The importance of insects such as bees for your garden, particularly your vegetable patch, can't be underestimated. Johanna Griggs has become incredibly passionate and interested in the humble bee. This passion is driving her gardening practices, which sees Johanna grow about 85% of the fruits and veggies she and her family eats. Charlie and Johanna share their passion for growing vegetables, compost and getting people involved in gardening.

On today’s episode:

• Johanna’s love of the garden and outdoors
• Johanna’s incredible passion for bees
• The importance of different plants to attract and support bees
• The variety of plants Johanna grows in her vegetable patch
• Johanna’s work with Beyond Blue

Today’s Guest: 

Johanna Griggs AM is an Australian television presenter, having hosted Better Homes and Gardens, House Rules, House Calls to The Rescue along with being one of 7's longest serving and most accomplished Sports hosts... including 8 Olympic Games, 3 Paralympic Games along with multiple world championships and Commonwealth Games. Johanna began her career in the pool as a competitive swimmer, winning a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and a silver medal at the 1991 World Championships... before retiring at the age of 19. Having hosted the 12-logie award-winning show Better Homes and Gardens for 19 years, she has become an Australian household name. She is a board member for Beyond Blue and works closely with the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the McGrath Foundation.

We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected]

Keen to build your own raised garden bed? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.

https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-build-a-raised-bed/

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