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S1 Ep 13: James Wong
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- Jan 8, 2026
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- 3163
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Summary
This episode sees Martha Swales and Jamie Walton joined by botanist, author and broadcaster James Wong for a wide-ranging conversation about plants, curiosity, and seeing the natural world a little differently. From growing up in Singapore to training at Kew, James shares how early experiences shaped his fascination with plants and why experimentation has always been at the heart of his work. The chat explores ethnobotany and why culture matters just as much as science when it comes to understanding how we grow, eat, and use plants. They talk TV, from memorable moments on screen to making complex plant science genuinely accessible, as well as James’s famously packed indoor growing experiments and the lessons learned from both successes and failures. They discuss unusual edibles, surprising crops, and plants worth growing now for the future. Presented by: Martha Swales and Jamie Walton Video Editor and Socials: Kate McIntosh and Charlie Hewitt Exec Producer: Charlotte Dawes Artwork: Rare Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.