12 of The Plant Based Podcast is sponsored by People Plants Wellbeing where you can find your magic through the power of plants and nature. Relax at a nature immersive retreat, wellness day, forest bathing walk or contact the studio about creating a tailored team based day for your work colleagues wellbeing. We also have an exclusive discount code for our podcast listeners which can be used for all People Plants Wellbeing services.    Take 10% off all services, treatments and retreats with code PBPSERIES12 via the website or when you contact the team to book. Next wellness days are coming up soon…find out more and book your place at peopleplantswellbeing.com or on instagram @peopleplantswellbeing.   Offer code valid until the end of series 12. *terms and conditions may apply.