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Send us a textA little late this time as we had a few technical difficulties.Not to worry - we sorted it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.🌿 Episode Highlights:🍵 Tea of the Week: Hawthorn flowers and leaf tips—Used in Chinese medicine for centuries to reduce blood pressure 🌿🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to Sue Jones-Nicholson—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! We’re in a Barren Pe...

Send us a text🌸 Urban Beekeeping Buzz with Cormac Farrell! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re thrilled to have Cormac Farrell, author of Urban Beekeeping, join us! 🐝 Catch the episode now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🍯 Main Topic: Cormac shares his incredible journey from hobby beekeeper to the Australian Government’s Head Beekeeper! Discover how his love for bees led him to this prestigious role and get insights from his book Urban Beekeeping, perfect...

Send us a text🌟 Bonus Episode Alert! 🌟We've just released an inspiring bonus podcast interview featuring Jesse from Freshlink! 🎙️ Jesse shares some truly thought-provoking ideas about the way we shop and how it impacts our health. 🌱🛒 His engaging perspective is a must-hear for anyone interested in conscious choices and wellness. 🙌Catch this special episode on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify – we're so grateful to Jesse for sharing his time and insights with us! 💚Freshlink is a Wholefo...

Send us a text🌸 Wholefood Shopping at Its Best with Jesse Herbert! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re thrilled to introduce Jesse Herbert from Freshlink, Wanaka! 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🍎 Main Topic: Jesse shares his journey from a rural, self-sufficient upbringing to following his grandfather’s market gardening footsteps. By 18, he knew he wanted to be a greengrocer, Jesse bought, and has since built up Freshlink, a unique store wher...

Send us a text🌸 Join the Community Garden Movement! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re celebrating community gardening, sowing by the moon, and brightening up with Zinnias! 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🌱 Main Topic: Diana Manson from QLDC joins us to talk about the power of Community Gardens—bringing people together for sustainable, shared spaces. 🌿🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Simplify your routine—let the moon guide you on the best times to s...

Send us a text🌿 Episode Highlights:🍵 Tea of the Week: Lemongrass Tea—a refreshing favourite of Connie Cao, our guest this week. Perfect anytime of the day. 🌿🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to Sasha Pollard—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! We’re in a Barren Period until the 26th, then the Root Crop Sowing Phase on the 27th & 28th, with the Cultivate Period lasting until 4...

Send us a text🌸 Let’s Plant the Seeds of Success this Spring! 🌸We’re here to guide you through this busy spring season. 🌱 Join us on Your Garden Coach NZ as we dig into the latest tips for a thriving garden. Available on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🛡️ Main Topic: Scarecrows—learn how these classic garden protectors can be both functional and fun in your vegetable patch!🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Unlock the mysteries of lunar gardening! With the full moon on 18th ...

Send us a text🌸 Spring is in the Air! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re all about keeping your garden thriving through spring. 🌱 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🛏️ Main Topic: A Crop Rotation Refresher! Keep your garden beds healthy and productive. 🌱 Plus, learn how gardening by the moon can boost your results—Waxing moon = rising moon, perfect for growing leafy greens and above-ground crops. 🌙🐝 Wasp Management: Peter Visser is back to talk about ...

Send us a text🌸 Spring is Here, and Your Garden is Ready to Thrive! 🌸In this week’s episode of Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re covering Spring tasks and expert tips to help your garden bloom. 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:👧 Gardening with Children (Part 5): This week, we’re thrilled to have Anita Croft from Growing Kiwi Gardeners join us! 🌻 Anita shares her incredible Early Childhood Gardening programmes—teaching kids to grow, explore, and fall in lov...

Send us a text🌸 Spring is Springing! 🌸In this week's episode of Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re diving into the joys of sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings. 🌱 Catch us on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!🌷 Episode Highlights:🌷 Special Guest: We chat with Luke Gardener from Longbush Cottage about his stunning Tulip Festival and the most gorgeous glasshouses available in New Zealand! 🏡💐👧 Gardening with Children (Part 4): Continuing our series on empowering little gardeners, with tips to...

