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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Veg Grower Podcast. In this week’s instalment, we dive into the fascinating world of woollen wonders in the garden. Join me, Richard, as we explore the latest updates from my home garden, hear an interesting lamb curry recipe from Scott, and discover the potential of woollen products to revolutionize …
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Segment 1: theme gardens Segment 2: October Jobs in the garden Segment 3: Guest April Ruis of https://www.facebook.com/AprilSunRiseFarm/ Segment 4: Garden questions answered Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 1-800-927-SHOW Sponsors of the show Proplugger of https://proplugger.com/ Rootmaker of https://myrootmaker.com/ Use co…
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Alessandro Vitale didn’t set out to become the Italian God of Gardening. He practically fell into it when he made his first video about growing beetroot. Today, when he’s not focused on using every part of his vegetables, he’s looking for larger spaces to grow into. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3M7tbPN Botanical Interests Shop …
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In my travels across the Internet, I hear the topic of pollination coming up more and more. While I think most of us are aware of the decline in bee populations, I want to get to the heart of the issue today. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Kim Eierman, author and ecological gardener, to discuss what’s really going on with the …
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This episode, my guest is qualified herbalist Meghan Rhodes. Meghan discusses how we can tap into our gardens for better health, why herbs are good for dealing with conditions that are manifestations of multiple problems, such as stomach issues, the 7 keys tastes you find in herbs and how you can get started on your own journey using herbs for well…
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David Maxwell is joined for an episode with an early Autumn feel. With Sweet Chestnuts, Horse Chestnuts and apples in studio there is plenty to chat about and questions from listeners’ on Buddleia, Acers and Hydrangeas. Also on the programme David meets up with organic grower Klaus Laitenberger at the Organic Centre in County Leitrim where he began…
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When you shop for food—whether produce or meat or eggs—and see a label that says “organic,” what do you think that means? At its most fundamental level, I guess I always thought it meant vegetables grown on the fields of an organic farm—like, in the soil, or animals raised in its pastures. But increasingly, as hydroponics have become more widesprea…
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How do I stop my dwarf apple tree from growing too tall? When is the best time to prune back my entwined climber plants? Do you have any top tips for gardening on a slope? Kathy Clugston and her team of horticultural experts are in the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole for today's episode of Gardeners' Question Time.Joining her are self proc…
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As we move toward October, the first a few intermittent episodes reminding us of the artistry behind our plant and garden love, the artistry underpinning mother nature herself. This week we’re in conversation with artist Libby Ellis – photographer who sees the fullness of creation in the many faces of the flowers who delight us. Libby Ellis is a fi…
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Most countries use a confusing and outdated NPK labelling system for fertilizer packages. What do the numbers mean? Depending on where you live, it's probably not what you think. And why is a "balanced fertilizer" not so balanced after all? NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: When to Take Down Hummingbird Feeders in Fall…
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We’ve passed the autumn equinox and officially entered harvest season. It’s time to pick apples, pears, and autumn-fruiting raspberries, harvest squashes, beetroot, aubergines, leeks, and much, much more. And, of course, what we can grow and how crops perform is changing. As our climate becomes more unpredictable and more extreme, some of our go-to…
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Fall may be here, but the gardening season is far from over. Cool season flowers can be planted now or early next spring to give your garden a pop of color and aroma before most gardens are in bloom. In this week’s podcast, flower farmer Lisa Mason Ziegler shares her tips for what to grow, when and how. Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free…
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Seeds. As gardeners we sow them, order them, harvest them, and sometime try to prevent them. Author and gardener Jennifer Jewell delves even deeper into the science and importance of seeds in her new book ‘What We Sow’. We discuss her inspiration for the book and talk about why seeds are so important in our ecosystem, cultures and overall survival …
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If you have a fall garden planted, you're going to want to listen to today's episode! We're talking all about how to extend your season into winter with different options to cover your crops plus a couple of hacks for extending your season. Show Notes: (*links below contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we w…
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On this episode, hear what you need to do BEFORE you put mulch in and around your container plants. These three things will set your plants up (and you!) for success for the months and seasons ahead! Check out how to do each of these 3 things by heading over to our @YouTube channel to watch our quick #shorts videos: https://www.youtube.com/@SpokenG…
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Not for the first time a caller wants to know when and how to kill clover. I don't understand why. It's self-sustaining (no fertilizer or irrigation required) plus it's wonderful plant for pollinators. We take calls about Limelight Hydrangea, Hybrid Tea roses, gardening for the first time in a condo, and is there still time to plant perennials?List…
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Colah is joined by CoHost and ethnobotany Blackspert, Derek ‘The Chocolate Botanist’ Haynes to explore the questionable ethics of chocolate cultivation. They want you to think twice before you take your next bite! Turns out, Derek is also a Roald Dahl expert as he brilliantly connected Willy Wonka lore to the subject at hand. Trigger warning: this …
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Annuals bring so much colour and joy to the garden. They are affordable, cheerful and easy grow. For pots, hanging baskets or filling those gaps between the perennials there's plenty to choose from for every season. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off…
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Dee and Carol discuss milkweeds, perennials in a vegetable garden, a new book on milkweeds, chaos gardening and more. For the full story and all the links, check out our newsletter on Substack and subscribe to get it right in your mailbox. Links: Great Comp Garden and William Dyson’s salvia collection Floret's video about saving sweet peas. Dee's i…
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This week, step into the multifaceted world of the Colson sisters, Dawn Clark and Mary Coombs of A Garden Party and A Milkhouse Party. From growing & designing to managing their own venues and running a retail shop - these two women do it all! Our chat is bursting with floral business insights especially about starting your own venue for weddings &…
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In this month’s podcast, Fiona chats to environmentalist Jane Davidson – our new Vice President - about the impact of climate change on her life and her gardening. In a fascinating discussion for our September Organic Gardening Podcast, the former Welsh Government minister shares her organic gardening trials and triumphs in North Pembrokeshire, and…
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In the summer of 2023, Bruce Lanphear, Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, resigned his position as co-chair of a recently formed Science Advisory Committee of the PMRA, which regulates pesticide use in Canada. Dr. Lanphear felt he could no longer lend his credibility to the agency following disagreement about the Terms of Refe…
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When you grow an edible garden, you likely end up with a surplus of fresh produce at the peak of each growing season. Rather than letting those precious veggies and fruits go to waste, consider preserving them through time-tested techniques like canning and fermenting. These methods allow you to safely store your garden harvest so you can enjoy hom…
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This year my garden has sucked. Worst. Garden. Ever. It's been one of those gardening seasons that could make you want to quit gardening. Forever. But, instead, I'm trying to learn some lessons. Some lessons that I hope will help me be successful in years to come. Hopefully it will inspire you to keep gardening even if things haven't gone well for …
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