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- BONUS: Springo! Signs of Spring
Colin found another sign of spring in his garden this week! What are you seeing in your community?
5 min - Let's Google It
Google is a common tool for gardeners to diagnose plant issues which can be helpful especially for those weird questions you feel dumb for uttering out loud, but it can also problematic as some scenarios require a fuller picture to diagnose.
Today, we explore common gardening questions and concerns that gardeners often Google. We're talking about plant odors, noises, and health issues. Is your plant making sounds? Do you have mushrooms? Did your garden hose stop working? Is your garden flooding? What plants resemble animals? Plants that start with the letter 'N'?
Have a question or comment for Colin? Send it our way and we'll talk about it on the podcast!
Leave a Voice Note: LINK
Email us: [email protected]
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google
Leave a Voice Note: LINK
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SHOW NOTES | CLICK HERE
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
38 min - BONUS: Flower Dating Reality TV
I think it's time to get back in the garden... Brandi has been deep in the reality TV and it's gone too far...
7 min - Engaging with Nature: Earth Week
The gardeners are on the road this week in downtown Calgary for Earth Week at the Core Shopping Centre! Exploring a fun craft for the kiddos, some fun Earth Day activities across Canada, and 11 low effect ways to celebrate Earth Day at home!
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Earth Week in Calgary
05:08 Fun Kids Activity
09:59 Community Events for Earth Day
15:00 Creative Earth Day Activities
20:01 Practical Tips for Environmental Awareness
24:56 Engaging with Nature and Local Flora
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google
Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod
SHOW NOTES | CLICK HERE
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
32 min - BONUS: Colin's Sign of Spring
What is your first signal that spring is here? Find out what Colin and Brandi consider to be theirs!
6 min - Spring Awakening: What to Find at Your Local Garden Center
As the spring growing season gets underway, what can you find growing at your local greenhouse? The gardeners explore iconic spring flowers, the benefits of buying some of your annuals early, climatizing or hardening off, home greenhouses, and effective shopping strategies.
Chapters
02:56 Exploring Iconic Spring Plants
09:00 The Benefits of Early Planting
14:49 Maximizing Growth Potential
17:43 Tips for Plant Care and Maintenance
26:07 The Importance of Climatizing Plants
31:40 Shopping Strategies for Garden Centers
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google
Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod
SHOW NOTES | CLICK HERE
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
40 min - Who’s Been Digging in the Dirt?
Someone was lurking in Brandi's garden this week...
We're explore some of the common critters you may find in your backyard at any time of the day and what they may be interested in. What kind of natural deterrents and preventative measures can you use to creating a balanced ecosystem?
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google
Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod
SHOW NOTES | CLICK HERE
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
41 min - BONUS: We Went to a Seed Swap
Brandi and Colin BOTH attended their first seed swap a little while ago! Find out what their experiences were like!
Check out our episode on Seed Swaps!
8 min - GARDEN COURT: Are HOA's Helpful or Too Restrictive?
We're talking Homeowners Associations (HOAs), exploring their benefits and drawbacks. In this episode we'll touch on some of the common rules imposed by HOAs, the tension between maintaining property values and allowing personal expression, conflict resolution within HOAs, the complexities of neighborhood dynamics, the pros and cons of HOAs, and more.
If you're part of an HOA, we talking about how to engage with your communities and challenge outdated or restrictive rules, fostering a more harmonious living environment.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Individuality in Communities
01:08 Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
04:39 Common HOA Rules and Regulations
05:49 Public Perception of HOAs
07:23 The Balance Between Uniformity and Individuality
09:19 Personal Experiences with HOAs
11:26 The Role of Community in HOA Dynamics
14:27 The Conflict Between Rules and Personal Freedom
19:27 Conflict Resolution in HOAs
22:00 The Impact of Rules on Community Relationships
27:20 Navigating Neighborhood Dynamics
30:15 The Impact of Aesthetic Rules
33:35 Understanding Common Areas and Shared Spaces
38:53 The Pros and Cons of HOAs
43:10 Challenging HOA Rules and Community Engagement
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google
Instagram |thehelpfulgardenerspod
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
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About The Helpful Gardeners
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. Colin is a certified horticulturist with decades of experience working in landscaping, gardening and houseplants in various climactic zones. Brandi is a beginner with a passion to ask questions.
Subscribe to catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!