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🌿🎙️ Today's Podcast Episode! 🎙️🌿

Jen's verdict on today's cuppa? Not a fan! 😆 Chilli & Rosemary tea might not be making it into her regular brew! ☕🔥🌿

🌘 We're in the Barron phase until March 23rd – perfect for weeding, mulching, pruning, and garden maintenance. 🧑‍🌾✨ Then, get ready to plant root crops on the 24th & 25th! 🥕🧄

🌳 Plus, we’re diving into seasonal tasks for the Food Forest – what to do now to keep it thriving! 🌱

Tune in now! 🎧 

#GardeningPodcast #MoonGardening #FoodForest #HerbalTeaFails #ChilliAndRosemary

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🌿🎙️ New Podcast Episode – Season 2, Episode 21! 🎙️🌿

Let’s prep the soil for the Root Crop Sowing Phase on 17th & 18th March! 🥕🌱

✔️ Cut back your Artichoke – Almost to ground level, then mulch well ✂️

✔️ Cucumber season is wrapping up – What a fabulous harvest! We chat about how cucumbers benefit your health 🥒💚 (We bet you'll plant even more next year!)

Keep up the great work in your garden—it’s great for your health and your soul! 🌿✨ 

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🌿🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️🌿

📅 7th–12th March: Sowing & Planting Phase – We’re sharing some of the best vegetables to plant right now! 🌱

📅 13th–16th March: Cultivate the Soil – Remember, the No-Dig method is kinder to your soil biology! 🚜✨
✔️ Weed, add compost & mulch
✔️ Aerate only if compacted (just a gentle fork wiggle will do!)

🌱 Chives – A must-have in the garden… but keep them away from your beans! 😉

Now it’s your turn—get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and get your hands in the soil! 🌿💚 Listen now: [Insert link]

#YourGardenCoachNZ #GardeningPodcast #NoDigGardening #GrowYourOwn

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🌿🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️🌿

📅 2nd–12th March Sowing & Planting Guide – We’re breaking down the best vegetables to sow and plant right now! 🌱

🍵 Parsley Tea… or as Jen calls it, ‘Vegetable Soup’! 😆 (She likes it, though!) Add some celery seeds for extra tang!

🌿 All About Parsley – Where it came from, why it’s great, and how to use it in your garden and kitchen.

Practical tips and garden inspiration! Listen now on Spotify

Tag a gardening buddy who needs a bit of parsley power! 🌱✨

 #YourGardenCoachNZ #GardeningPodcast 

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🌱🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️🌱

Tasks for the week—what to sow and plant for the cooler season, the best vegetable varieties to grow, and why chives deserve a spot in your garden! 🌿✨

Plus, it's the perfect time to harvest & preserve your produce. 🍑🥒 Whether you're pickling, jamming, freezing, or cooking up ready-to-go meals, make the most of nature’s bounty while the sun shines! ☀️

📖 Tip: Keep a gardening diary! Your future self will thank you. 💚

🎧 Listen now: 'Your Garden Coach NZ' find us on Spotify Podcasts
#GardeningPodcast #SowingAndPlanting #PreservingHarvest #YourGardenCoachNZ

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We hope you enjoy our podcast, designed for gardeners in the Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand - but not exclusively.

Join us from wherever you happen to be and simply check the title of the podcast. e.g. Spring Ep1. to fit in with the season in your location.

🌿✨ New Podcast Episode! ✨🌿

This week, Ali takes a trip to her "Sopermarket" (aka her garden!) to harvest the abundance of food growing right now. 🍅🥕🥬 If you’re wondering what tasks to tackle this week, we’ve got you covered!

🍂 Get Autumn-Ready! What can you do now to set your garden up for success as the seasons shift?

✂️ Pruning Time! We chat about why now is a great time to tidy up your fruit trees—and which ones need attention.

🍐 Pear Perfection! How do you know when your pears are perfectly ripe and ready to pick? We’ve got the tips you need!

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to make the most of your garden this week! 🌱💚

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🌱🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧🌱

Get your garden ready for Root Crop Sowing with the latest episode of Your Garden Coach NZ podcast!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into: 🥕 Root crops for this season – including top tips for sowing Carrots & Beetroot 🌱 🥔 Potato growing – perfecting those spud-growing skills! 🥔 🌸 A shout-out to the amazing Philippa at Waihora Garden, a member of the 'Secret Gardens' family, just north of Wellington – a hidden gem for flower lovers! 🌸

Plus, check out our brand-new Website, new content being uploaded regularly, packed with tips to help you sharpen those gardening skills!

Don’t miss out – hit play now and get your hands in the dirt! 🎧🌿

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🌱🌶 New Podcast Alert! 🎙️

It’s HOT out there, but we’re already thinking ahead to winter! 🥶 This week on the pod, we’re talking all about Sowing & Planting Winter Vegetables – yes, it’s time to get your garden ready for those hearty winter meals. 🥕🍠

We’ve got a list of the BEST varieties to plant now and some handy tips for your winter brassicas 🌿. Plus, we're diving into a review of this season's Heat Lovers 🌞 – how are they doing and what’s the best way to care for them?

Quick Tip: Want to keep those pesky aphids in check? Attract the Ladybirds! 🐞 They love feasting on aphids, and did you know they can lay up to 1000 eggs in their lifetime? 🥚

Tune in now for all the gardening goodness and get your winter veggies going! 🎧

#Gardening #WinterVeggies  #Podcast #GardeningTips #SowingAndPlanting  🌿🌽

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This week is all about getting ahead with your next round of crops! Preparing for the next round of succession sowing and planting. Yes, it’s time to start thinking about those Winter crops—eek! 🥶

But, it’s not all smooth sailing... Ali ran into a little trouble this week with her buried Bokashi. Who do you think dug it up? 🕵️‍♀️ Composting season is tricky when there’s barely any grass around to balance out that nitrogen, but we’ve got tips to make it work! 💚

And after all that hard work, what better way to unwind than with a warm cup of Lemon Verbena Tea? 🍵🌿 Perfect for sunny garden days. In the image above you will see Lemon Balm on the left and Lemon Verbena on the right - both are delicious teas. 

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🌻 We're back! 🎙️ After a refreshing summer break spent soaking up the sun, tending to our gardens, and making memories by the lake, it’s time to jump back into podcasting! 🌊🌸

We’re trialing a new format that’s shorter, but don’t worry—we’re still bringing you weekly episodes! 🙌 We know you love hearing from us, and a monthly podcast just wasn't an option. 😅

We'd love to hear your thoughts—let us know what you think! 💬

Happy gardening,
Ali & Jen 🌿💚

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