Podcasts about Huon Valley

Tubes’ Spin on Sport: A special week for the Hobart Airport SFL as Round 6 has come around quickly! Tubes speaks to Nicole Vincent and Maddie Duggan who will be the first Huonville Lions to play 100 games this weekend! They tell Tubes how they feel about being trailblazers in the Huon Valley and reflect on highlights across their 7 years playing together. Tubes also hears from Dodges Ferry player Leah Fennessy and senior Coach Jess Tegg, who detail how the Sharks hope to bounce into form and spoil the Huonville Lions celebrations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mitch Theissen has the enviable role of Head Gardener at the award winning Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk, just outside of Hobart. Having grown up in the Huon Valley, born into a long line of apple farmers, Mitch started his career in the kitchen, first in Hobart, then Sydney, before spending time in Japan. It was here that his thoughts returned to agriculture and produce, and upon returning to Australia he sought out the next phase of his career, landing this dream gig a few years ago and being pivotal in what it looks like, and how it operates, today.  Mitch lives, works and gardens with his partner, and young family on the land of the wulawali people in New Norfolk, in lutruwita/Tasmania's Derwent Valley. Before we get to that, Emily and Maddie are (as well as talking over the top of each other -- sorry about that --) talking about radishes. Yep, that's about it. We also talk about  Compost Soil Salad spinners (lol, yes) And maybe you need to rush out to buy some Japanese Salad Turnip Seeds. IYIYK Mitch is recommending Eliot Coleman's New Organic Gardener.

Sally Doyle, Mayor of Huon Valley Council, joins Kaz and Tubes for this week’s Mayor on the Air segment, discussing the region’s new AI Planning Agent, and more doctors for the Huon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down in person with winery owner Kate Hill from Tasmania's Huon Valley. Her winery, Kate Hill Wines has been making award winning wines since her early years in 2008. 

It's Hampshire Down heaven at one sheep farm high above Franklin in the Huon Valley.

Farmers take many risks with the weather, what sort of crop will grow, and will the price be right.

In Southern Tasmania a farming family are busy with expanding their fairly new lavender farm at Mountain River.

Moves are underway to try and re-open the Cradoc Hill Abattoir in Tasmania's south as local farmers there continue the struggle to get their animals processed.

The Isle of Man, or Manx, is a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom, located between Great Britain and Ireland, and has been influenced by the cultures of both. It's known for being an offshore tax haven and a centre for gambling companies. It also has the oldest continuously-running parliament, the Tynwald, which is claimed to be over 1000 years old. There is also the Manx tongue, a Celtic language spoken by little over 2000 people, but which has undergone a recent revival.With a population of around 80,000, it is perhaps a surprise to find a Manxer on another island on the other side of the world. It was Ellie's love of boats and sailing that drew her away from the Isle of Man, first with a a sailing adventure across the Atlantic, then 6 months sailing around the Pacific. Her first contact with Tasmania though came through a circumnavigation of Australia on the tall ship the Endeavour . It wasn't until years later, when Ellie became pregnant with her second child, that her and her Australian partner, made the decision that Tasmania would be the place they would settle and raise their children, and it's been a decision that Ellie hasn't regretted.Music used in this episode is in the Manx language and is used under Creative Commons from Culture Vannin -https://culturevannin.im/manxfolklore... . Culture Vannin exists to promote, supportand celebrate the culture of the Isle of Man.

This week’s Mayor on the Air is Huon Valley Council’s Sally Doyle. Listen as Mayor Doyle talks Kaz and Tubes through the Huon Valley’s new liveability framework and budget highlights, including a new childcare centre for Huonville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lili gre up in the southernmost region of China, in a neighbourhood where there were strong community connections.Her parents were perhaps not typical for Chinese parents in that they were not focused on grades, but more than Lili was doing what made her happy and they encouraged her to beat her own path.This perhaps contributed to her decision to go to Australia to study after she finished school. She studied Psychology, and after she graduated she returned to her hometown with the idea to start a counselling service. The time wasn't quite right yet for such an enterprise, but while back in China she met her future Australian husband. They would eventual come down to the Huon Valley to pursue their dream to live a more green lifestyle and grow their own vegetables. Lilli's first job was at MONA, but she would eventually do further studies in social work, and she now works within the area of mental health and counselling.

