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🌿 Episode Highlights:

🍵 Tea of the Week: Chamomile—A soothing brew 🌿

🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to @michellemcdee—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! Cultivate your soil in preparation for sowing and planting from 3rd December. Time now to feed your plants with your homemade teas.

Warning: Evapotranspiration can take an incredible amount of moisture from your plants and soil, be sure to monitor moisture levels.

🌱Herb of the Week: Chamomile🌿

Main Topic: Old Herbals - a little history lesson.

Compost: What can we add to the Spring Compost?

Book of the Week: Horti Curious by Ann Treneman - Jen and I may have wandered off course a little this week - this is a book full of interesting tidbits and we got carried away. Ideal for the inquisitive gardener.

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A little late this time as we had a few technical difficulties.
Not to worry - we sorted it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.

🌿 Episode Highlights:

🍵 Tea of the Week: Hawthorn flowers and leaf tips—Used in Chinese medicine for centuries to reduce blood pressure 🌿

🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to Sue Jones-Nicholson—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! We’re in a Barren Period until the 25th, then the Root Crop Sowing Phase on the 26th & 27th.

🌱 Main Topic: We welcome a very special guest from just up the road in the beautiful Queensbury Hills, Lisa from Frogsong Farm, a very busy market garden 🌿

Book of the Week: The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook

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🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸

— Jen & Ali

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🌸 Urban Beekeeping Buzz with Cormac Farrell! 🌸

This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re thrilled to have Cormac Farrell, author of Urban Beekeeping, join us! 🐝 Catch the episode now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

🌿 Episode Highlights:

🍯 Main Topic: Cormac shares his incredible journey from hobby beekeeper to the Australian Government’s Head Beekeeper! Discover how his love for bees led him to this prestigious role and get insights from his book Urban Beekeeping, perfect for anyone curious about keeping bees in urban spaces.

🏆 Listener Giveaway: Congratulations to Terri Waerea, this week’s $20 Kings Seeds voucher winner! 🎉 Don’t forget to enter each week for your chance to win!

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Enhance your garden’s health with lunar wisdom! We’re in the Cultivate period starting the 15th—perfect for building soil fertility. Listen in for more tips! 🌱 Plus, root crop succession sowing on the 19th and 20th; it’s the ideal time to direct-sow those root crops!

🥬 Vegetable of the Week: Artichoke—this elegant perennial veggie deserves a place in your garden. Plant now to enjoy its unique flavors in seasons to come!

📖 Book of the Week: An Almost Impossible Thing by Fiona Davison—a fascinating read. Discover the challenges women in horticulture faced in the late 19th Century!

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🌟 Bonus Episode Alert! 🌟

We've just released an inspiring bonus podcast interview featuring Jesse from Freshlink! 🎙️ Jesse shares some truly thought-provoking ideas about the way we shop and how it impacts our health. 🌱🛒 His engaging perspective is a must-hear for anyone interested in conscious choices and wellness. 🙌

Catch this special episode on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify – we're so grateful to Jesse for sharing his time and insights with us! 💚

Freshlink is a Wholefoods Grocer in Wanaka.

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🌸 Wholefood Shopping at Its Best with Jesse Herbert! 🌸

This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re thrilled to introduce Jesse Herbert from Freshlink, Wanaka! 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

🌿 Episode Highlights:

🍎 Main Topic: Jesse shares his journey from a rural, self-sufficient upbringing to following his grandfather’s market gardening footsteps. By 18, he knew he wanted to be a greengrocer, Jesse bought, and has since built up Freshlink, a unique store where you won’t find any sugar, preservatives, additives, or flashy packaging. It’s Wholefood shopping at its finest!

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: We’re in the thick of sowing and planting this week! October is the busiest month on the sowing calendar, so keep those seeds coming! 🌱🌔

🥦 Vegetable of the Week: Asparagus—a spring favorite that keeps giving year after year. Now’s the time to get it growing!

🍵 Tea of the Week: Relax with a cup of Rose Petal, Mint, Yarrow, and Fennel Seed tea as you tune in. A delightful blend for any gardener’s day. 🌸

🏆 Listener Love: New Zealand’s favorite gardening podcast is still holding that #1 spot thanks to you! We’re grateful for each listen, comment, and shared story. 💚

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🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸

— Ali & Jen

#WholefoodShopping #GardeningByTheMoon #Asparagus #Freshlink #YourGardenCoachNZ #ListenerLove

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🌸 Join the Community Garden Movement! 🌸

This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re celebrating community gardening, sowing by the moon, and brightening up with Zinnias! 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

🌿 Episode Highlights:

🌱 Main Topic: Diana Manson from QLDC joins us to talk about the power of Community Gardens—bringing people together for sustainable, shared spaces. 🌿

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Simplify your routine—let the moon guide you on the best times to sow and grow for the most vibrant results!

🥦 Vegetable of the Week: Runner Bean—a versatile, high-yield choice that’s perfect for climbing up trellises in any garden!

🎉 Kings Seeds Giveaway: Congrats to Lynette Brown! Enjoy your $20 Kings Seed voucher and happy planting! 🌻

🍵 Tea of the Week: Refresh with a calming Borage, dried Nettle, and Lemon Balm blend—perfect for grounding yourself after a long day in the garden.

🌼 Flower Garden Tip: It’s Zinnia time! Sow these vibrant flowers now for a Mexican-themed display of bright colors. Native to Mexico and Central America, Zinnias have been charming European gardens since their introduction in the 1700s!

📖 Book of the Week: From the Wild by Heidi Merika—a beautiful forager’s handbook. Special thanks to Allen & Unwin for giving us the opportunity to review this wonderful resource! 🌱

🌽 Companion Planting Focus: Have you tried the Three Sisters planting method—a time-tested technique that brings together corn, beans, and squash for balanced growth and healthier soil?

