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Season 3 Episode 1300:00 – Intro01:16 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Echinacea03:33 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting04:18 – Garden Tasks06:39 – Phenology: Zone 308:15 – Microclimate: Zone 109:38 – Secret Gardens: Host Jo at Greenhills Paradise10:43 – Tip of the Week: Harvesting and Storing Chillies12:35 – Dishes with Del: Chillies15:34 – Vegetable of the Week: Chillies18:01 – Book of the Week: Red Hot Chilli Grower RHS 18:44 – Glossary Word: Scoville Scale (measures chilli heat) 20:02 – Main Topic: Mast YearSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 1200:00 – Intro00:33 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Cherry01:58 – Interview with Costa Georgiadis09:17 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting10:41 – Garden Tasks11:30 – Phenology12:58 – Tip of the Week: Regional Sowing Guide14:31 – Vegetable of the Week: Zucchini17:53 – Dishes with Del: Baba Ganoush & Zucchini Salad21:38 – Book of the Week: The Hidden Life of Trees – Peter Wohlleben 25:19 – Glossary Word: MycorrhizaHappy Gardening! Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

The background story of the Farm My School project which Ali had the pleasure of taking part in on her recent visit to Victoria, Australia.Farm My School is a not-for-profit organisation which collaborates with schools to transform their underutilised grounds into regenerative farms that nourish, educate and connect communities.Huge thanks to James McLennan for making time to share this incredible passion project with Your Garden Coach NZ.Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 11 00:41 – Herbal Tea of the Week02:05 – Plastic Tea Bags: What You Should Know?05:03 – James' Interview Introduction06:50 – Moon Phases09:05 – Tasks of the Week11:11 – Phenology12:00 – Coastal Microclimate12:50 – Maintaining Tomato Plants14:50 – Vegetable of the Week16:48 – Dishes with Del20:33 – Summer Foraging23:37 – Book of the Week: Foraging – Peter Langlands 24:12 – Glossary Word: Foraging Hook 24:57 – Wrap Up / OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 10 00:18 – Intro00:44 – Herbal Tea of the Week02:44 – Moon Phase04:44 – Garden Tasks07:02 – Phenology09:13 – Microclimate10:36 – Tip of the Week15:00 – Fruit of the Week22:26 – Jason Ross Interview29:32 – Book of the Week30:30 – Glossary Word: Spur31:25 – Del's Christmas Cake35:06 – Wrap Up / OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 9 00:05 – Intro 00:42 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Yarrow Leaf Tea 02:22 – Glossary Word: Umbelliferous (umbrella-shaped flower head) 04:52 – Microclimate: Late-spring cues & what's flowering/fruiting 07:11 – Foraging Guide 10:33 – Moon Calendar 12:52 – Reviving Tired Potting Mix 20:26 – Dishes with Del: Oregano – chimichurri, salsa verde & walnut pesto 24:31 – Tip of the Week: Glasshouse vs outdoor zucchini  29:01 – Book of the Week: Your Asian Veggie Patch – Connie Cao 30:29 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

Season 3 Episode 8- Parsnips00:00 – Intro 00:52 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Lemonbalm04:30 – Phenology 06:55 – Moon Calendar: • Cultivate phase until 21st • 22nd onward: Sowing & planting13:09 – Vegetable of the Week: Parsnip23:38 – Perennial Pick: Chives26:38 – Dishes with Del: Homemade Boursin Cheese30:48 – Microclimate 34:30 – Tip of the Week: What to do if your compost tea smells sour35:58 – Book of the Week: Veg in One Bed - Huw Richards 39:58 – OutroIf you're growing with us each week- with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention. Grab your garden diary and settle in. Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