Kaz and Tubes check in with Huon Valley local, Matt Duggan, who has just completed 12 marathons in 12 days from Cockle Creek to Stanley, raising over $100,000 for bowel cancer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexandra De Blas takes us from Tasmania's Huon Valley to farms in Western Australia to explore what's possible in a ‘grounded' way of living with the land.

Paul Lipscombe chats with Simon Nash and Jill Upton about the winery he and Gilli his partner own in Tasmania.Sailor Seeks Horse has a quirky story and a really interesting journey to this point. @thewineshowaustralia @sailorseekshorse

Sally Doyle, Mayor of Huon Valley Council, joins Kaz and Tubes as this week’s Mayor on the Air, chatting about council’s 2025 action plan, priorities for the upcoming federal election, and the opening of Huon Link Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

--This episode is proudly sponsored by Bush Mits. We each bought a pair of these last year and have barely taken them off. They're UPF 50+ for the ultimate sun protection. They're fingerless AND have reinforced palms so you can do all the tough and fiddly jobs. We've discovered they are a saviour in the garden / on the zero turn / out with the cows / even hanging out the washing. Enjoy 15% off Bush Mits' beautiful range by using the promo code AG15 when purchasing from bushmits.com-- You'll often hear us mentioning our friend Emma Bowen in these episodes. Well we finally got her in to record an episode. Emma is the founder and former CEO of the not-for-profit Pocket City Farms in inner city Sydney. Her vision saw a former lawn bowls club transformed into a market garden, events space, education hub and vital part of the broader community bringing clean, organic food to the people. In 2020, Emma, her partner Zag and their two young kids made the move to Tasmania's Huon Valley, settling on a 50-acre former apple, apricot and cattle farm. Emma has plans to establish a permaculture orchard while maximizing the diversity of the farm. Emma is passionate about the transformative power of farms and gardens and the immeasurable value they bring to our physical and mental well-being as individuals and communities. Alongside her farm work she is a permaculture garden designer and community project consultant (check out her work here) and operates two gorgeous airbnbs on her property. We're utilising what's in the garden (and the back of the pantry) and we've made a Cucumber and Basil Mezcalita! We're talking about chicken coops, Emily's new Wandotes, Middleton Fair's Scarecrow Competition, Geums, Twitch Grass, three sisters planting Julia Ostro's almond and plum cake from Good Cooking Everyday (back to back Ostro recommendations! For good reason though) and much more.   See more at www.avant-gardeners.com

Join us as we explore climate action, coastal resilience, and… eels! This week, Dr. Malcolm Johnson shares his passion for climate adaptation, coastal resource management, and unique research on the fascinating freshwater eels of Tasmania. From working in the Huon Valley to community projects in the Philippines and CNMI, Malcolm's journey highlights the power of local action in tackling global issues. Dive into the science of resilience and conservation—plus, discover why eels deserve a closer look! Show theme music: Kevin MacLeod Host: Olly Dove (@olly_dove)Co-Host: Emma HamasakiProduction: Hannah Moore (@HannahCMoore)Media & Promotion: Emma Hamasaki (@EmmaHamasaki)

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

--This episode is proudly sponsored by Bokashi One. Reduce landfill and boost the efforts in your garden in a fuss-free, no-smell way. Enjoy 15% off the entire Bokashi One range by using the promo code AG15 when purchasing from www.bokashi.com.au between now and 1 Jan, 2025--  Matthew Evans was a chef and food critic who left Sydney in search of flavour and to become closer to food production. He landed in Tasmania's Huon Valley and he, his partner Sadie Chrestman and son Hedley call the 70-acre Fat Pig Farm home. Matthew is the author of books including The Real Food Companion, The Dirty Chef, Not Just Jam, Soil and his latest book Milk, published in 2024.  Matthew is gearing up to host the inaugural GROUNDED Australia conference at Fat Pig Farm on December 4 + 5, 2024. This two-day immersive event is part food festival, part writers' festival and part farming conference, which will interrogate how to do farming better. Over 40 amazing speakers will descend upon the Huon Valley for workshops, discussions, networking, amazing food and drinks and even a mobile sauna!  Matthew lives, gardens and farms on the land of the Merlukerdee people. To celebrate, we're drinking the dregs of a limited-release Fat Pig Farm Rhubarb Gin. Over ice. It's delicious. We're chatting tomatoes, our seedling dealer, our grevillea era (loving the Bronze Rambler). We're upcycling milk cartons, tomato trellises are up, and there's a story about the dangers of mowing.  Check out Grounded Australia here and here. Follow Matthew and Sadie's adventures at Fat Pig Farm on Insta here. Follow us on Instagram here. Thanks for being here. 

