All The Dirt Gardening, Sustainability and Food

Deryn chats with Amanda Shade Manager of Living Collections at Kings Park and Botanic Garden. Amanda is responsible for the nursery, seed bank, herbarium and collections management database. She also works with Kings Park Horticulturists to select plants for the WA Botanic Garden's in-ground collections.

A huge thank you to you our listeners as we celebrate our 250th episode and talk home grown apples and keeping chickens in the backyard.

Deryn chats with Julie and Gary about their commitment to combining community, gardening, bees and seeds and helping to make the world a better place.

Planting seeds flagship program, the B&B Highway, is an urban educational and regeneration initiative. Its Bed and Breakfast for Birds, Bees and Biodiversity and is now located in over 210 schools, communities and corporate sites.

Joe Richardson a Horticulturalist at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens talks with Deryn about his favourite and most practical small Eucalyptus for the home garden.

The Forever Project is dedicated to Environmental education. Founder and managing director Chris Ferreira's innovative new program focuses on creating Fire wise homes, gardens, landscapes and communities.

Steve and Deryn chat about the most common and annoying plant diseases and offer practical solutions.  

Natalie Vallance owns and runs Muchea Tree Farm, a wholesale and retail outlet that specialises in native plants and speaks to Deryn about some of her favourites and the challenges of running a nursery. She shares a few of her most loved Australian plants. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Deryn Chats with Dean on the work that Carnaby Crusaders are doing to protect the endangered Carnaby Cockatoo. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

John Szymanski is an inventor with a passion for nature. His latest innovation is a world first in the early detection of Varroa mite. John and his wife Michelle played a major role in the control of Rubber Vine in the Australian Pilbara and Kimberly and have now turned their attention to protecting Western Australia from Varroa. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off    

Sabrina brings a burst of sunshine to the world of gardening and her new book "How To Do It In The Garden" is no exception. She shares her decades of gardening knowledge with exuberance and joy.  https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off    

Steve and Deryn run through the most common and annoying garden pests and offer practical solutions to keeping your garden healthy and free of bugs https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Stefanie Williams is the International Business Development Manager for David Austin Roses and chats with Deryn about their scent profiles, new rose releases and some of the most popular varieties in Australia. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Cyrus Roussilhes is a passionate grower who specialises in rare fruit trees, especially easy-to-grow South American varieties like Eugenias, Garcinias and Jaboticabas. Over the past 15 years he has cultivated more than 700 varieties on his compact 700 sqm Perth property transforming his suburban block into a fruiting paradise. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off    

Steve & Audrey go through some of their most commonly asked gardening questions. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off Discount offer: 15% off our Decorative Solar Light range while stocks last. The solar light campaign runs from 8th to 28th October 2024.

Jay and his wife Miranda left New York after after finding themselves enticed by the natural beauty of Western Australia. Today they bring together produce from WA's most progressive regenerative farmers with an ethos that protects our soils and farmlands for future generations. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Tammy Huynh has had a unique journey into horticulture from her grandmothers vegetable garden to presenting and sharing her passion for plants on Gardening Australia. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

 Deryn chats with Mathew Evans about the truth, the lies and the unbelievable story of natures superfood. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Sam and Steph Hondema had a vision to produce clean heathy meat with the very best intentions for both their animals and their customers. Today they are focused on producing pasture raised chicken, a labour of love and commitment. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Deryn chats with Bill Davey, an elder statesman of the Western Australian landcare industry, and then talks to his young supervisor Lachy Norman about his passion for planting trees and protecting the environment. Plantation and Landcare's environmental team hand planted 1.8 million trees from June to August 2024. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Nick is an independent agronomist passionate about sustainable broadacre food production. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Leah is a herbalist with a passion to encourage people to reach their true potential through nurturing both their body and soul. Her website Chilli Treasures and podcast Chat with Chilli reflect a genuine desire to support individuals in their search for optimum health. ttps://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Theo was awarded World's Best Pizza maker due to his passion for only using the highest quality local ingredients he could find and his love for giving his customers the best he could offer. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off             Theo was awarded World's Best Pizza maker due to his passion for using only the highest quality local ingredients and his love for giving his customers the very best he could offer.                        

