All The Dirt Gardening, Sustainability and Food

Sam and Steph Hondema had a vision to produce clean heathy meat with the very best intentions for both their animals and their customers. Today they are focused on producing pasture raised chicken, a labour of love and commitment.

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Deryn chats with Bill Davey, an elder statesman of the Western Australian landcare industry, and then talks to his young supervisor Lachy Norman about his passion for planting trees and protecting the environment. Plantation and Landcare's environmental team hand planted 1.8 million trees from June to August 2024.

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Nick is an independent agronomist passionate about sustainable broadacre food production.

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Leah is a herbalist with a passion to encourage people to reach their true potential through nurturing both their body and soul.

Her website Chilli Treasures and podcast Chat with Chilli reflect a genuine desire to support individuals in their search for optimum health.

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Theo was awarded World's Best Pizza maker due to his passion for only using the highest quality local ingredients he could find and his love for giving his customers the best he could offer.

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Theo was awarded World's Best Pizza maker due to his passion for using only the highest quality local ingredients and his love for giving his customers the very best he could offer.

Join Steve as he and Audrey visit their son Ben on the little known Greek island of Ios.

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Anthony and Tini Quinlan specialise in sourcing and producing quality organic based plant nutrition. Supplying both commercial producers and the home gardener they share their passion and knowledge on how to grow the healthiest and most nutrient dense food.

Dr Grey Coupland talks to Deryn about Miyawaki pocket forests and how these tiny urban plantings can increase biodiversity

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Each year Trevor Paddenburg and Val Vallee organise the Edible Gardens Festival a truly inspiring event where people can visit and learn from fellow gardeners how to grow the most fabulous variety of fruit, vegetable and herb plants.

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Steve and Deryn share some of their favourite tips for getting the best results from your garden.

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One of Australia’s most respected Plantsman, John Colwill was awarded the Order of Australia for his outstanding contribution to the horticultural industry. John chats with Deryn sharing his passion, knowledge and love of trees and nature.

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Much admired and respected Chef Guy Jefferys chats with Deryn about Kitchen Community and growing food at home.

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Brad Adams grew up with a passion for the ocean and a desire to work with mother nature. Today he produces sustainably farmed Abalone in some of the most pristine waters the world has to offer.

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One of Australia's most gifted wildlife photographers, Georgina is passionate about nature. Her books For The Love Of Flora and For The Love Of Birds celebrate the enchantment, beauty and diversity of our natural world.

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We chat about different ways to get the most from your Summer Harvest and its that time of year when honey abounds, we talk to Adam Bernhagen about his family's Meadery.

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Laura has a passion for growing rare and unusual vegetables. Through her business, Thrive Sustainability, she encourages others to share the joy of growing the unusual.

Emilie Bell travels the Asia Pacific region working with farmers and communities sourcing Essential Oils. Establishing ethical and sustainable connections and practices is her primary objective.

Steve and Deryn chat about all the things they love about summer in the garden.

Steve chats with Dan about his career change from school teacher to passionate organic market gardener.

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 Deryn chats with Darren Kirwood about all things lawn from the best varieties to easy care and maintenance.

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Patrick Courtney joins Deryn to explain the mystery behind  chlorotic decline a syndrome that was having devastating effects on the majestic trees in Western Australia's Kings Park.

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Bee keeping is an absolute joy but comes with challenges and responsibilities. Ally and Steph host the What's the Buzz podcast and are passionate about education. With Varroa mite now present within Australia its never been more important to keep informed and aware.              

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Deryn speaks with Lynne Chapman and Jan Eastman from Heritage Roses Australia about the beauty and history of old-world roses 

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We talk with Chelsea Payne who leads a passionate team of qualified arborists who look after the beautiful trees of Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia.

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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.

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Seeds are the embryonic stage of the plant life cycle and on this episode Mathew teaches us about seeds and seed collection. 

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Kirsten Bradley together with partner Nick Ritar are educators in the truest sense. At a time when connecting with our gardens, the earth, our environment, and each other has never been more important the Milkwood handbook offers practical solutions for mindful daily living and restoring balance in our lives. 

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AB Bishop loves natural, native gardens and in her latest book co-written with designer Phillip Withers, she chats about how the combined elements of design and good plant choice can create attractive gardens that give a sense of place and provide habitat for wildlife.

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Compostable Kate is social media icon with her passionate and unique ability to spread the word on how to produce the most wonderful compost and biochar at home.