Send us a text🌱 Spring Season 2, Episode 3 is Live! 🎧This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, some essential tips for a thriving spring garden. 🌸 Catch us on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🌾 Mastering Mulch: Learn how to mulch like a pro—your plants will love you, and those weeds won’t stand a chance! 🌱🌘 Garden Tasks: Descending Moon in the waning phase means it's time to sow root crops like carrots, beets, and radishes. 🌕🥕🥧 Vegetable of the Week: Rhubarb—a fabulo...

Send us a text🌼 Spring Season 2, Episode 2 is LIVE! 🎧Catch us on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for this week's gardening goodness! 🌱🌿 Episode Highlights:🏡 Planting Your Glasshouse: Got a new glasshouse and not sure where to start? We've got tips to help you! 🍅🥒👧 Gardening with Children (Part 2): Learn how gardening can build self-image and empower kids. 🌻🥬 What's Harvesting in NZ? Find out what's in season right now!🌾 Foraging Focus: It's time to hunt for Nettles, Chickweed, and Cle...

Send us a text🌿 Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! 🌿Jen and I originally set out to create a year’s worth of gardening podcasts, packed with tips and tricks for beginner gardeners and the skills we’ve picked up along the way. But thanks to your incredible support, we’re thrilled to keep going! 🎉This season, expect fresh advice, inspiring guest talks, and maybe even a few local workshops! 🧑‍🌾In today’s episode: ✨ We revisit our reasons for gardening by the moon. ✨ Begin a 5-part series on Gardeni...

Send us a textWow, we've completed our 1st year of Podcasting. Spring Episodes, Series 2 start next week and we are refreshing our content for you to enjoy.This week Asparagus is in the limelight.Root Crop Sowing on 28th & 29th August.Happy gardening,Ali and JenSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good thing...

Send us a textIt's good to be home, but wow what a wonderful trip. So good to be back in the studio with Jen.Tomatoes are the talk of gardeners right now - when to get them started?? And other useful information.Yarrow and Mint Tea, dried and stored last season.Moon Calendar - Waxing Moon - Root Crop sowing NOWBook 'Broccoli and Other Love Stories', Paulette Whitney Ali reviews her visit to Chateau de Courterolles in Burgundy. What a wonderful park/garden.$20 Voucher from Kings See...

Send us a textStinging nettle tea - it's so good for you.Cultivate 17th to 20th August.Sow Root Crops 21-22 then again28th & 29thWe talk about cabbages this week.Book reference "Secrets of Longevity" Dr Maoshing NiAli reports from L'Escargot Errant - The Wandering SnailWinner of this week's $20 Voucher Bronwyn @bees.picton.gardenHuge thanks to our financial supporters. Your donations are helping us to bring this podcast to you each and every week.Happy gardeningAli and JenSupport the show...

Send us a textThank you for joining us again for your weekly dose of gardening chat.This week - Container gardening, a great way to start your early gardening - close to the house so you can keep an eye on things, and get back into the swing of checking on your veggies each day. We will take a closer look at the Spring Onion, an underrated and under appreciated tasty addition to your meals.Ali reports from another French garden Chateau de LantillyWeb details - https://www.bourgogne-touri...

Send us a textThis week we continue our glass house topic, and we discuss the Walipini Tasks this week - prep your soil in readiness for sowing and planting Sow your Root Crops 30th & 31st JulyVeg of the week - PeasTea is Lemon Verbena - consider adding these seeds to your list.Happy GardeningJen and AliSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our websi...

Send us a textSpring sowing is beginning around the country, We will take a look at some early options.Ever thought about extending your season with a greenhouse, glasshouse, tunnel house or Walaipini? We have some suggestions to help you decide which would suit you best. Book of the Week - The Englishman’s Country - a collection of musings, my favourite is from Vita Sackville-WestYou have one more week to enter the competition for the Tiny Zen Garden from Little Hill Lawrence @littlehil...

Send us a textIt's hard to believe were are releasing episode 40. This time last year the podcast was alive only in my mind. We have been delighted so many of you are enjoying our weekly garden updates.A huge thank you to those of you who are contributing to the costs. If you are in a position to help visit Buzzsprout.com - Your Garden Coach, (or Patreon) there you can decide how much you'd like to gift each month. It really does make a huge difference to us. We don't have anything to sell to...

Send us a textIt appears that over Winter our Episode releases each week are a little later than anticipated. Let's roll with that for the time being.A full episode this week updating your current winter tasks, yes there is plenty to keep you motivated and enjoying the benefits of being in the garden even if winter days are shorter (and cooler). Go on, wrap up warm, head outside and get your Vitamin G (Green).We talk about Planning your Spring Garden this week - what did you learn from last w...

