Guiding keen new gardeners to become confident vegetable growers no matter the size of your garden or your skill level.We aim to share tips and tricks to help you grow healthy, nutrient-rich vegetables.Based in the Central Otago region of New Zealand.Happy gardening
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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.
Send us a textThis 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!
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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.
Happy Winter Solstice, by the time you are listening to this episode (late again), you will be on the right side of the season, heading straight towards Spring. On the other hand, here in France, where Summer is yet to arrive, we've received incredible quantities of rain every day. We fitted actual floodgates at a friends house this afternoon, a fabulous design used in many low-lying areas of the UK and Europe. Floods are becoming more common-place as I reported about one of the Garden designs at RHS Chelsea Flower Show.I digress, suffice to say my feet are now webbed and my hair has given up on ever looking tidy again!This week I report on our trip to Mottistone Gardens on the Isle of Wight.https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/mottistone-gardens-and-estate Take a look if you have a minute. It's gorgeous.We update you on your current garden tasks, and announce this weeks $20 Voucher winner. Aimee @yeoldsoul Congratulations Aimee.Google, and take a look at my foraged French vegetable this week, Prussian or Wild Asparagus Ornithogalum Pyrenaium! It's delicious. Thank you to everyone who writes in with their garden stories, it is wonderful to hear what is happening around our beautiful country - do keep your emails coming.Thank you again to those who financially support us via Buzzsprout and Patreon, we really appreciate your support.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.
Once again we apologise for the delay in releasing this episode. We will try harder.This week we take a look at the moon calendar. It's' sowing and planting time and we have a few suggestions for your vegetable and flower gardens.Ali visited Eltham Palace and grounds just after visiting RHS Chelsea, this garden is definitely one to visit if you find yourself in London. Boyhood home to King Henry VIII. The Palace was modernised in the 1930's in Art Deco style.Congratulations to our $20 Kings Seed Voucher winner. Emma Wood.If you have a minute the link below will take you to the Eltham Palace website.https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/eltham-palace-and-gardens/A helpful tip if you are a gardener or into history, and traveling to the UK The Heritage New Zealand Card (about $50) gets you into every National Trust and English Heritage property and Gardens for Free! Normal entry fees range from £10 to £30. 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.
Apologies once again for the delay in uploading the podcast - I am definitely on French time.Another RHS Chelsea report today. Hope you enjoy it.Stay warm, but do get your hands in the dirt as often as you can, it will make you feel good. 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.
A special report from RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week. Ali was incredibly fortunate to be invited into one of the Show Gardens to interview the designers. What a surreal experience to be recording the very talented Dido Milne and Sophie Parmenter in the garden they designed for The National Autistic Society. An enveloping, safe and calm garden in the midst of a bustling show. Upon stepping into the garden, this girl from the countryside who prefers peace and quiet, was completely rejuvinated. This garden will be relocated to a National Autistic Society site at Catrine Bank in Scotland, where, I am certain, many clients will benefit greatly.Web links below Su Hoskin is back to talk about the Hāwea Food Forest - Community Food Forests are buzzing with activity and camaraderie, and participants get to enjoy the fruits of their labour, it's a win - win.Dandelion root tea is the flavour of the day - actually it's more a coffee substitute, will Jen like this one??Barren period until 2nd June then its Root crops 3rd & 4th… Keep planting bulbs for Spring colour.The winter crops are being harvested now, the last of the pumpkins, Jerusalem Artichokes and NZ Yams. Plus your winter greens, Kale, spinach, winter lettuce.Micro greens are very fashionable, and so easy to grow on your window sill.Book of the Week - My Garden World, Monty Don - an audio version for me as I am travelling and as we only tale carry on luggage there is no room for books (actually I am hand delivering a copy of Secret Gardens of Aotearoa by Jane Mahoney and Sophie Bannan, to a friend in France - so I do have one book with me)Congratulations to Sandie Jordan, Sandie won this weeks @kingsseedsnz voucher. And our very popular competition for the SustainaGrow Prize pack has been won by Rachel Chamberlain - Rachel said she loves the podcast - it starts her gardening day on Thursday's nicely. https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-chelsea-flower-show/Gardens/2024/national-autistic-society-gardenhttps://cskarchitects.co.uk/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.
Hello listeners, I am currently in transit and technology is getting the better of me. I've finally managed to upload this week's podcast but... I cant get my notes to update you on what is in the podcast. So, you will have a lovely surprise.Hoping to update this blurb when I get settled in France. In the meantime, happy listening and happy gardening, 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.