Gill Dayton, also known as 'TassieApplespice,' transitioned from a 30-year career in law enforcement to full-time landscape photography as a form of therapy, finding solace in Tasmania's tranquil and breathtaking landscapes. Raised in the Huon Valley, her connection to nature was cultivated early, which she later channeled into photography. Initially self-taught, Gill's creative journey blossomed under the mentorship of a friend, allowing her to hone her skills and capture Tasmania's raw beauty, from its wildlife to its iconic landscapes.   Struggling with severe PTSD and Disassociated Amnesia from her time as a police officer, photography became more than a hobby for Gill—it was her refuge. The quiet corners of Tasmania offered her a sanctuary, where the natural world provided healing and peace. Despite the challenges, including insomnia that ironically benefits her astrophotography, Gill remains dedicated to keeping her scenes natural and unmanipulated.   Gill also navigates the complexities of social media, addressing issues like intellectual property theft and the growing impact of AI on photography. She has expanded her photography to include sailing events and accommodation shoots, capturing the essence of her subjects with the same authenticity she brings to her landscapes. Emphasizing the importance of enjoying photography as a therapeutic practice, Gill's story is a powerful testament to the healing power of art and nature, reminding us that sometimes the most profound journeys are those we take with a camera in hand, seeking solace in the world's quieter places.   I hope you enjoy the show!   You can find Gill's work  here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tassieapplespice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tassieapplespice/   Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #podcast #landscapephotography #PTSDRecovery #NaturePhotography #Astrophotography #TasmaniaLandscapes #TherapeuticArt

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Senator Claire Chandler has lived and worked in Tasmania all her life. She grew up in the Huon Valley. Since her election, Claire has also worked closely on the protection of women's rights and single-sex sports.  At the time of her election, Claire was the youngest member of the Morrison Government. She is also Australia's youngest currently serving female senator. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: John Wacka Williams has received an OAM for services to Australia this year. He is the former chair of Greyhounds NSW. Before politics, he was a shearer and a small business owner. His background gave him a strong understanding of the issues facing rural and regional Australia, which he championed throughout his political career. During his time in the Senate, Williams was particularly noted for his work on financial sector reforms. He played a pivotal role in exposing misconduct within the banking and financial services industries, leading to his instrumental involvement in the establishment of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation, and Financial Services Industry in 2017. His efforts in this area earned him widespread respect and recognition.

Giuliana White, a wonderful Italian cook and instructor, teaches regular cooking classes on the cuisine of Puglia in a lovely farmhouse just outside Cygnet in Tasmania's Huon Valley. In this episode, I interview Giuliana about Puglian cooking, her upbringing in Hobart, tomatoes, and so much more. To find out more about The Farmhouse Kitchen, head to: https://www.thefarmhousekitchen-tas.com

People in Tassie are going crazy for these locally made sourdough crumpets, and they are soooo good. With variations such as coconut, chocolate and saffron, it's little wonder this popup is such a great success story. In this episode, we get to chat to Cam and Ally Skeels, the creators of the 'Huon Me Crumpets' , about their origin story. This is the first of a sub-series of episodes of Kitchen Radio, recorded in the summer in Tasmania of 2023-24. If you're inspired to make your own crumpets, I reckon this recipe is worth a try: https://www.essentialingredient.com.au/blogs/essential-recipes/recipe-sourdough-crumpets  