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🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸

— Jen & Ali

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🌿 Episode Highlights:

🍵 Tea of the Week: Lemongrass Tea—a refreshing favourite of Connie Cao, our guest this week. Perfect anytime of the day. 🌿

🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to Sasha Pollard—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! We’re in a Barren Period until the 26th, then the Root Crop Sowing Phase on the 27th & 28th, with the Cultivate Period lasting until 4th November. Plenty of time to plan your next planting!

🌱 Main Topic: We welcome a very special guest from Melbourne, Australia—Connie Cao, author of Your Asian Veggie Patch! Connie introduces us to a variety of delicious, nutritious Asian vegetables that aren’t typically found in mainstream supermarkets. 🌿🥢

🎁 Upcoming Event: Don’t miss us at the WAO Festival of Nature on Saturday, 2nd November at The Camp, Hāwea! We’ve got some fabulous prizes to give away. 🎉

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🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸

— Jen & Ali

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🌸 Let’s Plant the Seeds of Success this Spring! 🌸

We’re here to guide you through this busy spring season. 🌱 Join us on Your Garden Coach NZ as we dig into the latest tips for a thriving garden. Available on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

🌿 Episode Highlights:

🛡️ Main Topic: Scarecrows—learn how these classic garden protectors can be both functional and fun in your vegetable patch!

🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Unlock the mysteries of lunar gardening! With the full moon on 18th October, we’re in the Cultivate Phase—perfect for building spring compost and getting those small weeds under control before they take over. 🌙

🌱 Vegetable of the Week: Breaking tradition with Fathen (Fat Hen), a super-fast growing weed that can also be a nutritious green. 🌿

🍵 Tea of the Week: We’re sipping on Kawakawa, Dandelion leaf, Liquorice, Rosemary, and Calendula—perfect blends for spring wellness. 🌼

🎉 Winner Announcement: Congratulations to Katrina Brewer, winner of the Growing Kiwi Gardeners' Vegetable Memory Card and Flash Card games!

💡 Gardening Tips:

• Prepare for the Root Crop Growing Phase—why not try sowing Burdock Takinagawa Long this season?
• Keep your windowsill gardening thriving with pea shoots and microgreens.
• Try a new container gardening idea—plant Corn and Dwarf Beans in a half wine barrel for a compact yet productive setup.
• Gardening Wisdom: Direct sow Pak Choi and Bok Choi to avoid bolting!

📖 Book of the Week: Urban Beekeeping by Cormac Farrell—a great read for anyone interested in beekeeping in urban settings. 🐝

🌬️ With spring winds picking up, don’t forget to check your plant supports!

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🌸 Happy gardening! 🌸

— Jen & Ali

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🌸 Spring is in the Air! 🌸

This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re all about keeping your garden thriving through spring. 🌱 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

🌿 Episode Highlights:

🛏️ Main Topic: A Crop Rotation Refresher! Keep your garden beds healthy and productive. 🌱 Plus, learn how gardening by the moon can boost your results—Waxing moon = rising moon, perfect for growing leafy greens and above-ground crops. 🌙

🐝 Wasp Management: Peter Visser is back to talk about wasps. Are they actually beneficial for your garden, or should you keep them at bay? Find out more! 🐝

📔 Garden Diary Tips: We offer helpful prompts to make your garden diary more effective—track your progress like a pro!

🌳 Orchard Update: What’s happening in the orchard, and what tasks should be on your radar for fruit trees this spring?

🥬 Vegetable of the Week: Dwarf Beans—when to plant, how to sow, plus care and companion planting tips to help your beans thrive. 🌱

📚 Book of the Week: The No-Dig Gardening Handbook by Charles Dowding, your go-to guide for simplifying gardening and improving your soil.

💬 Listener Love: A big thank you to all our lovely listeners who’ve written in with updates on their garden journeys! And a special thanks to those supporting us with monthly donations to help cover our podcasting costs—we are so grateful! 💚

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🌸 Happy Spring Gardening! 🌸

— Ali & Jen

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🌸 Spring is Here, and Your Garden is Ready to Thrive! 🌸

In this week’s episode of Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re covering Spring tasks and expert tips to help your garden bloom.
🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!

🌿 Episode Highlights:

👧 Gardening with Children (Part 5): This week, we’re thrilled to have Anita Croft from Growing Kiwi Gardeners join us! 🌻 Anita shares her incredible Early Childhood Gardening programmes—teaching kids to grow, explore, and fall in love with nature. You don’t want to miss this! 🌱

🌸 Apple & Pear Blossom Time: Along with the blossoms comes the threat of Codling moth! 🐛 Peter Visser from Key Industries joins us with expert advice to protect your trees.

🍵 Tea of the Week: Try the refreshing Spring Awakening Blend to keep you energized while you work in the garden!

🛠️ Tasks of the Week: Time to cultivate your soil in preparation for the next big planting phase—get ready between 5th-15th October! 🌿

🌞 Heat Lovers & Summer Fruiting Plants: Central Otago and the cooler regions, it’s almost time to sow! Those with glasshouses will have already started their heatlovers. We’re here to help you choose the best varieties for a successful season. 🍅🌶️

🥒 Vegetable of the Week: Cucumber—where did it originate, and how can you grow a bumper crop this season? We’ve got all the tips!

📚 Book of the Week: Diddly Squat by Jeremy Clarkson—named after his farm that produces, well, not much. It’s a hilarious must-read! 🚜

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🌸 Happy Spring Gardening! 🌸

— Ali & Jen

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