Send us a textHappy Winter Solstice, by the time you are listening to this episode (late again), you will be on the right side of the season, heading straight towards Spring. On the other hand, here in France, where Summer is yet to arrive, we've received incredible quantities of rain every day. We fitted actual floodgates at a friends house this afternoon, a fabulous design used in many low-lying areas of the UK and Europe. Floods are becoming more common-place as I reported about one o...

Send us a textOnce again we apologise for the delay in releasing this episode. We will try harder.This week we take a look at the moon calendar. It’s’ sowing and planting time and we have a few suggestions for your vegetable and flower gardens.Ali visited Eltham Palace and grounds just after visiting RHS Chelsea, this garden is definitely one to visit if you find yourself in London. Boyhood home to King Henry VIII. The Palace was modernised in the 1930’s in Art Deco style.Congratulations...

Send us a textApologies once again for the delay in uploading the podcast - I am definitely on French time.Another RHS Chelsea report today. Hope you enjoy it.Stay warm, but do get your hands in the dirt as often as you can, it will make you feel good. AliSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take tim...

Send us a textA special report from RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week. Ali was incredibly fortunate to be invited into one of the Show Gardens to interview the designers. What a surreal experience to be recording the very talented Dido Milne and Sophie Parmenter in the garden they designed for The National Autistic Society. An enveloping, safe and calm garden in the midst of a bustling show. Upon stepping into the garden, this girl from the countryside who prefers peace and qu...

Send us a textHello listeners, I am currently in transit and technology is getting the better of me. I've finally managed to upload this week's podcast but... I cant get my notes to update you on what is in the podcast. So, you will have a lovely surprise.Hoping to update this blurb when I get settled in France. In the meantime, happy listening and happy gardening, AliSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoac...

Send us a textThis week, by popular request, we give some tips on what to record in your diaries to make the most of your observations and assist with forward planning.We have two guests this week, Phoebe Atkinson from @nga_kaupeka, Phoebe is a founding member of the Secret Gardens of Aotearoa group and the strength behind the very successful Forrest Hill Community Garden.Our second guest is Rita Hammond from SustainaGrow - Rita talks about her innovative wool mats, and she has a fabulous com...

Send us a textRosehip and Pine needle foraged teaErin Allison from Harvest Homegrown gives us a snapshot of her Hāwea Market Garden - she also teaches us how to grow micro-greens . @harvesthomegrown book your spot at Erin's Winter Workshop now.We draw the winner of the 2nd NZ Bulbs Competition - huge thanks to Paul and Gemma for supporting our podcast.Cultivate 8th & 9th MaySow and plant from 10th - 20th MayBook - How to store your Home-grown produce - John and Val HarrisonThe Money Savin...

Send us a textTea - Kānuka A New Zealand NativeThree gardening periods this weekBarron - 1st-3rd May - avoid planting. “Spoil your soil with goodness”Sow Root Crops 4th & 5thIn temperate climates sow radish, onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, and try ginger too. In frosty zones sow radish, swedes Jerusalem artichoke, and turnips.Cultivate period 6th - 9th Just do a few odd jobs - store away hoses and protect water timers if you intend leaving them in situ over winter, they will ex...

Send us a textA busy week this week… Lots of Autumn tasks coming up.We welcome back the very talented Leah Evans @mrs.evans.garden Leah gives us a Snapshot of her Autumn garden and she has some inspiring wisdom for us.Tea - Lemon balm and Sage - a favourite of ours.NZ Bulbs have partnered with us for the 2nd of 3 Bulb Giveaways - Enter this fabulous competition (open to NZ residents only, Drawn on 3rd May, winner announced in Episode 32) email your entry to coach@yourgardencoach.nz with the a...

Send us a textWe enjoy a cup of Dried Yarrow and Mint tea today - it’s a winner, Jen loves it.Dr Compost joins us for a chat about… composting! He’s a mine of information and has a few ideas to help Jen get started with composing.Take a look at Ben’s Socials @dr_compost & Dr Compost on fb, Ben talks about Bokashi composting in his latest video.We learn about two lesser-known Vitamins G & G. That’s right, Gratitude and Green, we take stock of just how beneficial being grateful and spen...