Faith Tkalac has spent years campaigning for an inquest into the death of her son Jari after he was struck by a car driven by his girlfriend, Melissa Oates. In this episode, Gary Jubelin joins Faith at the court hearing, and speaks to crime reporter Amber Wilson, who has covered the case since 2020.    Get episodes of I Catch Killers a week early and ad-free, as well as bonus content, by subscribing to Crime X+ today. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au  Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au  Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To wrap up a season of dreamy guests, we spoke to Kirsten Bradley, co-founder of Milkwood Permaculture. Kirsten and her partner Nick Ritar founded Milkwood, kind of by accident, back in 2007 when they moved to Nick's family farm with the intention to build a tiny home, grow veggies and lead a simple life. And it turns out they weren't the only ones looking for this type of life.  Soon they were hosting events and workshops as teachers and students descended on their farm. That interest and momentum spawned this way-of-living, education hub which has become Milkwood Permaculture. Milkwood was the name of that first farm in country NSW. While their location has changed once or twice, their ethos has only grown stronger and bolder. Kirsten and Nick now call lutruwita / Tasmania home, and they continue to share their knowledge on everything from permaculture design, to how to grow mushrooms, and building resilient and abundant communities. Milkwood was a bit of a gateway drug for Maddie's entry into gardening, and Em and her husband have recently embarked on their Organic Vegetable Gardening Course. Where we live there's barely a home that we go to that doesn't have a copy of Kirsten's first book Milkwood: Real Skills for Down-To-Earth Living. Kirsten's latest book is called The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook, Habits for Hope in a Changing World, released in late 2023. The book explores the 12 Principles of Permaculture, and covers everything from ‘compost everything', to ‘using your privilege for purpose' and ‘cook a meal outdoors'. Find Milkwood on Instagram here.  We're drinking a rosemary gimlet - following a recipe from Cocktail Botanica by Elouise Anders We're recommending the Bronchial Buster tea, recipe from Plants for the People by Erin Lovell Verinder We're drooling over everything at The Agrarian Kitchen - check out their cooking classes here.  We're flicking through a decades old Fowlers book We're loving Bokashi and Compostable Kate's tips. Visit us at @avantgardeners.podcast and www.avant-gardeners.com

Ashley James is a garden designer and horticulturist based in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, on the lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people. He started working in the industry when he was  just 14 years old, alongside his dad. He started his own business aged 23 and went against the grain, focusing on soft-landscaping and design, when all the cool kids were doing landscape construction. He went on to study horticulture, and now works on everything from vineyards, to large wedding and function venues, urban spaces, country estates and cottage gardens. Ashley's known for his beautiful, romantic gardens that weave traditional design principles with naturalistic plantings.  Ashley's aim is to create a dream garden for each client. He is an absolute plant and flower die hard, and is a self-professed Plants Man. He and his work has been featured on The Block, Better Homes and Gardens and Country House Facelift, while a stunning Eltham garden project was written up on the Design Files. If he isn't busy enough, Ashley continues to create his dream garden at his own home that he shares with his wife Bianca and three children, and he's the newest columnist for Home Beautiful, providing amazing gardening advice and inspo. We're drinking Latta Rattlesnake We're talking about Winespeake in Daylesford on Instagram here. Dimity's amazing stall at Cygnet Garden Market - Check her out on @TinyFarmTas Edna Walling We're also talking lemons, seaweed and how hard gardening is. We're reading The Age of Seeds - How Plants Hacked Time and Why our Future Depends On It by Fiona McMillan-Webster Visit us at @avantgardeners.podcast and www.avant-gardeners.com    

Dr Tim Jones is undoubtedly one of Australia's top cider makers. After starting his drinks production career making industrial cider in Cascade Brewery, Tim joined Willie Smith's as head cider maker in 2014.He stayed in that role until 2020 and during that period of almost six years, Willie Smith's won a stack of trophies for its ciders showcasing the complexity offered by heirloom English and French cider apple varieties.Tim's new venture is Wild Mother Tasmania, a vinegar company that like Willie Smiths is based in the Huon Valley, Tasmania.Wild Mother is dedicated to minimal intervention, unfiltered and unpasteurised vinegars from apples and cherries, some of which have been aged in casks that have previously held bourbon, port and Tasmanian whisky.And more relevantly to this podcast, there are also some liqueurs and apple brandies in the pipeline that you'll hear about, right after Tim explains how he first became interested in exploring the world of craft vinegar.

Lurch from the Huon Valley raises concerns over a potential chocolate milk shortage in Tasmania. CEO of TasCOSS, Adrienne Picone, calls on the Federal Government to take action on the housing crisis. And, Ivona Sone gives details on the Cinema in the Gardens this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sadie Chrestman didn't get into gardening until she was 40, but she's quickly made up for lost time. Sadie moved from inner-city Sydney to the Huon Valley in Tasmania, settling on a property called Puggle Farm, where she got stuck into everything from animal husbandry, admiring wood piles, and deep soil knowledge. Stepping it up a notch, Sadie, and her partner Matthew Evans, purchased a 70 acre property they named Fat Pig Farm, opening a market garden and setting up a restaurant. When one of their much loved Market Gardener moved on, Sadie put her hand up for the role, taking on 1km of garden beds for a weekly restaurant sitting - sometimes feeding up to 200 people per week, with produce almost entirely coming from the farm. Fat Pig Farm have created a bush foods garden with Aunty Kris Schaffer, are doing gin collabs with Nat Fryar from Abel Gin,  and are spreading the good word about the importance of soil.  Notes for this episode: We're drinking a Rhubarb + Ginger Margarita inspired by Fermented Chilli and Yuzu Salt from Rough Rice We're reading The Compost Coach by Kate Flood, aka Compostable Kate We're watching Live to 100 - Secrets of the Blue Zone on Netflix We mention: Gardeners Bay Farm Are we missing anything? Just drop us a line on Instagram @avantgardeners.podcast Thank you!

