Michael Perry, also known as Mr Plant Geek, has spent his career making the plant world genuinely exciting thanks to his infectious enthusiasm for the subject. He is an author, a TV presenter, podcaster, content creator and self-described hortpreneur who spent many years at Thompson & Morgan introducing hundreds of new plants into the UK before going freelance. He has been named in the Sunday Times twenty most influential horticulturists in the country and has spent the years since travelling across Europe and beyond lecturing and speaking at all sort of plant-based events.
In this episode, we hear about how it all started and where it has taken him, thoughts on faux flowers and the weirdest plants he’s come across. We also touch on functional drinks and plants in cocktails, water sommeliers and why it’s important to always go with your gut when making life decisions.
Find Michael Perry, aka Mr Plant Geek
Instagram: @mr_plantgeek
Website: mrplantgeek.com
Podcast: The Plant Based Podcast
Book: Hortus Curious
In the glass…
Three Spirit, Livener, £25.99, threespiritdrinks.com
A gorgeous, punchy, functional, non-alcoholic botanical elixir. "The Pick-Me-Up".
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