Join Steve as he and Audrey visit their son Ben on the little known Greek island of Ios. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Anthony and Tini Quinlan specialise in sourcing and producing quality organic based plant nutrition. Supplying both commercial producers and the home gardener they share their passion and knowledge on how to grow the healthiest and most nutrient dense food.

Dr Grey Coupland talks to Deryn about Miyawaki pocket forests and how these tiny urban plantings can increase biodiversity https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off          

Each year Trevor Paddenburg and Val Vallee organise the Edible Gardens Festival a truly inspiring event where people can visit and learn from fellow gardeners how to grow the most fabulous variety of fruit, vegetable and herb plants. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Steve and Deryn share some of their favourite tips for getting the best results from your garden.   https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

One of Australia's most respected Plantsman, John Colwill was awarded the Order of Australia for his outstanding contribution to the horticultural industry. John chats with Deryn sharing his passion, knowledge and love of trees and nature. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Much admired and respected Chef Guy Jefferys chats with Deryn about Kitchen Community and growing food at home. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Brad Adams grew up with a passion for the ocean and a desire to work with mother nature. Today he produces sustainably farmed Abalone in some of the most pristine waters the world has to offer. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

One of Australia's most gifted wildlife photographers, Georgina is passionate about nature. Her books For The Love Of Flora and For The Love Of Birds celebrate the enchantment, beauty and diversity of our natural world. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

We chat about different ways to get the most from your Summer Harvest and its that time of year when honey abounds, we talk to Adam Bernhagen about his family's Meadery.   https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Laura has a passion for growing rare and unusual vegetables. Through her business, Thrive Sustainability, she encourages others to share the joy of growing the unusual.

Emilie Bell travels the Asia Pacific region working with farmers and communities sourcing Essential Oils. Establishing ethical and sustainable connections and practices is her primary objective.

Steve and Deryn chat about all the things they love about summer in the garden.

Steve chats with Dan about his career change from school teacher to passionate organic market gardener. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

 Deryn chats with Darren Kirwood about all things lawn from the best varieties to easy care and maintenance. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Patrick Courtney joins Deryn to explain the mystery behind  chlorotic decline a syndrome that was having devastating effects on the majestic trees in Western Australia's Kings Park. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Bee keeping is an absolute joy but comes with challenges and responsibilities. Ally and Steph host the What's the Buzz podcast and are passionate about education. With Varroa mite now present within Australia its never been more important to keep informed and aware.               https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Deryn speaks with Lynne Chapman and Jan Eastman from Heritage Roses Australia about the beauty and history of old-world roses    https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off    

We talk with Chelsea Payne who leads a passionate team of qualified arborists who look after the beautiful trees of Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Annuals bring so much colour and joy to the garden. They are affordable, cheerful and easy grow. For pots, hanging baskets or filling those gaps between the perennials there's plenty to choose from for every season. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Seeds are the embryonic stage of the plant life cycle and on this episode Mathew teaches us about seeds and seed collection.    https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off www.hoselink.com.au/win

Kirsten Bradley together with partner Nick Ritar are educators in the truest sense. At a time when connecting with our gardens, the earth, our environment, and each other has never been more important the Milkwood handbook offers practical solutions for mindful daily living and restoring balance in our lives.  https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

AB Bishop loves natural, native gardens and in her latest book co-written with designer Phillip Withers, she chats about how the combined elements of design and good plant choice can create attractive gardens that give a sense of place and provide habitat for wildlife. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Compostable Kate is social media icon with her passionate and unique ability to spread the word on how to produce the most wonderful compost and biochar at home. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off  

Elle Jenkins studied horticulture after leaving her career of 17 years as a police officer. After developing a passion for the many benefits herbal teas have to offer Elle went on to start growing, processing and selling her own range of herbal teas under the brand Australian Medicinal Teas 

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general maintenance.

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general care and maintenance. 

Deryn chats with Angie Thomas about her new book Top 50 Edible Plants For Pots, A joint collaboration with Yates Angie's book shows us how to grow our own food in the smallest places.