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- Green Spaces: Stylish Planting Tips for Your Home, Thrift Finds, & Community Love
We're exploring simple and stylistic ways to incorporate plants into your outdoor and indoor living spaces. We explore inspired approaches to decorating, benefits of thrifting, working with small spaces, and even how to spread plant love to your local community.
SPECIAL GUEST
Nancy Adie | Simply Styled Inspo
Nancy is the creator behind Simply Styled Inspo. Following a move from Toronto to Calgary she began her creative journey as a content creator to connect with her new community and it quickly took off from there. She is known for her approachable DIY’s, food creations and everyone’s thrifting bestie. She inspires her audience to embrace creativity, design beautiful spaces and prepare thoughtfully crafted meals that bring warmth and connection to everyday life.
Connect
Instagram: @SimplyStyledInspo
Chapters
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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!
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Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
42 min - Rooted in the Rockies: Growing Food and Community W/ Hartell Homestead
Farmers and homesteaders are the ultimate gardeners. While farmers and homesteaders are working on a grander scale than home gardeners, they’re most likely working through similar challenges like we are as gardeners, just on a grander scale. Take a peek behind the curtain at some of the many ways Hartell Homestead is growing not only for themselves, but for their community.
SPECIAL GUEST
Nick Shipley is the founder of Hartell Homestead, a gem in the heart of the Foothills near Diamond Valley, Alberta. Hartell Homestead connects community with sustainable, local food production. Visitors can learn about farming practices, engage with the land, and even harvest their own produce. Hartell Homestead is helping reshape local food systems, offering a deeper appreciation for sustainable agriculture and supporting the community with fresh, high-quality products.
https://www.hartellhomestead.com/Instagram
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 587-873-6027
Chapters
00:00 The Joy of Gardening and Community Connection
03:03 Understanding the Roles: Gardener, Homesteader, and Farmer
05:47 The Birth of Hartell Homestead
08:53 Sustainable Practices and Farm Operations
11:48 The Farm Shop: A Community Hub
14:57 Challenges and Innovations in Gardening
17:55 Crop Rotation and Soil Health
20:47 Must-Have Crops and Market Dynamics
28:46 The Journey of Cold-Hardy Vegetables
30:03 The Art of Weeding and Garden Maintenance
33:06 Overcoming Garden Burnout
38:02 Garden Planning Workshop Insights
45:38 Diverse Gardening Classes 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!
55 min - The Seed Swap Scoop
Seed swaps have been around for a looooong time. Even indigenous groups and farmers would share seeds to grow their crops or medicinal plants. Today, seed swaps are commonly organized into large events with one of the most popular being "Seedy Saturday" across Canada. The first Seedy Saturday dates back to the early 90's in Vancouver courtesy of Roy Forster of the Van Dusan Botanical Gardens. 500+ people showed up for it!Calgary's 'Seedy Saturday'
March 22nd, 2025 from 10a - 3p at the Bowness Community Association! Discover 40+ local exhibitors from plant associations, garden centres, seed growers, and more! Plus, there's presentations, food, and access to localized growing resources!
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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!
30 min - Live on Location at the Calgary Home & Garden Show
We're on the road this week exploring the Calgary Home and Garden Show! Learn about the benefits of local expertise, innovative gardening tools, and more!
Join us at the show on March 2nd at 12PM for our stage presentation on native plants!
Learn more: https://www.calgaryhgs.com/
33 min - Colin's Birthday Suit: Donuts, Memories, and 20 Q's
It's Colin's Birthday!
The gardeners are sharing donuts, stories, and facts about the birthday man himself. Colin shares his favorite plants to grow, what he wouldn't grow, memorable clients, and even the challenges he's faced in his gardening career.
Chapters
00:00 Celebrating Birthdays
03:01 Donut Party!
06:05 Nostalgic Memories
15:14 Getting to Know Colin!
