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- Electric Plants, Adulting with Soil, and Your Horoscope Garden Bee
You know you're a plant nerd when you get joy out of discovering which bee is your horoscope match, buying bags of soil on the weekend is 'fun', and when your heart flutters when you find a new houseplant invention.
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
18 min - Houseplant Board Game and Garden Gnomes are Back
The world of gardening is undergoing a whimsical shift. From comfortable board games about keeping houseplants alive, to the prestigious grounds of elite flower shows. We're talking about a fun new game on Kickstarter and the return of the Garden Gnome to trendy gardens. What's your take?
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
18 min - Perennial Sharing: How to Not Kill Your Neigbours Kindness and Garden
Ever felt the pressure of working in someone else’s prized garden bed? This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a great listener question from Kurt, who was just gifted a Jacob’s Ladder by his neighbor. We’re breaking down how to dig it up so you don't kill the plant, the garden, and the neighbourly vibes.
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
22 min - On the Road... To Butchart Gardens!
Pack your bags, we're heading to Vancouver Island! This week, Brandi is taking us on a virtual getaway to the iconic Butchart Gardens, and yes—she’s filming a gorgeous exclusive vlog from the grounds! Find out how a limestone quarry became a global backyard aesthetic.
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PRESENTED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
22 min - Do This When You Build Your Annual Planters
There is a kind of seasonal panic that hits when you walk into the garden center in spring. The tables are overflowing with colour and possibiliity. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, not sure of how many to buy and how to pair them to create a beautiful planter? Designing a show-stopping container doesn't require artistic genius; We have a a simple, three-part formula that will get the ball rolling: Thriller, Filler, and Spiller.
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
30 min - Garden Foundation: Your Questions on Soil
Staring at a bare garden bed and wondering how much soil to order without ending up with either not enough or a mountain of leftovers? Plus, we’re demystifying the difference between loam, garden mixes and compost, and settling a "rock" debate between friends. Get the dirt on all things soil!
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
17 min - The World Cup of Gardening: Highlights from the Chelsea Flower Show
While North American eyes are on the Fifa World Cup next month, Europe is celebrating the world cup of gardening with the Chelsea Flower Show! From jaw-dropping show gardens to indoor plant carousels that move with the sun, we're exploring the trends and fun that can inspire your own garden!
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
18 min - Bee Discovery, Landscaping Hacks, and Planting Flowers Down Medians
What a packed episode! We're diving into a new discovery on bee survival that left us floored. Plus, Brandi has an update on her big landscaping project and a hack to help you pay for your gardening this spring. Plus, we’re taking you on a mini-road trip to Vancouver Island, where hundreds of locals will turn a massive main thoroughfare into a carpet of flower this spring.
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Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Edited by: Brandi Warren
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
18 min - Seeds of Doubt: Why That One Seed Company Deserves Another Go
Have you ever written off a seed brand based on your experience growing their product? A local gardener reached out frustrated that their seeds from a regional farm completely tanked last season.
"Where is the best place to buy seed packets? Last year I got them from _________ and they were terrible and didn't grow well!"
There are many reasons why a seed packet didn't bring you success. Let's explore more today.
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SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
15 min - From Fire Pit to Flower Garden
So, you’ve finally decided to ditch the old fire pit and that slate stone pad to grow something. We’re breaking down the details of excavation and planning for a new garden bed!
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Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN
Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
18 min
About The Helpful Gardeners
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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!