Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. We hope to inform, inspire, and bring the fun as two friends who work together and go wild over gardening. 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 Sunday!
Colin found another sign of spring in his garden this week! What are you seeing in your community?
Google is a common tool for gardeners to diagnose plant issues which can be helpful especially for those weird questions you feel dumb for uttering out loud, but it can also problematic as some scenarios require a fuller picture to diagnose. Today, we explore common gardening questions and concerns that gardeners often Google. We're talking about plant odors, noises, and health issues. Is your plant making sounds? Do you have mushrooms? Did your garden hose stop working? Is your garden flooding? What plants resemble animals? Plants that start with the letter 'N'? Have a question or comment for Colin? Send it our way and we'll talk about it on the podcast!Leave a Voice Note: LINKEmail us: social@goldenacre.caInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleLeave a Voice Note: LINKInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodSHOW NOTES | CLICK HEREGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
I think it's time to get back in the garden... Brandi has been deep in the reality TV and it's gone too far...
The gardeners are on the road this week in downtown Calgary for Earth Week at the Core Shopping Centre! Exploring a fun craft for the kiddos, some fun Earth Day activities across Canada, and 11 low effect ways to celebrate Earth Day at home!Chapters00:00 Celebrating Earth Week in Calgary05:08 Fun Kids Activity09:59 Community Events for Earth Day15:00 Creative Earth Day Activities20:01 Practical Tips for Environmental Awareness24:56 Engaging with Nature and Local Flora*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodSHOW NOTES | CLICK HEREGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
What is your first signal that spring is here? Find out what Colin and Brandi consider to be theirs!
As the spring growing season gets underway, what can you find growing at your local greenhouse? The gardeners explore iconic spring flowers, the benefits of buying some of your annuals early, climatizing or hardening off, home greenhouses, and effective shopping strategies. Chapters02:56 Exploring Iconic Spring Plants09:00 The Benefits of Early Planting14:49 Maximizing Growth Potential17:43 Tips for Plant Care and Maintenance26:07 The Importance of Climatizing Plants31:40 Shopping Strategies for Garden Centers*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodSHOW NOTES | CLICK HEREGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Someone was lurking in Brandi's garden this week...We're explore some of the common critters you may find in your backyard at any time of the day and what they may be interested in. What kind of natural deterrents and preventative measures can you use to creating a balanced ecosystem?*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodSHOW NOTES | CLICK HEREGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Brandi and Colin BOTH attended their first seed swap a little while ago! Find out what their experiences were like!Check out our episode on Seed Swaps!
We're talking Homeowners Associations (HOAs), exploring their benefits and drawbacks. In this episode we'll touch on some of the common rules imposed by HOAs, the tension between maintaining property values and allowing personal expression, conflict resolution within HOAs, the complexities of neighborhood dynamics, the pros and cons of HOAs, and more.If you're part of an HOA, we talking about how to engage with your communities and challenge outdated or restrictive rules, fostering a more harmonious living environment.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Individuality in Communities01:08 Understanding Homeowners Associations (HOAs)04:39 Common HOA Rules and Regulations05:49 Public Perception of HOAs07:23 The Balance Between Uniformity and Individuality09:19 Personal Experiences with HOAs11:26 The Role of Community in HOA Dynamics14:27 The Conflict Between Rules and Personal Freedom19:27 Conflict Resolution in HOAs22:00 The Impact of Rules on Community Relationships27:20 Navigating Neighborhood Dynamics30:15 The Impact of Aesthetic Rules33:35 Understanding Common Areas and Shared Spaces38:53 The Pros and Cons of HOAs43:10 Challenging HOA Rules and Community Engagement*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram |thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Can you guess what Brandi saw in the garden the other day?