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Elle Jenkins studied horticulture after leaving her career of 17 years as a police officer. After developing a passion for the many benefits herbal teas have to offer Elle went on to start growing, processing and selling her own range of herbal teas under the brand Australian Medicinal Teas 

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general maintenance.

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general care and maintenance. 

Deryn chats with Angie Thomas about her new book Top 50 Edible Plants For Pots, A joint collaboration with Yates Angie's book shows us how to grow our own food in the smallest places.

Graham Upson had been commercially producing mushrooms for the major supermarkets for decades before turning his full attention to the healing world of medicinal mushrooms. Together with his wife Lee and daughter Catherine Touchwood Mushrooms are now  leading producers of the most pure source of these incredible gifts from nature. 

Steve and Deryn chat with Costa about the joy of gardening, growing food and chickens, 

Steve talks to Ashley from Monty Compost about everything composting and how our mobile phones can help make the perfect compost.

Steve and Deryn chat tips and hints around planting out the winter vegie garden.

Seasol is a much loved Australian company that has supplied Australian gardeners with quality and innovative products for decades.

Paul West is an inspiration, from the highly successful TV series River Cottage, presenting on ABC's Back Roads, Co founder of Grow It Local and much loved author including his new book Home Grown.

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite coloured foliage plants and the joy that foliage colour can bring to the garden.

Dr Chris Williams is a lecturer in Urban Agriculture, his passion for promoting productive food gardens includes an emphasis on the successful introduction of tropical species into cooler climates.

Rodney Dunn and Severine Demanet co-founded the Agrarian Kitchen and cooking school in Tasmania. Their love and passion for food has taken them on a journey that today offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to grow and taste seasonal food at its very best. Together with head gardener Mitch Thiessen and a wonderful group of staff  they provide a unique experience sharing their knowledge on how to bring the garden and kitchen together.

From nursery worker to Director of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Deryn chats to Sue about her incredible and exciting horticultural career and journey.

Steve chats with succulent grower Damian Kerin one of Australia's most experienced nurseryman. Damian shares his tips and hints with home gardeners on growing these wonderful garden jewels.

David Hohnen was awarded the Order of Australia in 2018 for his outstanding services to the Australian Wine Industry. A true pioneer and innovator of his time.

Deryn and Angus Stewart chat collecting and saving seed with Neroli Forster from The Seed Shed and then Steve catches up with Louise and Jamie from The Edible Forest in the Yarra Valley.

Deryn and Steve chat summer projects in the garden.

Kirsty and Jesse contestants on Channel Nine's hit series The Block won backyard week in 2021 with their outstanding landscape design. 

Angus Stewart plant breeder and author chats with Deryn about his new book he wrote with his daughter Emma "Future Proof Your Garden" Environmentally suitable ways to grow more with less.

Anthony is an Environmental Engineer specialising in eco-friendly, sustainable wastewater management particularly greywater reuse and waterless composting toilets.

Adam Woodhams is a communicator with a life long love of gardening and DIY. Deryn and Steve chat with Adam about his horticultural and media career, home garden and passion for sustainability.

With 30 internationally recognised design awards and 15 gold medals Jim Fogarty is one of Australia's leading garden designers. Deryn talks to Jim about current garden trends, designing to a budget and what its like creating a display garden at the big national and international garden shows.

The Smart Veggie Patch is an inspirational and sharp reminder of why it is so important to grow at least a portion of our own food while providing practical and helpful advice on the best approach to achieving great results. 

Illustrator Brenna Quinlan and musician Charlie Mgee from Formidable Vegetable strive to make the world a better place by empowering people to make positive change.

Cedar Anderson together with his father Stuart, invented the Flow Hive an innovation that has changed the world of backyard bee keeping.

Mathew Evans chats with Deryn about the joys and challenges of growing your own food.

Lucy's book The Kitchen Garden focuses on plants destined for the dinner plate. From sowing to harvesting to preparing a delicious meal 55 plants are covered in detail to guarantee your gardening success.

Clive Digney's Earth Ship home is an extraordinary environmental and community achievement. Peter Thorn was a founder of The Tree Society. With over 29,000 members the society had a significant impact on the West Australian landscape.