Send us a textPostgraduate Researcher Daniellé du Plooy shares with us her studies into The Future of Food Systems in Aotearoa New Zealand and the role of key stakeholders’ in shaping that future. Daniellé aims to highlight the diversity of values, opportunities, visions and concerns about the future of food in NZ, Danilellé has so much valuable knowledge to share, so we sat back and gave her free rein to open our eyes and minds to her relevant and important subject matter.We take a look...

Send us a textWhat a week for competitions woohoo!The winner of our Kings Seeds Seasonal Gift Pack is Rebecca TeoneaThe NZ Bulbs Pack goes to Linda- Marie StokkeAnd the $20 Weekly Gift Voucher from Kings goes to Rachel Chamberlain Congratulations to you all, and huge thanks to Kings Seeds and NZ BulbsYarrow Tea today - We dried the flowers when they were in peak bloom and have stored two jars for use over winter.Jobs for the Week - so much information on this week's podcast - let’s get t...

Send us a textIn this week's episode:Beetroot - grow lots, it's so good for your blood. We focus on this vegetable today.We talk to Paul Hoek from NZ Bulbs, what a delight, Paul tells us everything we need to know to grow gorgeous Spring bulbs. It’s ordering time for bulbs. Paul has a wonderful gift pack for us to give away in this week's competition.Jane Wrigglesowrth’s Tummy-Taming Tea was supposed to be our tea of the week but time ran out! That’s life! So we talk about it as we drink my f...

Send us a textI might take a moment to thank our listeners for joining us each week and for the lovely feedback you give us.Each message is welcomed and helps us to write the stories you’d like us to tell. Please keep your emails coming. Building this gardening community is heartwarming and very fulfilling. You are appreciated.In this weeks episode we talk to Charlotte from Kings Seeds. A family-owned small business, run with expertise and passion. We’ve discovered our values align well ...

Send us a textPodcast Episode 24What a week! - The Wanaka A&P Show was a huge success, Jen and Ali won a few prizes in the Home Industries Sections Including 1st Place for our Scarecrows.This week we talk about Wildlife in the Autumn GardenWe bust some Tomato MythsAnd we have quite a long list of jobs this week.The Moon is Waxing which is ideal sowing and planting time.So make yourself a cup of Ginger and Lemongrass tea and let’s get learning.Glossary term - Cold Frame - a place to grow w...

Send us a textIt’s Autumn, and there's lots happening in the garden and kitchen.Harvesting is in full swing, pickling, preserving, and so much fresh produce to share.Autumn tasks include mulching, and choosing bulbs for Spring colour, always a favourite pastime. Keeping those roses going - deadheading and removing any diseased leaves from the area.Your pumpkins will need plenty of water, and mound up those Yams to keep the sun off the tubers.Collect good quality seeds and store them carefully...

Send us a textRobert Owen is a delight to listen to, a gentleman beekeeper. With a PhD in Varroa, and having been a beekeeper for 25 years, Robert is a mine of common sense beekeeping advice.Roberts publishers, Exile Publishing, have kindly donated a copy of ‘Honey Bee Pests and Diseases’ - A Complete Guide to Prevention and Management. Detailed chapters, illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, as well as other health-related problems a bee colony might face. An easy-to-comprehend...

Send us a textThis week we enjoyed talking with Keren Mackay, aka The Professional Country Woman.Keren designed a wonderful Crop Rotation Poster that Ali has been referring to for about 10 years - it’s a gemKeren has kindly gifted a poster to one of our listeners - Listen in to hear how you can win.Jen and Ali enjoyed fresh apple tea - this delicious drink made with fresh apple juice, a splash of lemon juice, and topped up with boiling water was absolutely delicious. Ideal on a cooler morning...

Send us a textHamish from Seacliff Organics @seaclifforganicsjoins us and talks all about the variety of products we can add to improve our soil.We mentioned the book - 'The Intelligent Gardener' by Steve SolomanSeed libraries - all you need to know Garden tasks this week - Sowing and Planting for winter crops.Tea - Bee balm… not one of our favouritesChelsea chop - Jen discovers this is not a dance move!Vegetable of the week - KohlrabiGreen - Early White Vienna, Grand Duke & Green Du...