We're exploring simple and stylistic ways to incorporate plants into your outdoor and indoor living spaces. We explore inspired approaches to decorating, benefits of thrifting, working with small spaces, and even how to spread plant love to your local community. SPECIAL GUESTNancy Adie | Simply Styled InspoNancy is the creator behind Simply Styled Inspo. Following a move from Toronto to Calgary she began her creative journey as a content creator to connect with her new community and it quickly took off from there. She is known for her approachable DIY's, food creations and everyone's thrifting bestie. She inspires her audience to embrace creativity, design beautiful spaces and prepare thoughtfully crafted meals that bring warmth and connection to everyday life. ConnectInstagram: @SimplyStyledInspo Chapters*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram |thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Farmers and homesteaders are the ultimate gardeners. While farmers and homesteaders are working on a grander scale than home gardeners, they're most likely working through similar challenges like we are as gardeners, just on a grander scale. Take a peek behind the curtain at some of the many ways Hartell Homestead is growing not only for themselves, but for their community. SPECIAL GUESTNick Shipley is the founder of Hartell Homestead, a gem in the heart of the Foothills near Diamond Valley, Alberta. Hartell Homestead connects community with sustainable, local food production. Visitors can learn about farming practices, engage with the land, and even harvest their own produce. Hartell Homestead is helping reshape local food systems, offering a deeper appreciation for sustainable agriculture and supporting the community with fresh, high-quality products.https://www.hartellhomestead.com/InstagramEmail: hartellhomestead@hotmail.comPhone: 587-873-6027*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram |thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Seed swaps have been around for a looooong time. Even indigenous groups and farmers would share seeds to grow their crops or medicinal plants. Today, seed swaps are commonly organized into large events with one of the most popular being "Seedy Saturday" across Canada. The first Seedy Saturday dates back to the early 90's in Vancouver courtesy of Roy Forster of the Van Dusan Botanical Gardens. 500+ people showed up for it!Calgary's 'Seedy Saturday'March 22nd, 2025 from 10a - 3p at the Bowness Community Association! Discover 40+ local exhibitors from plant associations, garden centres, seed growers, and more! Plus, there's presentations, food, and access to localized growing resources!Learn more: http://calgaryseedysaturday.ca*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram |thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
We're on the road this week exploring the Calgary Home and Garden Show! Learn about the benefits of local expertise, innovative gardening tools, and more!Join us at the show on March 2nd at 12PM for our stage presentation on native plants!Learn more: https://www.calgaryhgs.com/
It's Colin's Birthday!The gardeners are sharing donuts, stories, and facts about the birthday man himself. Colin shares his favorite plants to grow, what he wouldn't grow, memorable clients, and even the challenges he's faced in his gardening career. Chapters00:00 Celebrating Birthdays 03:01 Donut Party!06:05 Nostalgic Memories15:14 Getting to Know Colin!34:20 Garden Court InformationNext week, we start 'Garden Court'. Every month, we as YOU to weigh in on a different divisive gardening topic. GARDEN COURT | Seed BrandsWhen buying seeds, are you loyal to one brand or do you prioritize the seed variety despite brand name? Send Us A Voice Note: LINKLeave us a commentFeatured Past Episodes How to Mow a Lawn Halloween Special: Garden GnomesSpecial Local Shoutout: Donut Party! Unsponsored: This sweet shop started in Edmonton back in 2017 and have grown to three locations and a location in Calgary! They're fluffy and creative doughnuts were a no brainer to help us celebrate Colin's birthday. Check them out! Featured in today's episode: The Texas Fritter & Birthday Suit.*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram |thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
It's houseplant season! Plants can bring joy and beauty to any space and there's a lot to explore! In this episode, the gardeners explore:Beginner plants, plants that require very specific care, the diversity of philodendrons, plants that can survive without soil, low maintenance plants, the stunning world of Dracaena, plants that move in response to touch, pet safety, allergies, and how to know if a plant is easy or hard. Chapters00:00 Introduction to Houseplants and Personal Experiences03:04 Exploring Unique Houseplants05:54 The Versatile Snake Plant08:47 Carnivorous Plants: Pitcher Plants and Venus Flytraps12:13 Diverse Philodendrons and Their Care15:11 Air Plants17:52 Cacti: The Low-Maintenance Companions20:52 Dracaena: The Underappreciated Houseplant25:06 Exploring the Diversity of Dracaena28:16 The Unique Characteristics of Crassula30:58 The Sentimental Value of Hoya Plants36:56 5 Key Considerations for Buying Houseplants************************* CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram | thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