Aloe's are one of the most spectacular flowering,  bird attracting, drought resistant and fire retardant variety of plants that a gardener could hope for. Deryn catches up with Michael Dent from Aloe Aloe who has been responsible for introducing a range of outstanding new varieties that thrive in even the most adverse conditions.

Faye Arcaro is a gardening talkback host who is passionate about documenting and sharing the lives of the flora, fungi and insects that live in the bush habitat that surrounds her home.

Deryn and Steve are in the garden cutting plants to shape with their favourite pruning tools.

As timber prices increase and availability becomes limited its time to talk Agroforestry, the art of growing trees for profit.

Inspired by All The Dirt Podcast and his love of cooking Diego started exploring the fascinating world of mushrooms. Today his passion is growing and sharing the knowledge surrounding the production of these culinary delights.

Leonie Gully discovered the healing power of herbs in search of relief for Fibromyalgia. Today Leonie shares her passion for these marvels of nature by creating healing salves and rubs for a wide range of ailments.

Craig Miller-Randle's new book Green Thumb is a guide to Indoor Plant selection and cultivation. Craig has appeared as a guest presenter on Gardening Australia and is a self confessed house-plant addict.

Deryn and Steve discuss their favourite varieties of Citrus and how best to grow these sensational backyard fruit trees.

Chloe Thomson is a garden presenter, horticulturalist, educator and self confessed 'plant nut' who gardens on a steep site in outer Melbourne.

Fresh herbs are so easy to grow and incredibly rewarding to use. Deryn and Steve discuss their favourite varieties and all the do's and don'ts for maximum success in growing and enjoying these culinary delights.

Listeners have often asked us to share the story of our own gardening journeys so this weeks release is an interview that Mykal Hoare from the Growing Media podcast recorded with Steve.

Entomologist Dr Sue Jaggar shares her knowledge of fruit tree pollination and using insects for biological control of pests

If you love roses you're going to enjoy our chat with Rob Melville,  a  third generation rose grower who with partner Katie Coyle runs  Melville's Rose and Garden, a propagation and retail nursery in the  Perth hills. The couple have an enduring passion for everything rosy and discuss  with Steve and Deryn their best loved rose varieties and favourite  salvias to team with with roses.

Rupert Phillips from the House of Honey fell in love with beekeeping at age 8 and brings a lifetime of experience to share with All The Dirt. 

He joined Deryn and Steve to talk about backyard bee keeping and the medicinal properties of honey.

Lynne Chapman brings her lifetime of plant knowledge and love for roses to the show. Find out about her favourite varieties, how to strike successful cuttings, and how to bring out the best in your blooms. 

Also, find out where to find Deryn and Steve at the Kitchen Warehouse Homegrown Market Day September 9th. 

Dr Paul Barber of ArborCarbon fell in love with trees and ecology as a young man and brings that passion and knowledge to his talk with Deryn and Steve. 

He covers tree technology, the environmental impacts of healthy trees, and the emotional connection people have to their trees. If you're trying to choose a good tree for that tricky spot in your yard, or just love the spectacle of a well placed Oak or Ash, he's got something for you. 

Garden Writer, Horticultural expert and ABC broadcaster Sabrina Hahn brings her particular brand of humour and knowledge to All The Dirt for this week's episode. 

She talks with Steve and Deryn about her love for Begonias, her upbringing in New Guinea, her home garden and creating vegie gardens in Aboriginal communities. 

Deryn and Steve are getting excited with the first hints of Spring and priming their gardens for the best growing season of the year. 

Soil and bed preparation, starting the spring vegies, stocking up on seedlings as well as good fertilising, this is the best place for all the tips and tricks to make the most of the season. 

Darren Seinor from Garden Solutions chats to Deryn and Steven about creating gardens, his favourite plants and tips for great soil. 

Darren brings more than 20 years experience to bear to talk about how to get the best out of our tricky West Aussie soils as well as all the tips and tricks of making your garden look its best. 

Steve and Deryn sat down with landscape architect Craig Woodroffe of family nursery Ellenby Tree Farm. The 6 acre site is Perth's biggest display nursery for advanced trees and one of the biggest tree nurseries in Australia. Craig talks about his favourite trees, and transplanting big trees. If you love your trees, and let's face it, we all do, this is the episode for you. 

Dave Proudmore from Swan Valley Gourmet Fungi discuss the range of exotic and delicious mushrooms available to the home gardener.

Geoff Richards from Richgo talks about his family's Garden Industry history and their unique project f turning food waste into electricity. Paul Urquhart Author, Editor and Garden Tour Guide.