Send us a textAre you still confused about gardening by the moon? Let’s talk a bit about why we promote this age-old practice.Liz Buggs joins us to talk about the Wanaka A&P Show schedule - Do get involved with your local A&P Show, they are a wonderful annual event that reminds us of the benefits of getting together as a community in a very wholesome way.'Edible Flowers' that brighten our plates and tastebuds, is our main topic this week.Our Tea of choice today is Lemon balm with a da...

Send us a textToday we discuss Soil Testing and soil amending. A fascinating subject, we barely scratch the surface of the topic but we will have a follow-up discussion with Hamish from Seacliff Organics later in the month.Garden tasks this week - we are in the Barren Period until the 6th & 7th when it’s the ideal time to direct sowing root crops.Todays Tea is a 'blend', suited to enjoying after a big meal, as a digestif1 tsp dried mint leaves1 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp dried ginger root (I u...

Send us a textPodcast Episode 17 now availableA little late uploading this time so the dates are slightly off (apologies - Life got in the way) Today we talk about water retention in your Summer garden - water restrictions are now in place here in Central Otago, we find out how to make the most of every available drop (and Ali gets a bit grumpy at the excessive irrigation mismanagement around here!)We enjoy a raspberry leaf tea using leaves from Jen's abundant raspberry patch.Cultivate p...

Send us a textA soothing Chamomile Tea to enjoy whilst listening to Jen and Ali ramble on about - Bitter lettuce issuesSeed germination testsVegetable of the week - CucumberWhat is happening in the garden this week Windfall apples - don't waste themBook of the Week - Herbs - Herb Gardening from the Ground Up - Sal Gilbertie & Larry SheehanInstagram of the Week - @almaverde.permacultura (based in Chile)Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagr...

Send us a textIn today's episode We interview Erin Allison, Grower, and owner/operator of Harvest Homegrown in Hawea. Erin generously shares a wealth of vegetable-growing knowledge gained over the last eight years growing food for her weekly subscribers.Erin talks about her regular hands-on workshops where attendees learn season-relevant, vegetable garden tasks and tricksOur tea of the day is delicious, refreshing, Sage - so easy to pick a few leaves of this year-round perennial.We...

Send us a textHappy New Year to our lovely listeners. Gosh, it’s hot, gardening is happening early in the morning and after dinner these days, definitely not during the day.Our big concern here in Central Otago is WATERING!!! We’re parched and any rain we have been receiving has barely wet the surface. This is why we MULCH liberally, it really does help retain moisture around the roots.In today's episode - We enjoy a simple cup of Lemon Tea, lemons always uplift my mood, even just to loo...

Send us a textWe wish our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a happy start to the New Year. Many listeners have told us they will be binge-listening to catch up on our podcasts. Do remember to listen to the most recent podcast first.Stats show You Garden Coach is now in the top 25% of podcast ‘tune-ins’ in New Zealand - for this, we thank you all. Do keep sharing our Instagram and FB posts to “Grow” the listener base - thank you.More Foraged Tea, this week the Mullein is looking beautiful g...

Send us a textForaged Tea - today we try Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) which grows abundantly in our district. I think I've found a new favourite. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding, and if surgery is coming up.We talk about this week's garden jobs - be sure to listen to the most current episode first. From the 15th of December, we are back into sowing and panting.Our vegetable of the week is KaleWhen to take cuttings - we all love free plantsOur guest this week is the lovely Jane Wrigg...

Send us a textFeeding the soil that feeds your tomatoes - we learn how to make homemade tomato fertiliser.Garden happenings for this week according to the moon calendar.Aphids - what do we do about them?Instagram account of the week - @she.grows.stuff Glossary - Cloche - a bell-shaped cover that protects your seedlings from birds and rabbits (and dogs).The not-so-secret life of goats - little troublemakers! We draw the ‘Hands In The Dirt’ Book giveaway - congratulations Raych Foye&n...

Send us a textEpisode 10In todays episode:Elderflower TeaDoes birdsong stimulate plant growth?And we talk with the wonderful Leah Evans about her first book 'Hands in the Dirt' - there's a competition to win a copy. Garden Happenings this week-succession planting-catmint mosquito repellant-cabbage white butterflies-tomato careVegetable of the week - Globe ArtichokeGlossary - Floiar FeedingWe draw the winners of the Secret Gardens of Aotearoa book and the winner of the potato giveawa...