34:20 Garden Court Information
Next week, we start 'Garden Court'. Every month, we as YOU to weigh in on a different divisive gardening topic.
GARDEN COURT | Seed Brands
When buying seeds, are you loyal to one brand or do you prioritize the seed variety despite brand name?
Send Us A Voice Note: LINK
Leave us a comment
Featured Past Episodes
- How to Mow a Lawn
- Halloween Special: Garden Gnomes
Special Local Shoutout: Donut Party!
Unsponsored: This sweet shop started in Edmonton back in 2017 and have grown to three locations and a location in Calgary! They're fluffy and creative doughnuts were a no brainer to help us celebrate Colin's birthday. Check them out!
- Featured in today's episode: The Texas Fritter & Birthday Suit.
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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!
38 min - 5 Considerations when Buying Houseplants
It's houseplant season! Plants can bring joy and beauty to any space and there's a lot to explore! In this episode, the gardeners explore:Beginner plants, plants that require very specific care, the diversity of philodendrons, plants that can survive without soil, low maintenance plants, the stunning world of Dracaena, plants that move in response to touch, pet safety, allergies, and how to know if a plant is easy or hard. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Houseplants and Personal Experiences03:04 Exploring Unique Houseplants05:54 The Versatile Snake Plant08:47 Carnivorous Plants: Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps12:13 Diverse Philodendrons and Their Care15:11 Air Plants17:52 Cacti: The Low-Maintenance Companions20:52 Dracaena: The Underappreciated Houseplant25:06 Exploring the Diversity of Dracaena28:16 The Unique Characteristics of Crassula30:58 The Sentimental Value of Hoya Plants36:56 5 Key Considerations for Buying Houseplants************************* CONNECT WITH USThank 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 GoogleInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
51 min - Houseplant Trends: Pasta Water, Milk, Ice Cubes, and Snow
We're delving into popular internet trends surrounding plant care. Should you use pasta water on your Monstera? Leftover Coffee on your Cactus? Ice Cubes on your Spider Plant? What about milk on your Fiddle Leaf Fig? What about using snow?We'll also dive into some practical plant care that you can provide during these colder, darker, winter months. Sound Byte of the Episode - "Don't milk your plants."CHAPTERS:00:00 Exploring Internet Plant Care Trends10:58 The Science Behind Plant Watering Hacks18:57 Unconventional Plant Care Methods26:59 Debunking Myths: Milk and Ice Cubes for Plants23:15 Filtered vs. Tap Water: The Impact on Plant Health24:48 Snow as a Water Source: Pros and Cons26:27 Plant Care Essentials: Cleaning and Maintenance30:07 The Importance of Plant Lights in Winter32:20 Supporting Your Plants: Innovative Solutions34:38 Pruning Tools: Why Quality Matters36:32 Top Dressing: Enhancing Soil Health
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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!
42 min - Gardening Intentions for 2025: A Fresh Start
The Gardeners are BACK! Welcome to a brand new year of growing and we're so excited for all the fun things ahead. In this episode, we tease some of the new questions we're tackling in the gardening world, and our 3 gardening intentions that may inspire yours!
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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!
35 min - Our Favourite Moments from 2024As we wrap up the holidays and plan for all the good stuff coming to your earholes in 2025, we’re taking a moment to look back on some of our favorite episodes from 2024! We had a lot of fun exploring garden tools, organic gardening, and even tackled the tough question of when it’s time to give up on your houseplants. We were also so lucky to be joined by some great guests too. Thank you for all your support and for your love of plants and gardening. Without you, we couldn't do this. Please share, comment, and subscribe for more tips, inspiration, and laughter in 2025!
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CONNECT WITH USThank 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
Social | Instagram
Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs
48 min - Christmas Special 2024
In this very special Christmas Day episode, the gardeners discuss their favourite seasonal movies, music, gifts, and more!
Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season.
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CONNECT WITH USThank 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
Social | Instagram
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!