We're delving into popular internet trends surrounding plant care. Should you use pasta water on your Monstera? Leftover Coffee on your Cactus? Ice Cubes on your Spider Plant? What about milk on your Fiddle Leaf Fig? What about using snow?We'll also dive into some practical plant care that you can provide during these colder, darker, winter months. Sound Byte of the Episode - "Don't milk your plants."CHAPTERS:00:00 Exploring Internet Plant Care Trends10:58 The Science Behind Plant Watering Hacks18:57 Unconventional Plant Care Methods26:59 Debunking Myths: Milk and Ice Cubes for Plants23:15 Filtered vs. Tap Water: The Impact on Plant Health24:48 Snow as a Water Source: Pros and Cons26:27 Plant Care Essentials: Cleaning and Maintenance30:07 The Importance of Plant Lights in Winter32:20 Supporting Your Plants: Innovative Solutions34:38 Pruning Tools: Why Quality Matters36:32 Top Dressing: Enhancing Soil Health*************************CONNECT WITH USThank 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!Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and GoogleInstagram |thehelpfulgardenerspodGolden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
The Gardeners are BACK! Welcome to a brand new year of growing and we're so excited for all the fun things ahead. In this episode, we tease some of the new questions we're tackling in the gardening world, and our 3 gardening intentions that may inspire yours! ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
As we wrap up the holidays and plan for all the good stuff coming to your earholes in 2025, we're taking a moment to look back on some of our favorite episodes from 2024! We had a lot of fun exploring garden tools, organic gardening, and even tackled the tough question of when it's time to give up on your houseplants. We were also so lucky to be joined by some great guests too. Thank you for all your support and for your love of plants and gardening. Without you, we couldn't do this. Please share, comment, and subscribe for more tips, inspiration, and laughter in 2025! ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs
In this very special Christmas Day episode, the gardeners discuss their favourite seasonal movies, music, gifts, and more! Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs
One of the most iconic plants of the holiday season - Mistletoe! How does this parasitic plant grow? What do their flowers look like? Can you eat it? Why do we kiss under it? Learn all this and more on todays 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
How do you spoil a gardener during the holiday season? We've come up with a great list for this years Gardener Gift Guide! TIMECODES01:15 | Light the Way03:30 | Read on, Gardener05:55 | Ditch the salad bowls, harvest in these! 09:05 | Bring the Birds to the Yard12:50 | Bloom Plant Trellis15:45 | Treat them to new tools20:00 | Memory Garden22:14 | Custom cheeky art25:00 | Keep repotting clean28:00 | Gift an experience Products Mentioned in this Episode: These are not affiliate links, just helpful!Mossify Grow Light Prairie Gardeners How-To Garden Harvest Basket Roo Gardening Apron Bloom Plant Trellis Bella Moss Pole Flower Shop Bird Feeder Mossify Pruners Repotting Mat Garden Centre Gift Card ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Winter inspires us to find ways of bringing nature inside our home to help get us through the cold, dark months. This week, the gardeners are diving into 5 trendy ways to showcase nature in your home this holiday season. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
What's your style around the holidays? Today, the gardeners explore two very different ways to deck your halls: Scandinavian Minimalism and Oaxacan Colour. Plus - learn how radishes are grown and manipulated to create special sculptures that help celebrate and represent culture during Christmas time! ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Winter bulbs are popping up in greenhouses across the country and we're big fans. Just because we're heading into winter, doesn't mean we can't grow things. These florals brighten up your indoor spaces especially around the holiday season. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Welcome to the Houseplant Funeral of Ivy... This week, we're honouring our crispy office friend and exploring when it's time to move on from our houseplants. You'll be surprised to learn that the secret is below the soil surface! Plus, we'll talk more about the seasonal changes your houseplants will go through as we enter darker months! ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
In a peaceful corner of Middle Earth, two hobbits share gardening secrets, their take on a scarecuterie board, and a spooky story featuring a gardening competition that gets out of hand. Join the gardeners in one of their most favourite traditions of the year! Thank you toe everyone who submitted suggestions on who we should appear as! We hope you love it :) ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
Spooky month continues with a conversation on Scarecrows! Are they spooky, cutesy, or wise? We explore their history, the culture behind scarecrows, and a modern look at garden protection against pest destruction. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
It's Spooky month, and corn mazes seem to be both loved and feared this time of year. When they're not starring in the latest horror flick, they pose as popular family destinations. Watch as Brandi attempts to escape her local corn maze, and we'll talk about a famous corn that's so good it comes with its own certificate of authenticity! PLUS, we'll explore some of the top contenders for Heaviest pumpkin around North America. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
It's Spooky month, and the gardeners are kicking it off with a discussion on Garlic! What's the difference between fall and spring garlic? How do you plant it? Plus, we'll explore some of the lore behind vampires and their aversion to garlic. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs!