This week, by popular request, we give some tips on what to record in your diaries to make the most of your observations and assist with forward planning.We have two guests this week, Phoebe Atkinson from @nga_kaupeka, Phoebe is a founding member of the Secret Gardens of Aotearoa group and the strength behind the very successful Forrest Hill Community Garden.Our second guest is Rita Hammond from SustainaGrow - Rita talks about her innovative wool mats, and she has a fabulous competition available to our NZ based listeners.Our Kings Seeds weekly competition winner is Sue Jones-Nicholson from @laurelwood_feildingTea Blend this week is Cecily's BlendLinden leaves and flowers, lavender, lemon balm, and rose (you can also add licorice root if you enjoy that)We review 'Six Inches of Soil' a documentary showing at cinemas around the country. Jen and I highly recommend you watch this heartwarming documentary.Garden Tasks this week - Sow and Plant until 20th May. Cultivate from 21st June.How are Jen's micro-greens growing?Book of the Week Veg In One Bed - Huw RichardsSupport 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.
Rosehip and Pine needle foraged teaErin Allison from Harvest Homegrown gives us a snapshot of her Hāwea Market Garden - she also teaches us how to grow micro-greens . @harvesthomegrown book your spot at Erin's Winter Workshop now.We draw the winner of the 2nd NZ Bulbs Competition - huge thanks to Paul and Gemma for supporting our podcast.Cultivate 8th & 9th MaySow and plant from 10th - 20th MayBook - How to store your Home-grown produce - John and Val HarrisonThe Money Saving Gardener @anya_the_garden_fairy How to take cuttings and multiply your plants for free.Instagram account of the week and winner of the $20 @kingsseedsnz voucher - @beeleave.world Congratulations Lizzie, and thank you to Charlotte and the Kings Seeds TeamAnd for the-pet lovers, we interview Adam Ross and discover his fabulous new pet food @naturallypawsome.nz ask for a sample by emailing Adam via the website www.naturallypawsome.com adam@naturallypawsome.comSupport 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.
Tea - Kānuka A New Zealand NativeThree gardening periods this weekBarron - 1st-3rd May - avoid planting. “Spoil your soil with goodness”Sow Root Crops 4th & 5thIn temperate climates sow radish, onions, garlic, Jerusalem artichokes, and try ginger too. In frosty zones sow radish, swedes Jerusalem artichoke, and turnips.Cultivate period 6th - 9th Just do a few odd jobs - store away hoses and protect water timers if you intend leaving them in situ over winter, they will explode if frost gets to them, so cover with a box or some sacks.We update you on your winter compost methods.Windowsill gardening - guide to growing micro-greensMain topic - New Zealand growing ZonesBe sure to post your garden photos on Instagram and Facebook and tag both @yourgardencoach.nz & @kingsseedsnz for your chance to win a $20 voucher from Kings Seeds every week.We draw the @nzbulbs competition this Friday 3rd May EARLY! so get your entry in before 7am Friday.Happy gardening everyone 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.
A busy week this week… Lots of Autumn tasks coming up.We welcome back the very talented Leah Evans @mrs.evans.garden Leah gives us a Snapshot of her Autumn garden and she has some inspiring wisdom for us.Tea - Lemon balm and Sage - a favourite of ours.NZ Bulbs have partnered with us for the 2nd of 3 Bulb Giveaways - Enter this fabulous competition (open to NZ residents only, Drawn on 3rd May, winner announced in Episode 32) email your entry to coach@yourgardencoach.nz with the answer to the Elephant Garlic question.Check out @clausdalby for bulb planting inspiration then order your bulbs from @nzbulbs Huge thanks to Paul and Gemma at NZ Bulbs for their generous gift packThis week in the garden - Cultivate - 24th & 25thSow Root Crops 26th & 27thBarren period 28th - 3rd MayGarlic - a little bit of knowledge shared. Get planting on 26th and 27th for a bumper crop Jerusalem Artichokes, ready after the first frost. We give you the heads up to reduce the farts… Such an easy vegetable garden perennial. see www.healthifyme.com/blog/jerusalem-artichokeGlossary - Polyculture - A Symphony of Diversity in your garden.Book Botany for Gardeners By Geoff Hodge Allen and Unwin publishers @allenandunwinInstagram of the Week and winner of the $20 Kings Seeds voucher @theocallaghanclann what a fabulously colourful vegetable garden!www.gardenmyths.com - pine needlesHappy 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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