Ashley reveals the inspiration behind the twists and turns in her bestselling psychological thriller, Dark Mode.  Together with return guest Jacinta Dietrich and self-described enthusiastic reader Ali Thomas, Ashley and James delve into every scintillating Dark Mode detail they normally can't discuss, including the novel's real-life inspirations.   Jacinta Dietrich is the author of This Is Us Now, and co-hosts Differently Brained, a podcast focussed on neurodivergent celebration and mental health awareness. Ali Thomas is a former high school English teacher and featured as part of the inaugural Boorowa Literary Festival.  Upcoming events: Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: The Reader by Bernard Schlink  The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris Far from the Tree by Andrew Solomon  Before You Knew My Name by Jacqueline Bublitz  The Tilt by Chris Hammer A Mother's Reckoning by Sue Klebold Troll Hunting by Ginger Gorman  Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates The Guest List by Lucky Foley  Elizabeth Finch by Julian Barnes The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes The Joy Thief by Penny Moodie We Didn't Think It Through by Gary Lonesborough This Is Us Now by Jacinta Dietrich  Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Get in touch ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

In this Episode we interview your friend and mine, Dimity May. Dimity's gateway drug to gardening was through market gardening, but she turned her attention to seedling growing just as the pandemic (remember that guy?) was just taking off, setting up Reid Tiny Farm in Canberra as a CSA model, for seedlings. In 2023, Dimity, her husband and two kids, made the move to Tasmania's Huon Valley, and since chatting with Dimity (she was our very first interviewee!), she's changed her business name to Tiny Farm Tas, and has been incredibly busy setting up her operations in a new state, a new climate, and with a new model. It's no mean feat, and we are in awe. Notes for this Episode. We're drinking Ravensworth vino Guest:  Dimity May, Tiny Farm Tas (previously Reid Tiny Farm) Some of the things we chat about: Milkwood Permaculture: Organic Vegetable Gardening (Next course begins 20 November, 2023) The Food Savers A-Z, The Essential Cornersmith Kitchen Companion by Alex Elliott-Howery & Jamie Edwards Tiny Farm Canberra  ActiveVista  Buena Vista Farm  All Sun Farm  JM Fortier  The Market Gardener's Masterclass  Keeley, Fat Pig Produce - local veggie boxes in Southern Tasmania BioDynamics Tasmania  Joyce Wilkie, All Sun Farm  The Sustainable Food Trust, Patrick Holden  The Regenerative Journey, Charlie Arnott 

We discuss chapters 7-8 of 'Decapitation' by NISIOISIN. Flex has discovered the true source of the famous author's power, and it's not pretty, or maybe it is. Through all the weirdness and clunk in the writing, NISIOISIN has left behind some interesting messaging, engaging hooks, and memorable characters. Where the series goes from here is anyone's guess, but somehow, it sounds like Flex and Herds actually walked away...enjoying this one? Anime next, too. We're also joined by LJM Owen, the Festival Director of Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival, to talk about the impending 'Tassie Vice' weekend, which we'll be MC'ing! The program for this year also includes extended writing workshops and professional development in the beautiful Huon Valley.