Rhubarb, Hugelkultur & The Health of the EarthEpisode Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Rhubarb Tea — tart, refreshing, and surprisingly versatile 03:48 – Dishes with Del: Poached Rhubarb (absolutely divine) 07:10 – Vegetable of the Week: Rhubarb — how to grow it well, myths busted, and why it's such a great perennial investment 16:30 – Moon Phases This Week: • Barren phase • 16th–17th: Root crop window • 18th–21st: Cultivate phase — get beds ready for sowing & transplanting 18:55 – Our Health, Her Health: how the health of the Earth mirrors our own 21:26 – Hugelkultur: Sepp Holzer's clever closed-loop design for building long-term soil fertility 31:25 – OutroIf you're growing with us each week — with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention — grab your garden diary and settle in. Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

This Week on Your Garden Coach NZFrom mint in your teacup to pumpkins in your patch, Ali and Hannah guide you through what to plant, pick, and plan for this late-spring moon cycle.Time stamps0.00 Intro1.23 Mint Tea2.08 Mint History, uses, varieties, how to grow and store8.05 Dishes with Del- Mint Syrup, Mint Chutney.10.00 Vegetable of the Week – Pumpkin and Squash 25.00 Should we plant out at Labour Weekend?27.19 Garden Tasks this week – Late Spring – Moon Cycles31.20 More Garden tasks38.19 Tip of the WeekHappy gardening!Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

Thank you for your lovely feedback, and suggestions for content - it's so good to know what you'd like to learn, or refresh in your memory. 00:09 Intro00:35 Tea of the week: Nettle Tea05:22 Phenology07:43 Moon Phases08:18 What to plant08:59 Spring Rains10:37 Vegetable of the week: Spinach15:50 Spinach Dishes with Del Green Shakshuka & Sag Panneer - www.disheswithdel.com/blog/saag-halloumi-aka-saag-paneer-but-with-halloumi17:56 Annuals vs Bi-Annuals vs Bi-ennial18:52 Perennials26:50 Micro Climates29:24 Seed Saving30:57 Vandana Shiva - https://navdanyainternational.org/32:57 Tip of the Week: Harden off Seedlings33:29 Book of the Week: Hands in the Dirt Have a listen to our Podcast Season 1 Ep 10 for our chat with Leah34:25 Wrap Up.Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

This week we talk to Del, from Dishes with Del, our super chef with a bubbly 'can do' attitude to using up a glut of produce. TimestampsWe begin with a nice cup of Sage leaf tea3.50 Dishes with Del6.33 Veg of the week - Potatoes11.35 Crop Rotation21.00 Phenology - Dandelion24.05 Garden Tasks - Frost reminder - Waning phase - Barren Period35.20 Food Forest guidelines38.52 Book of the Week - The Self-Sufficiency Garden - Huw Richards & Sam CooperSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

Right Plant, Right Place – Root Crops & BerriesIn this episode, It's the October full-moon gardening phase — a perfect time to cultivate soil and sow root crops across all four NZ planting zones. You'll learn what to plant now, how to get the best results in your region, and why this phase of the moon is ideal for “spoiling your soil.”Our Fruit of the Week takes a closer look at blueberries and raspberries — where they came from, how they've adapted, and why their specific soil and climate needs truly reinforce our mantra: right plant, right place. Discover the fascinating history of these berries, from Roman gardens and North American forests to New Zealand's modern orchards — now spanning around 800 hectares and up to two million blueberry plants nationwide!                                                                                                                                This week's Tea of the Week is Dandelion Tea — the humble lawn weed that doubles as a spring cleanser — and we review two brilliant books:

