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- Snow Seeds to Pollinator Pathways in Norway
People are thinking outside the box when it comes to gardening and biodiversity. We recently heard about a smart idea out of Norway: they're actually combining snow with wildflower seeds and spreading it over hillsides. Imagine, literally planting flowers with snow! We're buzzing about how this cool concept could transform dormant ski hills into vibrant pollinator highways in the summer, and why you might not want to turn your entire yard into a wildflower free-for-all just yet.
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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!
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Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
10 min - Poinsettia Secrets: How to Keep Yours Growing
This week's listener question is a timely one from Karen who is growing an iconic seasonal beauty - the Poinsettia! We totally get it—these plants are the quintessential holiday vibe, but they can be a little dramatic especially if you want to have one until next Christmas. We’re sharing all the secrets to Poinsettia success, from watering tips to the timely process of getting them to re-bloom.
CONNECT WITH USThank you for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review, and listen for new gardening discussions every week!
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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CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
12 min - That Poinsetta's Not For Sale
Ever walked into a space—like an office or a cozy community center—and just felt instantly better? Sure, the colour of the walls and orientation of the furniture influences the overall vibe, but chances are, plants are a big component too! We're on the road this week seeing how The Core in downtown Calgary to explore how plants inspire the holiday season in our shared spaces like malls, community centres, and more.
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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! 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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Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
CREDITS
12 min - Scientists Discover a New Hoya Species!
If your home is filled with trailing Hoya vines? Well, researchers have just announced the discovery of an entirely new Hoya species—Hoya dawodiensis—hidden away in the remote corners of India. It’s a powerful reminder that our planet still holds incredible secrets, and that every houseplant favourite has a wild origin story.
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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! 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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Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
14 min - DIY Wedding Blooms
It's Wednesday. That means we turn things over to you and this week, we received a beautiful question on the podcast this week from a listener whose daughter is getting married next summer (congrats!) and is planning on making 12 floral centrepieces for the event! What should she do?
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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! 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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Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
15 min - Green Initiative Tree Troubles in Montreal
Ever feel like you're fighting for your patch of green? Imagine your city is doing an amazing thing by planting half a million trees but your already bountiful yard is chosen for one of these trees?! Should you have a say? We're digging into a wild story from Montreal where a resident is battling the city over their grand tree-planting plans. Is it green ambition or overreach?
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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! 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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CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
13 min - Plant-based Wellness: The Berry That Could Reset Your Metabolism
It's Diabetes Awareness Month and you may be asking, "Why are the Helpful Gardeners talking about this?" Sure, this might seem like a heavy topic, but there’s a fascinating connection! A new study came out proving how a desert berry may hold secrets to improving metabolic health.
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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! 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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Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
10 min - Holiday Decorating for Plant People
The holiday season is officially upon us, and while we all love sparkling trees and twinkling lights, who says the festive cheer has to stop at your traditional fir? We're big fans of bringing nature indoors, and what better way to celebrate than by giving our beloved houseplants a little holiday glow-up? Forget just one tree – your entire plant family can join the festivities!
10 min - Plants... Uh... Find a Way | Plants Adapting To Extreme Weather
What if we could grow tomatoes in Death Valley? Your garden wilts in a heatwave, but this tiny plant thrives! We’re diving into a desert survivor that actually grows faster when temperatures soar above 49°C. Could this plants genes unlock potential for previously harsh growing conditions?
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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! 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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Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
16 min - Why Goats are the G.O.A.T. of Weed Control
Did you know that goats are great weeders? If you've been to Calgary, AB, you may have seen Nose Hill Park host a herd of fluffy, four-legged lawnmowers tackle the weeds here annually. Plus, their digestive systems are champions at limiting the spread of harmful weeds in our natural areas! Let's dive in on today's episode....
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! Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod
Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast
CREDITS
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp
Music by: Forestmusic
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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!