Ep 03 - Welcome back Avant Gardeners!  We bring you Part 2 of our chat with friend and rose-die-hard, Pip Steele-Wareham from @The_Garden_At_Moorfield. In this chat we explore her 150m (no, that is not a typo) naturalistic garden, and then go deep on roses - why she loves them, how to tend to them, selecting the right rose for you and beneficial plants to keep them healthy.   If you didn't catch Part 1 of this chat, jump in now.  This week .... We're drinking a most delish Sailor Seeks Horse Pinot. We're reading The Gardeners Bed-Book by Richardson Wright as well as My Father and Other Animals by Sam Vincent Find us on Instagram at @avantgardeners.podcast

'I was still in that really optimistic, sort of naive, wonderful space as an early writer, where you think everything you write is just publishable.' Debut author Jonathon Shannon shares his journey from aspiring writer to published author – including the decision to join James and Ashley's writers' group.  We discuss how he took his debut romcom from a four-word pitch to a publishing contract, the rejection of his first manuscript, and his transition to writing romantic comedy alongside his wife, author Elodie Cheesman.  Plus, do you have a book you're saving to read before you die?  Jonathon Shannon is a Sydney-based writer and creative director. His work has been recognised at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, screened at the St Kilda Film Festival, and is housed in the permanent archives of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Bound to Happen is his debut novel.  Get your copy of Bound to Happen or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  James is in conversation with Hayley Scrivenor as part of the National Young Writers Festival, 28 Sept to 1 Oct Ashley is appearing in-person at the Mount Beauty Writers Festival, happening Saturday 7 October.  Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: 'I'm the Wrong Ghost for This Haunting' by Ren Arcamone Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld A Mile Down by David Vann  A Burglar's Guide to the City by Geoff Manaugh The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Love, In Theory by Elodie Cheesman Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

Ep 02 - Avant Gardeners In this episode we give you Part 1 of our chat with our friend, and inspirational gardener, Pip Steele-Wareham who is doing magical things at her property Moorfield @The_Garden_At_Moorfield in Victoria.  A lot of this week's chat is about her and her husbands Hugo's previous property Little Oak and the challenges and successes they had there. We speak about Pip's approach to gardening (find what you love, and grow that), her obsessions with soil, and if -nay, when - rhododendrons will come back into fashion.  It's a juicy little Episode, and we'll be back in a fortnight with Part 2.  What we're drinking Chatto Pinot Noir, 2021. Bloody delish References worth looking up Milkwood Permaculture The Garden at Moorfield As always, find us on Instagram @avantgardeners.podcast, and please rate, review and subscribe wherever you're listening to this podcast.  

Hi, and welcome to Avant Gardeners.  In this episode we give you an intro into the lives of Emily and Maddie, two friends who live, play and garden on Melukerdee country in Tasmania's Huon Valley, with varying success. Both have unexpectedly landed on properties, with vast gardens, and very little know how. In future episodes we'll be inteviewing others, but in this episode it's all about us.  What we're drinking Merry Spiced Cherry Amaretto Sour (based on  this, recipe but with home made cherry sugar syrup inspired by Verona Stands, and aquafaba) References worth looking up Serious Backyard Vegetables, a past course by Milkwood Permaculture Matthew Evan's carrot top pesto recipe, available in The Commons Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver    

‘I conflate so many experiences throughout my life with the level of pain I was in at the time.' Amy Lovat, debut author of Mistakes and Other Lovers and founder of Secret Book Stuff, gets real with us about the challenges of maintaining a creative practice with endometriosis. She also discusses writing about the dark side of modern evangelical Christianity, setting her novel in her hometown of Newcastle, and that time she was rushed to emergency in agonising pain and – well, you'll just have to listen. Plus, James and Ashley receive personalised reading recommendations from this master bibliophile! Amy Lovat is a writer, editor and the founder of Secret Book Stuff. She has a PhD in English and Writing from the University of Newcastle and lives with her partner Laura, two dogs, a bird and thousands of books in Gadigal Country, Sydney. Get your copy of Mistakes and Other Lovers or from your local bookshop. Upcoming events  Ashley is appearing at Bloody Scotland on 15 September! Catch her in person in Stirling, UK, or online!  James is in conversation with Hayley Scrivenor as part of the National Young Writers Festival, 28 Sept to 1 Oct Terror Australis Readers and Writers Festival is happening October 26 to 29, and Ashley will be part of two days of panel sessions happening that weekend in the Huon Valley, Tasmania Online: Creative Nonfiction – Ashley is teaching her six-week online Writing NSW course starting 30 October Crafting Narrative Drive – an in-person workshop with Ashley at Avid Reader in Brisbane, Sunday 26 November, 10am-1pm Books and authors discussed in this episode: Stolen Focus by Johann Hari;  Hot Little Hands by Abigail Ulman; Just a Girl by Kirsten Krauth; Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney; Normal People by Sally Rooney; A Lonely Girl Is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu; Friends and Dark Shapes by Kavita Bedford (from ep 24); Adult Fantasy by Briohny Doyle (read Ashley's review); Yellowface by Rebecca Kuang;      Dress Rehearsals by Madison Godfrey; Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey; Lucy Clarke; Echolalia by Briohny Doyle; Bunny by SE Tolsen; On a Bright Hillside in Paradise by Annette Higgs; The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane; When One of Us Hurts by Monica Vuu; Plus hear Amy talk about Secret Book Stuff in ep 34!  Ashley's psychological thriller Dark Mode is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy. James' novel Denizen is out now! Learn more about it and get your copy.  Check out Writing NSW's online course program, and Podcasting 101.  Get in touch! ashleykalagianblunt.com jamesmckenziewatson.com Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt + @JamesMcWatson Instagram: @akalagianblunt + @jamesmcwatson