Episode SummarySpring has to be one of the four best seasons - and we've packed this episode with ideas to get you motivated in the garden.Hannah, my new co-host, has learned the ropes quickly, and I'm so grateful for her company, editing skills, and lively garden conversations.Today's tea is Rosemary - known for its stimulating, energising qualities. In the Language of Flowers (Floriography), rosemary symbolises affectionate remembrance, memory, love, and friendship. Traditionally, it's been used as a token of remembrance at funerals and as a sign of love and loyalty at weddings. Students in ancient Greece even tucked sprigs behind their ears to sharpen memory during exams. Modern science now confirms that rosemary may gently boost memory and focus, thanks to its unique brain-protective compounds.TimestampsWe will update this asapLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeBeth Chatto – www.bethchatto.co.ukWe discuss Beth Chatto's Essex garden and nursery. Ali visited in May and was especially inspired by the Dry Garden, bringing home many tips to reinforce Beth's mantra: “Right plant, right place.”Book of the WeekThe Dry Garden by Beth ChattoAvailable to order at Next Chapter Bookshop, Wānaka. https://www.nextchapterwanaka.co.nz/Next EpisodeTesting the pH in your soil and how to amend it for different crops.Support the ShowContact us with your questions and topic requests: coach@yourgardencoach.nzFollow us on Instagram: @yourgardencoach_nzFacebook: Your Garden CoachExplore more gardening advice, book a personal consult, and browse podcast archives: www.yourgardencoach.nzSupport the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you're in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.

Episode Summary: Season 3 kicks off with a heartfelt farewell to Jen and a warm welcome to Hannah as our new co-host. We jump into spring gardening with cucumbers, kawakawa tea, and homemade fertiliser hacks using weed, manure, and compost teas. Plus, we explore the history behind The Apothecaries' Garden at the Chelsea Physic Garden, highlight seed libraries, and reflect on the Spring Equinox.   Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 00:37 - Farewell to Jen 02:10 – Introducing Hannah 04:55 - Tea of the Week: Kawakawa 07:44 - Sowing & Planting 10:55 - Seasonal Jobs 15:03 – Vegetable of the Week 15:38 – Plant History 16:50 – Book Review 22:03 – This Week's Garden Hacks 27:07 – September Round-Up 27:50 - Pumpkin Power Competition 29:06 – Wrap Up  Links mentioned in this episode: In this episode, we discussed the Chelsea Physic Garden, London's oldest botanic garden - home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible, and useful plants www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk  Ali couldn't leave the gift shop until she'd bought a copy of: Sue Minter's Book – The Apothecaries' Garden A New History of the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sue Minter examines its history and many notable achievements.  Available to order at Next Chapter Bookshop, Wanaka  Next Episode:....  Beth Chatto: Ali shares observations from her visit to this Essex, UK garden  Support the show You can contact us with your questions and topic requests at coach@yourgardencoach.nz  Follow us on Instagram @yourgardencoach_nz and Facebook, Your Garden Coach  where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips and share our podcast community's successes And don't forget to head to our website www.yourgardencoach.nz for more in-depth gardening advice, to book a personal garden consult, and to search topics in the podcast archives.  Happy Gardening!  Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

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Wow, we've completed our 1st year of Podcasting. Spring Episodes, Series 2 start next week and we are refreshing our content for you to enjoy.This week Asparagus is in the limelight.Root Crop Sowing on 28th & 29th August.Happy gardening,Ali and JenSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

It's good to be home, but wow what a wonderful trip. So good to be back in the studio with Jen.Tomatoes are the talk of gardeners right now - when to get them started?? And other useful information.Yarrow and Mint Tea, dried and stored last season.Moon Calendar - Waxing Moon - Root Crop sowing NOWBook 'Broccoli and Other Love Stories',  Paulette Whitney Ali reviews her visit to Chateau de Courterolles in Burgundy. What a wonderful park/garden.$20 Voucher from Kings Seeds winner this week is Nadia, her Instagram account is @thebarefootkiwigardener. Based in Northland Nadia and her family enjoy freshly caught snapper, with homegrown vegetables. Had to beat that combination.Happy gardening.Ali and JenSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

Stinging nettle tea - it's so good for you.Cultivate 17th to 20th August.Sow Root Crops 21-22 then again28th & 29thWe talk about cabbages this week.Book reference "Secrets of Longevity" Dr Maoshing NiAli reports from L'Escargot Errant - The Wandering SnailWinner of this week's $20 Voucher Bronwyn @bees.picton.gardenHuge thanks to our financial supporters. Your donations are helping us to bring this podcast to you each and every week.Happy gardeningAli and JenSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