Send us a textToday we talk to Jane Mahoney, Jane, along with her daughter Sophie Bannan has written a beautiful book 'Secret Gardens of Aotearoa. Ali has a personal attachment to this book as her garden, Crosshill, features along with eleven other New Zealand gardens. Stunning photography, and plenty of tips from humble home gardeners. We know you'll love it as much as we do.We have a copy to giveaway - listen to the podcast for the question you need to answer and enter by emailing coach@you...

Send us a textToday we talk about - Borage TeaWhat are Cucurbits?Square Meter GardeningWe have the privilege of talking to Yotam and Niva Kay from Pākaraka PermacultureBook - One Magic Square - Lolo HoubeinOur very first Giveaway book - The Abundant Gardener published by Allen and UnwinListen to the podcast for competition details (open to NZ listeners only - sorry) send your answers to coach@yourgardencoach.nzGlossary - Biointensive - A method of organic gardening that focuses on growin...

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss Square Foot Gardening We share recipes for Weed Tea Fertiliser and Compost Tea fertiliser.Todays tea is made from spring Hawthorn leaves and blossomIt’s Root Crop sowing time on 9th & 10th November 2023Jen tells us just how many seeds the sunflower can produce on each head.Book - Square Foot Gardening - Mel BartholomewInstagram account of the week @forageandfeastThere’s still time to get tickets for the Secret Gardens Book Launch at Ali’s gar...

Send us a textIn this episode, we place the spotlight on Leeks What on earth is Hugelkulture? And it’s Tomato Time… We take a look at Garden tasks this weekGardening by the Moon Calendar Glossary Term – Square Foot Gardening How to buy your tickets for the ‘Secret Gardens of Aotearoa’ book launch at Crosshill Garden https://humanitix.com/nz/search?skipPrefillLocation=true&query=Secret+Gardens+&locationQuery=Wānaka&lat=-44.6942992&lng=169.1417...

Send us a textIn this episode we talk about - Garden tasks this week - planting timeSpinach - growing notesFood Forests and the Layering SystemCodling Moth treatment for fruit treesCompanion PlantingGarden Tea recipe - Lemon balm, rosemary, ginger and lemon. Book of the Week The Joy of Gardening Lynda HallinanGlossary - Hugelkulture - Mound or Hill Culture gardening. We’ll go into more detail next week.Instagram account of the week - sustainable_garden_projectThe Tui Garden Planting...

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about- Companion plantingSow and plant phase of the moon What does Perennial mean?Where and how do I sow seeds?And we talk once again to Jess and Anna - Two Sisters, One Garden about their Deep Scratch Composting technique and how they employ the hens to do all the hard work.Book of the Week Rebel Gardening by Alessandro VitaleInstagram of the week @_spicymoustache_ Tea - Mint, nice, and simple - just pick about 10 leaves per cup and add boilin...

Send us a textPodcast Notes for Buzzsprout Ep 3 11/10/23In this episode, we talk to Jess and Anna, Two sisters, One garden in Hawea FlatWe’ll take a look at -Garden tasks this weekGardening by the Moon CalendarTips for growing great carrotsChop and DropBook of the week - Hands in the Dirt: Grow your own Kai - Leah Evans. Publisher Allen & UnwinInstagram account of the week @mrs.evan.gardenGlossary - Dibber - A dibber is a long, stick-like tool used to make holes for seeds and s...

Send us a textIn this episode, we talk about -Garden tasks this week - Sowing Root CropsGrouping your vegetables into ‘families’ in order to create a 4 Bed, Crop Rotation Plan. This method helps prevent the build-up of pests and diseases in the soil, keeps your soil healthy, and in turn each ‘family’ prepares the soil for the next rotationPerennial Vegetable Beds - crops that stay in the same garden bed each year.We look at the dreaded Spring Stinging Nettles - they are wonderfully nutritious...

Send us a textWelcome to the very first episode of Your Garden Coach. In this ‘Introduction’ episode we will give an overview of what we aim to achieve in our series. A garden podcast dedicated to beginner and intermediate gardeners who are keen to learn how to grow healthy, nutritious vegetables for their family.We will discover what the term ‘Kitchen Garden’ means. How we begin to understand our individual vegetable requirements. A sample of a wide variety of vegetable g...