I've made the effort to seek a good balance between contractors that are killing it, and those that are relaxing and enjoying the lifestyle and benefits of being their own boss. Between the hustle and bustle of Inner Melbourne, Sydney and Brissy, and the remote regions of Griffith, Kalgoorlie, Mudgee and Huon Valley. From the tropics to the Dessert to the Antarctic, Australia covers it all. Well today we have reach a new extreme. Welcome Mark to the dungeon for almost 3 hours of gruelling questions and amazing answers. 

Jake Machen is as Tasmanian as they get, born and bred. Jake is local to Huonville and works around Hobart and the Huon Valley. He shares what it's like working in one of the most remote regional areas of Australia. We could argue that some areas in the middle of the mainland are more remote, but  different regions are remote for various reasons whether it's the sheer distance from others or the climate and access that make an area remote. Lets go chat with Jake and see what he loves about working for himself and working in his community building a business and reputation as a local serving others.

Kirk McDonald has the exciting role of making cider at Willie Smith's in Tasmania's Huon Valley. Australia's first certified organic cider, Willie Smith is a true orchard to bottle process and the taste experience is unlike anything you've sipped before https://www.williesmiths.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Over a Glass is a wine & drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale exploring the personalities, stories and landscape of the wine and drinks business. An Australian Wine and Drinks Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Kirk McDonald has the exciting role of making cider at Willie Smith's in Tasmania's Huon Valley. Australia's first certified organic cider, Willie Smith is a true orchard to bottle process and the taste experience is unlike anything you've sipped before https://www.williesmiths.com.au Follow Over a Glass https://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod  Host Shanteh Wale https://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=en Executive Producer Rob Locke https://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/ Executive Producer Anthony Huckstep https://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/ LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTS https://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork Over a Glass is a wine & drinks podcast with Shanteh Wale exploring the personalities, stories and landscape of the wine and drinks business. An Australian Wine and Drinks Podcast from the Deep in the Weeds Network.

Pilgrim Hill is an off-grid, family-run hostel in the beautiful Huon Valley, Tasmania.   ---  “We have these people coming into our community every single year, and they're a huge part of our economy and they're a huge part of our community, but they're not really seen by the Australian public.”  Christina Baehr was a professional harpist, and Peirce Baehr planned to be an academic. But after they fell in love and got married, they decided instead to pursue a different dream: to create a place together where travellers could come from all over the world, be cared for, and have a place to think through the deeper questions in life.   Pilgrim Hill is an off-grid, family-run hostel in the beautiful Huon Valley, Tasmania. The Baehrs – along with their nine (yes, nine!) children – love living close to the land, and they love showing hospitality to the fruit pickers and others who come to their valley. In this conversation, they tell Life & Faith what led them to choose this life, and why they find it so fulfilling.  “People come here and some of them have only ever lived in cities. I remember at one point taking somebody on a walk to the veggie garden, and they clearly couldn't recognize any of the plants … and I was like, this is a carrot, and they were looking at this green foliage thinking I had lost my mind – and then pulling it out of the ground and just the gasp of astonishment. We get people like that, but we also get people who come here specifically because they want to try out this lifestyle, and so that's exciting.”  ---  EXPLORE:  Find out more about Pilgrim Hill 

