{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 378: Growing a Sustainable Nursery","description":"What does it really take to run a small, sustainable nursery? This week on Roots and All, I\u2019m joined by nurseryman and designer Ben Preston of Cliff Bank Nursery for an honest conversation about the realities of the job\u2014from growing in sand and selling bare root plants to why local nurseries matter more than ever, and why it\u2019s truly a labour of love. Benny\u2019s Insect of the Week: The Orange Ladybird Please support our sponsors - roastinghouse.co.uk. get 25% extra free if you mention Roots and All or the insect of the week in the comments box at checkout.  Links Cliff Bank Nursery Instagram: @cliff_bank_nursery Please support the podcast on Patreon And follow Roots and All: On Instagram @rootsandallpod On Facebook @rootsandalluk On LinkedIn @rootsandall If you liked this week\u2019s episode with Ben, you might also enjoy this episode from the archives: Episode 284: The Organic Nursery In this episode, Sarah speaks with Sam Frings about building and running an organic nursery, exploring the challenges of growing plants sustainably, maintaining ethical practices, and creating a resilient small business \u2014 making it a perfect companion to today\u2019s discussion on the realities of nursery life. Episode 175: Seeking Rare Plants Nick Macer of Pan Global Plants joins Sarah to share his passion for unusual and hard-to-find plants, discussing plant sourcing, selection, and what it takes to run a specialist nursery \u2014 an ideal follow-on from today\u2019s conversation about plant choice, diversity, and the role of small growers. ","author_name":"Roots and All - Gardening Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/rootsandall.co.uk","html":"