Grow your patch

It has been nearly a year since I started Grow your patch and its time for me to say goodbye. But I just want to encourage you to keep growing, keep getting those hands dirty and keep doing you. Remember you can find me on instagram at @acountrymum xxx Shannon

Lots going on at the moment in my little patch. Spring is around the corner and it is definitely in the air!

If you are looking at your garden and all you see are to do lists then you may have a little bit of garden overwhelm. In this episode I give you some things you can be doing now and how to tackle that overwhelm feeling so that your garden is not a chore.

These are some jobs and tips to get you motivated to get stuck into your garden this July. Remember Spring gardens are made in Winter.

In this episode I cover how to prune your grapevine and propagate the cuttings.

On today's episode some tips and tricks for making sure those pesky pests aren't eating all of your hard work when growing beautiful brassicas.

Sheila Marshall has lived in a few different climates in her lifetime. But she now calls St George in QLD home. In this episode we chat about permaculture and about what it is all about. Sheila is very passionate about permaculture and runs several facebook groups, a website and does seminars. If this episode has piqued your interest I highly suggest you getting on and giving her a follow. Facebook Grow Eat Learn Pets in the Pantry | Facebook

Its that time of year again. The perfect time to be planting roses in your garden. In this episode I give you some tips and tricks for planting a bare rooted rose into your garden to set you up for success and flowers come spring!

Everyone dreams of a beautiful green lush lawn. However sometimes what we have is far from what we envision as ideal. In this episode long time lawn lover John Downes gives us some tips and tricks on maintaining a lush lawn. John runs a consultancy business helping people identify lawn issues and correct them. You can find him here Regional Turf & Horticulture Consultancy | Facebook

In this episode I give you some jobs to think about doing in your garden this month. From lawn maintenance to cuttings, which veggies to grow and hedge trimming there are a few jobs that can be done now to help your garden continue to move forward.

Looking after your bees in Winter is so important to help them come out the other side and start Spring off as a strong and healthy hive. In this episode learn about what you can do to look after your bees in Winter. Kerrie-Ann and I also chat about their recent success at the Bathurst show and you can find out where to purchase their honey both in store and online.

On today's episode I chat to Megan Adams from @ginham_gardener about her beautiful garden, productive veggie patch and her tips on growing and storing garlic.

This episode is going to help you with your spring bulbs. How to plant, when to plant and how to prepare the soil it will give you all the tips you need to get some wonderful colour in your garden this Spring.

Social media can be a wonderful tool, but it can also cause that green eyed monster to emerge. On this week's episode of grow your patch something a little bit different to the normal podcast episode on chatting about gardens. Today I am talking about garden envy and what you can do to not fall into that trap. Always remember the grass is greenest where you water it. This episode applies to life as well not just gardening. Enjoy.

In this episode I cover a few things you can be doing in your garden in April. For most parts of the country April is the perfect time to get out in the garden and take some action to prepare not only for Winter but also Spring and Summer.

Today I am chatting with Toni Salter who is also known as the_veggie_lady on instagram. Toni has made a career out of her love of gardening and runs courses and workshops helping others develop their love as well. Learn how crop rotation can help you get the best out of your veggie patch and what to plant in each rotation. Toni has some great free information in her links such as garden checklists and things to plant now. As well as her course information and a VIP club. Links below. Backyard Veggies | Veggie Lady Training (theveggielady.com) VIP CLUB MEMBERSHIP (thinkific.com) The Veggie Club (thinkific.com) The Veggie Club (thinkific.com)

Jess Harcum's garden has changed focus in the last few years. What started as a hobby growing beautiful flowers and giving them to friends and family as gifts has turned into a little business and in the episode we chat about her garden, her veggie patch and growing cut flowers.

In this weeks episode we cover the different climate zones in Australia and why knowing yours is so important for a happy healthy thriving garden.

Hello Autumn my old friend! Autumn is a wonderful time to be in the garden but often after summer there is a bit of work to be done. This episode will run you through some of the things to be doing this month.