Thank you for joining us again for your weekly dose of gardening chat.This week - Container gardening, a great way to start your early gardening - close to the house so you can keep an eye on things, and get back into the swing of checking on your veggies each day. We will take a closer look at the Spring Onion, an underrated and under appreciated tasty addition to your meals.Ali reports from another French garden Chateau de LantillyWeb details - https://www.bourgogne-tourisme.com/sit/parc-et-jardin-potager-du-chateau-de-lantilly- A beautiful and inspiring garden. Photos on our instagram and FB pages.Tea - Lemon verbenaIt's Sowing and planting time.Companion planting suggestions for healthy soil and plants.Book - Abundant Garden by Niva and Yotam Kay Also look for their book Abundant Kitchen for seriously good recipes.@saminthegarden won our Kings Seeds Voucher this week Congratulations Sam (from Southland)Happy gardeningAli and Jen Support the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

This week we continue our glass house topic, and we discuss the Walipini Tasks this week - prep your soil in readiness for sowing and planting Sow your Root Crops 30th & 31st JulyVeg of the week - PeasTea is Lemon Verbena - consider adding these seeds to your list.Happy GardeningJen and AliSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

Spring sowing is beginning around the country, We will take a look at some early options.Ever thought about extending your season with a greenhouse, glasshouse, tunnel house or Walaipini? We have some suggestions to help you decide which would suit you best. Book of the Week - The Englishman's Country - a collection of musings, my favourite is from Vita Sackville-WestYou have one more week to enter the competition for the Tiny Zen Garden from Little Hill Lawrence @littlehilllawrence Thanks again to Alisa for offering her beautiful work to one of our lucky listeners.We also thank Charlotte and the team at Kings Seeds @kingsseedsnz for their weekly $20 voucher. Remember to tag @yourgardencoach and @kingsseedsnz for your chance to win. Have you received your brand new Catalogue yet? I can't wait to view the new seed varieties, Charlotte advises there are over 100, totalling over 1000 options for us keen gardeners. Have fun in your garden - it is definitely my very happy place.Happy gardening,Ali and JenSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

It's hard to believe were are releasing episode 40. This time last year the podcast was alive only in my mind. We have been delighted so many of you are enjoying our weekly garden updates.A huge thank you to those of you who are contributing to the costs. If you are in a position to help visit Buzzsprout.com - Your Garden Coach, (or Patreon) there you can decide how much you'd like to gift each month. It really does make a huge difference to us. We don't have anything to sell to offset the costs so it's still brought to you out of our pocket money. Thank you for considering supporting us.In this week's episode we have a new competition - you will love this one! Thanks to Alisa www.littlehilllawrence.nz for gifting one of her Tiny Zen gardens - so cute, and a lovely way to display beautiful nature indoors.Ali reports from Blenheim Palace - an awe-inspiring Kitchen Garden.We introduce Biochar as a soil conditioner, and a fun winter project.And, of course, we keep you up to date on what you should be doing in your gardens during this phase of the moon.Happy GardeningAli and JenSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.

It appears that over Winter our Episode releases each week are a little later than anticipated. Let's roll with that for the time being.A full episode this week updating your current winter tasks, yes there is plenty to keep you motivated and enjoying the benefits of being in the garden even if winter days are shorter (and cooler). Go on, wrap up warm, head outside and get your Vitamin G (Green).We talk about Planning your Spring Garden this week - what did you learn from last winter? What do you want to do the same/ What do you want to change? We have lots more questions to get you thinking.Ali reports from Osbournw House this week, it's on the Isle of Wight.Keep your winter gardening spirits high, the days are now getting longer.Happy gardening,Ali and JenSupport the Show.You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips Our website is under construction, as you know good things take time.Keep a lookout for http://yourgardencoach.nz 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.