Like many of the world's most celebrated creatives, Michelle Crawford wholeheartedly embraces the unpredictable adventures that taking risks can bring. With no jobs and only a credit card to keep them afloat, Michelle, husband Leo and their then infant daughter Elsa moved to Tasmania in 2004, in search of a simpler life more connected to the land. After going on to welcome a son, in 2007 Michelle started a blog named after her two kids, Hugo and Elsa, aimed at documenting her new life in the countryside, which would ultimately go on to attract a significant community of followers. Once her kids were at school, Michelle was free to pursue an array of creative and culinary-focused interests, leading to a host of collaborations with some of Tassie's most acclaimed chefs and food critics including Matthew Evans, Sally Wise and Ben Milbourne. During this time she also established herself as one of the country's leading voices on all things food, authoring four books and numerous articles featured in the likes of Country Style, Galah, Graziher, Jetstar Magazine, Feast Magazine, Inside Out and Lunch Lady Magazine. More recently, she has started the process of gently restoring an old bank known as 'The Bowmont' in the idyllic village of Franklin in Tasmania's Huon Valley, which she and Leo bought a few years ago. True to form, she has many grand plans for this history-filled building and I was thrilled to be able to catch up with her about them - and so much more - a few weeks ago.

Between the beauty of the Huon Valley and the area's renowned produce, the decision for Christie Lewis to move there from the mainland was an easy one

Also known as The Southern Edge, Tasmania's Huon Valley brings together food, history, and plenty of natural wonders.

This week's road trip includes a stunning cruise down the Huon River, the Southern Hemisphere's largest dolomite cave, soaring high above the tree tops at Tahune Adventures, a visit to the famous Wooden Boat Centre, the Glen Huon Organic Dairy, Willie Smith's Apple Shed, cider tastings, Tassie's surfing sushi chef, grazing plates of the regions finest produce, the southernmost point of Australia, and two of our favourite campgrounds of all time. This episode is a foodies dream!  Plus in our RV newsroom we are discussing the widowmaker and dangers of camping under large gum trees this summer! ………………………………………………Welcome to Tasmania! For the next 10 weeks we will be sharing The Ultimate Road Trip series Designed to help you choose your own adventure when you visit this spectacular island state! Tassie boasts the cleanest air in the world, Australia's tallest sea cliffs, unique native wildlife, world class experiences, incredibly talented people, outstanding food and beverage, fascinating history, and it is abundant with epic scenery perfectly presented for touring no matter what vehicle you are in. Every itinerary we have created has been designed to explore and discover a drive journey across a 7 day timeframe, with the flexibility to take more or less time, string a few trips together, or complete them all! It's up to you! And to get your planning started and as a as a gift from us, you can download our free Road Trip Itinerary Quick Guides from our website that accompany each journey, alternatively if you want the full experience you can purchase our comprehensive e-books that share the finer details of where to stay, what to do, what to pack and so much more.Plus as an added bonus, if you purchase any of our comprehensive e-book itineraries, we will gift you our free audio book, The Taste of Tassie, The Complete Guide To Eating And Drinking Your Way Around The Apple isle! https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/shop/ Watch this episode on our Family Travel Podcast YouTube channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_yYimcCnOLoizZ9GCtIw8gCheck out the footage from our latest episode on our Family Travel Australia YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/R4o7hw4UWc4 Spirit of Tasmania – Top 10 Tips for Sailing - https://youtu.be/xztU9VbTkEE Our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefeelgoodfamily has a new destination video every Sunday night at 6.30pm (AEST). We would love to connect with you on Facebook, Instagram and our website www.thefeelgoodfamily.com.au  Our Family Travel Australia Podcast is now LIVE and available on all podcast platforms, with a new episode aired every Friday night 8:30pm [AEST]. 

Huon Valley vigneron Kate Hill says she could lose up to 70 percent of her fruit this vintage because of the severe hail storm in December, and a Derwent Valley farmer has managed to adopt grape vines for planting on his farm after the vines were ripped out of the ground on a Bagdad property

Gili and Paul Lipscombe make exceptional wine in the Huon Valley of Southern Tasmania.The dream; was to establish a vineyard that would sustain the family, their lifestyle and focus on producing outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.I can confidently say, they have done just that.https://sailorseekshorse.com.auFollow Over a Glasshttps://www.instagram.com/overtheglasspod Host Shanteh Walehttps://www.instagram.com/shantehwale/?hl=enExecutive Producer Rob Lockehttps://www.instagram.com/foodwinedine/Executive Producer Anthony Huckstephttps://www.instagram.com/huckstergram/LISTEN TO OUR OTHER FOOD PODCASTShttps://linktr.ee/DeepintheWeedsNetwork

Macca travelled to Tasmania this week, and presented the program from an apple shed in the Huon Valley