It's fall y'all! We're welcoming in soup season, pumpkin patches, and autumn colours! There's so much to look forward to, even in the garden. The gardeners explore what you can still plant this time of year, ways to support bugs, a lawn hack heading into winter, and more! ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs
Happy Autumn! This is always a bittersweet time of year as we look forward to transitioning landscapes bursting with colour but we're also starting to wind things down in the garden. It might feel like you have a lot of tasks piling up that you 'must' do. Let's explore opportunities to celebrate and enjoy the season around your home and garden. ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Show Notes | N/A
After a short break from the garden, we're back with stories to share! Colin took a trip to Montreal and New York, while Brandi went across the pond to check out some gardens in Ireland and the UK! 1:54 | What to do about wasps. 7:00 | New York: Central Park 9:45 | New York: Beaches & Grasses 10:50 | Elizabeth Street Garden 13:08 | Leaves of three, leave it be 16:25 | Ode to Pollinators 17:55 | The Largest Caterpillar in North America 20:00 | Irish Wildflowers 22:26 | Belfast Bee Art 23:20 | 200 Years of RNLI 24:45 | Smart Mowing in Ireland 27:55 | Templemore Positive Thinking 29:25 | Alnick Garden's Poison Garden 36:50 | A Gift from Quebec ************************* 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! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and Google Social | Instagram Show Notes | N/A
Have a gardening conundrum? We're doing a garden check up this week and answering our frequently asked questions on the podcast, on our socials, and in the store! 1:54 | Can you help a plant planted in the wrong location? 3:38 | Protecting plants from extreme heat. 6:26 | How to start lawn seed in summer 10:00 | How to regulate greenhouse temperatures 11:31 | What seeds can you start now for autumn harvest? 13:46 | How to care for planters on hot decks 16:20 | Weeds are out of control! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
Okay, story time! One of our favourite things at the greenhouse is swapping garden stories. We love when you whip out your phone and share your successes like your 100yr old bonsai that you inherited from grandma. We're sharing our favourite garden stories including bee stories, garden bunnies, and a special story about a local garden that is now a historical landmark! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
Do you find that garden tools these days are kinda like kitchen tools? There's so many niche tools you may use only once or never touch and it can be a little overwhelming. Why are there 4+ types of rakes?! Colin helps us break down some of the more common tool categories and highlights his top 5 tools for beginning gardening. Believe it or not, this was one of our most favourite episode to record. Expect lots of laughs along the way! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
Ever feel overwhelmed by your harvest? We know a secret way to not only help space our your harvest but also extend the growing season, support pollinators and prepare for next year! This is an episode you won't want to miss. ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
We often focus on growing plants in garden beds, but we can explore pond plants and Indoor water plants too! Learn more about establishing pond plants and even growing water plants indoors! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
Looking for inspiration in your garden? Kitchen gardening can be done inside your home or out in your garden. It involves growing plants that will be used in your everyday cooking. Inspire healthy eating and easy meal planning. ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
Today is the day. If you've been with us for a while, you may know a little fun fact about Brandi... she has never mowed a lawn. I know, many of you must be in disbelief! It seems like a chore most kids would do growing up. However, there's also a percentage of you that are in the same boat and can relate. We're going to talk about when to mow, the equipment you'll need, and proper technique. Let's mow a lawn! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
Where do botanical names come from? How do plants take on different common names? How do you pronounce plant names? This episode dives into all that and more! Plus, Colin uncovers a list of naughty plant names which is why this episode is explicit. Enjoy!
There are so many benefits associated with gardening whether you're a kid or an adult or a pet. We're going to explore some of those benefits, some activities and then.... get your glue and googly eyes ready because we're crafting! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
Shoutout to all the #PlantDaddies this Father's Day! Do you have a Plant Dad in your life? We love and adore them. Listen in to learn more about some of the father's of horticulture in Canada! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Leave an anonymous voicemail and be featured on the show! Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
Gardening is a personal journey. There's so many ways to approach it, including the organic approach. A decade ago, much like with gluten free and vegan options, there wasn't much on the market for organic options. In recent years, there has been a push toward offering more ecofriendly products to aid every part of the growing process. Let's dive into some of those options today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
Gardening is an investment of your time and money so here's 4 easy ways you can protect that investment from challenges like weather, bugs and more. ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Leave an anonymous voicemail and be featured on the show! Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
Heading into the highly anticipated planting season, the Helpful Gardeners wanted to send out a little PSA on 8 common planting errors and how to avoid them. ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Leave an anonymous voicemail and be featured on the show! Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
This week is a very special week because we're giving some extra love and appreciation to Garden Mums! We'll spotlight two special ladies in gardening and bring it home with memories about mum in the garden. ******************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Leave an anonymous voicemail and be featured on the show! Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
There has been a word drifting around the greenhouse lately, and it's "acclimatizing". What does that mean and how does it benefit your plants especially at transplanting time? Plus, when it does come time to transplant your annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, what is the best way to go about it? We'll talk about water, fertilizer, and more this week on the Helpful Gardeners Podcast! ************************* 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google Leave an anonymous voicemail and be featured on the show! Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
This week, we're visited by two of the coolest ladies gardening in Southern Alberta; Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose! They are the coauthors of the popular "Prairie Gardeners How To" series! In a digital world full of general information, their books provide specific knowledge for gardening in climates like Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Plus, everything they write about is based on their own experience including the photographs taken in their very own gardens! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
We've got a lot of ground to cover this week... ha ha ha All kidding aside, there's a lot of benefits to utilizing ground cover in your garden! Together, lets explore mulch, fabric, rock, and straw. We'll talk about how you can use it, how much to buy, and how to maintain it. Plus, Colin has a great garden hack for soaker hoses in your garden to actually conserve water! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
Are you a moving into a new home and not sure how to approach the garden? One of the helpful gardeners just bought a home and is not sure how to approach their new garden! Learn how to tackle lawn, existing structures/plants, and where to begin. Visit the shownotes for links from today's episode, and other fun extras! ************************* CONNECT WITH US 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! Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube Leave an anonymous voicemail and be featured on the show! Instagram / Facebook Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message
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