Fire consultant Rohan Carboon discusses the best ways and ideas to make our homes and gardens as fire safe as possible.

Environmental biologist and Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo discusses the amazing and wonderful world of Frogs.

Winter in the garden, Deryn and Steve discuss the jobs that need attention in the garden during winter.

Richard Heathcote is currently Director of Benefaction at historic Home and Garden, Carrick Hill in Adelaide. He previously managed for a decade Rippon Lea Estate, the National Trust's flagship property in Melbourne. He presented for ABC TV's The New Eden - a six part series tracing the evolution of the the Australian Garden.

Chris joins Deryn and Steve on their 50th Episode and celebrates the launch of his new book A Place in The Country. A wonderful guide for small landholders and those that dream of a tree change.

Microbiologist Dr Uwe Stroeher talks to Steve and Deryn about the incredible science behind the life in our soils and its importance to  food security.

Jim Fogarty is an award-winning landscape designer and garden writer who has twice presented at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and exhibited display gardens in the USA, Singapore and Japan where he has won many gold and 'best in show' awards. He speaks to Steve and Deryn on this week's 'All The Dirt' podcast about garden design and garden travel.

Dr Jana Söderlund is a sustainability consultant and environmental educator who believes that nature needs to play a bigger part in our built environment. She speaks to Steve and Deryn on this week's All The Dirt podcast about the social, environmental and economic benefits of 'biophilic architecture'.

For the last ten years landscape architect Keith Edwards has worked for The Digger's Club in 'Heronswood' in Dromana and 'St. Erth' at Blackwood, Victoria.

He is Diggers' garden designer and he speaks to Deryn and Steve on this week's All The Dirt podcast about his passion for soil health, heirloom vegetables and creating productive and beautiful gardens.

Tim Davies is an award winning landscaper whose design, construction and maintenance company has been transforming gardens since 1983. He talks with Deryn Thorpe and Steve Wood on this week's 'All The Dirt' podcast about his life, garden trends and passions.

Celebrity butcher Vince Garreffa,  is a larger-than-life personality with 50 years of experience in the meat industry and a passion for raising money for charity. He shares his life story on this week's 'All The Dirt' podcast with Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe.

Guy Jefferys, award winning head chef at Millbrook Winery, grows all the fruit and vegetables served in the restaurant.  He speaks with Deryn and Steve on this week's All The Dirt podcast about growing your own heirloom crops. 

John Patrick, is well known to Australians as a former presenter on ABC's television series Gardening Australia but he is also a well known landscaper, garden author and traveller. He speaks to Deryn and Steve on this week's All The Dirt podcast about his life, love of plants and favourite gardens.

Professor Tim Entwisle, the Director and Chief Executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, enjoys communicating and promoting science, plants and gardens. In this week's 'All The Dirt' podcast, recorded in the Melbourne Botanic Garden, he shares with Steve and Deryn some of his favourite trees, his fascination with algae and love of garden travel.

Joe Tassone from Tass 1 Nursery grows a wide range of common and unusual fruits at his Middle Swan nursery.

On this week's All The Dirt podcast he chats with Steve and Deryn about growing fruits in sub tropical and Mediterranean climates and they taste and discuss the fruits he picked that morning from his garden.

The fruits are: panache and hasbergen figs, acerola cherry, orange berry, Chinese date (Ju-jube), beach cherry, white sapote, tropical wampee, native wampi, wax jambu and passion fruit.

Ross Mars is a wastewater specialist, permaculture teacher and author who speaks to Steve and Deryn on this week's All The Dirt podcast about designing systems that reuse water in the house and garden.

In this week's podcast Terry Sellick, the Lawn Doctor, talks with Deryn and Steve about the best lawn varieties, dispels a few turf myths and shares tips on maintenance to keep lawns looking good year round.

Since 1987 the Varischetti family have been growing tropical plants in their 10-acre Beechboro nursery,  Coast Road Palms. In this week's podcast Steve and Deryn are joined by Connie and son Daniel to talk about the plants that thrive in warm areas outside of the tropics.

Neville Passmore is a passionate horticulturalist who was born into a gardening family and has spent more than 47 years in the gardening industry.  On this week's podcast he speaks to Steve and Deryn about his career which includes plant production, gardening retailing, media and education and his passion for bringing greenery into suburbs and cities.