Today's guest is Shavorn from https://www.instagram.com/that_girlinthegarden Shavorn is someone who has a genuine love in growing food and also has some house cows, chooks and is interested in bees. Here we chat about what's going on in her garden at the moment, her soil type and climate and what she recommends for newbie gardeners starting out.

We have had our own pork for a number of years now and there is no doubt that its taste is incomparable. Today I talk to the pig raiser of our family my son Albie to get his views on raising pigs in the hope it might give you some insight as to what you need if you have been thinking about growing your own pork.

We are in the middle of a run of very hot weather here in South west QLD so in this episode I share a few tips to help you get your garden ( and your livestock) through and what you can do once the heat has passed.

In 2019 Claire started an instagram page called @gingingardenclub and its been an inspiration to many. She now also has a webpage selling garden tools, teapots and lots more. In todays episode Claire and I chat about her garden, her favourite things to grow and her great tips for a newby gardener.

February is a great time to take stock of what is to come, to maintain what you have and to do a few other jobs. This episode will run through a few things to put on your to do list to help you get ready for the cooler months.

Garden overwhelm is a real thing. Especially at this time of year. This episode lets you know that you are not alone and you absolutely have the tools to get on top of it again.

In this episode I chat to Anna Axisa. Author of the book Homegrown Healthy Living - start your journey towards self- sufficiency. Anna and her husband have a very interesting story in self-sufficiency and also have a commercial worm farm. She talks to me about how their lifestyle is supporting her health journey, with a medical diagnosis that came as a bit of a shock to her and her family. Links to Anna's book - https://www.homegrownhealth.au/the-book Free download about starting a worm farm - https://www.homegrownhealth.au/our-worms Buy worms from Anna - https://wormbiz.com.au/ Follow Anna on instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/homegrown_healthy_living/

Wicking beds are something I have recently added to my garden and I have found them to be a wonderful addition. Not only are they water efficient my plants are more prolific and less stressed compared to my conventional veggie gardens. The wicking bed uses a water reservoir to wick the moisture up into the soil and the plants get their roots into that moisture. I took my inspiration to make some from Gardening Australia's Sophie and found her how to video on you tube extremely helpful. Here I share a little insight about wicking beds and also some of my tips and tricks.

In this episode I cover a few of my best tomato growing tips that will get you well on your way to harvesting tasty home grown tomatoes this season.

In this weeks episode I share tips on growing your best pumpkins yet and when to know that they are ripe and how to harvest them.

In this weeks episode I chat to Jess from Mona Vane Garden on instagram. Jess is very passionate about her garden and more especially rose growing. In this episode hear her rose schedule to get gorgeous blooms.

Summer can be tough on the garden. However there are a few things we can do that can really help set the garden up so that instead of suffering through the heat it thrives.

Mariah is a self-confessed garden lover that is relatively new to gardening however she is definitely someone worth following on instagram for her practical tips and hints when growing vegetables. Today's episode we dive into how she started gardening, what inspired her and also what the garden does for her on a daily basis.

Have you ever thought about getting your own beehive? In this weeks episode I chat to Kerrie Egner who started out with a few hives in Sydney and now has over 100. In this episode we cover a few things you need to think of before starting beekeeping, what things you will need and also why now is the best time to get in to it.

Spring time is a great time to hatch your own chickens. In this episode I will run through some tips for getting a great hatching result and getting you some gorgeous baby chicks.

In this episode I will cover the basics of keeping backyard chooks and share tips on how to keep your girls healthy and happy all year long.

In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of having a house cow and how my routine works on a daily basis. I also mentioned having a great book about keeping a house cow and that book is titled Keeping a family cow by Joann S Grohman.

Just like a baby anything seedlings require a bit of care when you first bring them home. Here are a few little tips to help get you started..

In this episode of Grow your patch we discuss soil types and starting your veggie patch as well as some veggies you can get in the ground now.