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Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 28🎉🌿 New Episode Out Now! 🌿🎉We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our latest giveaways! Congratulations to the winner of Foraging by Peter Langlands And congratulations to the winner of the Autumn Hamper from Kings Seeds!A huge thank you to Penguin Books and Kings Seeds for making these prizes possible. In this episode, we’re also sharing 12 fantastic book suggestions to keep you inspired and cosy through the winter months. Wishing you a wonderful winter full of warmth, good reads, and garden dreams!#New...2025-05-0115 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 27🍂🎧 New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎧🍂 Brew yourself a cup of Warming Autumn Spiced Tea and settle in! This week, we’re:Catching up on the week’s "to-do" list Sharing our top vegetable planting recommendations Starting the delightful winter task of planning your spring garden — using all those notes you jotted down in your garden diary!Take a moment for yourself, press play, and dream of the beautiful season ahead. Enjoy! #NewEpisode #GardenPodcast #SpringGardenPlanning #AutumnTeaMoments #YourGardenCoachSupport the showYou can contact us a...2025-04-2820 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 26🌿 Let's Chat Gardens Over a Cup of Kawakawa Tea! 🌿Join us for another exciting episode where we’re sipping on a fragrant Kawakawa tea blendEpisode Highlights:Bulbs, Bulbs, Bulbs: Time to choose your spring colour scheme and plant them for a stunning display.Other Flower Seeds: We’ll share which flower seeds to sow right now for that vibrant garden you've been dreaming of.Garlic Talk: We’re diving into the reasons why we grow our own garlic—some of these might shock you!Leaf Co...2025-04-1730 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 25🎧 New Episode Out Now!Sorry we’re a little late this week, but we’re back with another jam-packed episode of the podcast! 🙌This week we’re talking all about: Cultivating and sowing root crops during the full moon phaseThe importance of sowing cover crops + why keeping your soil covered year-round is a game-changer for your gardenA little chat on late autumn rose care to keep those beauties blooming strong next season.Leaf Curl!! A few tips for dealing with this di...2025-04-1623 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 24🎧 New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🌱 It's sowing and planting time, and we've got you covered with inspiration for your winter food garden Vegetable of the Week: Spaghetti Squash – a versatile, fun-to-grow staple for colder months!PLUS: We’re launching a brand new competition with our friends at Kings Seeds – tune in to find out how to enter!So pop your headphones on, head outside, and give your health a boost while listening to NZ’s No.1 gardening podcastSupport the sho...2025-04-0426 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 23🌿🎙️ This Week’s Podcast! 🎙️🌿Sowing & Planting Phase – It’s time to get Leafy Greens, Brassicas, Legumes, Lettuce, and Mizuna in the ground! Special Guest: Peter Langlands – Foraging guru & author of the new book Foraging. He joins us to chat about wild food and what you can forage in your area.A must-listen for gardeners & nature lovers! Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload...2025-03-2728 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 22🌿🎙️ Today's Podcast Episode! 🎙️🌿Jen's verdict on today's cuppa? Not a fan! 😆 Chilli & Rosemary tea might not be making it into her regular brew! ☕🔥🌿🌘 We're in the Barron phase until March 23rd – perfect for weeding, mulching, pruning, and garden maintenance. 🧑‍🌾✨ Then, get ready to plant root crops on the 24th & 25th! 🥕🧄🌳 Plus, we’re diving into seasonal tasks for the Food Forest – what to do now to keep it thriving! 🌱Tune in now! 🎧 #GardeningPodcast #MoonGardening #FoodForest #HerbalTeaFails #ChilliAndRosemarySupport the show 2025-03-2030 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 21🌿🎙️ New Podcast Episode – Season 2, Episode 21! 🎙️🌿Let’s prep the soil for the Root Crop Sowing Phase on 17th & 18th March! 🥕🌱✔️ Cut back your Artichoke – Almost to ground level, then mulch well ✂️✔️ Cucumber season is wrapping up – What a fabulous harvest! We chat about how cucumbers benefit your health 🥒💚 (We bet you'll plant even more next year!)Keep up the great work in your garden—it’s great for your health and your soul! 🌿✨ Check out our website - www.yourgardencoach.nz/podcastSupport the show 2025-03-1419 min

Your Garden Coach NZSeason 2 Autumn Episode 20🌿🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️🌿📅 7th–12th March: Sowing & Planting Phase – We’re sharing some of the best vegetables to plant right now! 🌱📅 13th–16th March: Cultivate the Soil – Remember, the No-Dig method is kinder to your soil biology! 🚜✨✔️ Weed, add compost & mulch✔️ Aerate only if compacted (just a gentle fork wiggle will do!)🌱 Chives – A must-have in the garden… but keep them away from your beans! 😉Now it’s your turn—get outside, breathe in the fresh air, and get your hands in the soil! 🌿💚 Listen...2025-03-0616 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Season 2 Episode 19🌿🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️🌿📅 2nd–12th March Sowing & Planting Guide – We’re breaking down the best vegetables to sow and plant right now! 🌱🍵 Parsley Tea… or as Jen calls it, ‘Vegetable Soup’! 😆 (She likes it, though!) Add some celery seeds for extra tang!🌿 All About Parsley – Where it came from, why it’s great, and how to use it in your garden and kitchen.Practical tips and garden inspiration! Listen now on SpotifyTag a gardening buddy who needs a bit of parsley po...2025-03-0220 min

Your Garden Coach NZSeason 2 Summer Episode 20🌱🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️🌱Tasks for the week—what to sow and plant for the cooler season, the best vegetable varieties to grow, and why chives deserve a spot in your garden! 🌿✨Plus, it's the perfect time to harvest & preserve your produce. 🍑🥒 Whether you're pickling, jamming, freezing, or cooking up ready-to-go meals, make the most of nature’s bounty while the sun shines! ☀️📖 Tip: Keep a gardening diary! Your future self will thank you. 💚🎧 Listen now: 'Your Garden Coach NZ' find us...2025-02-2716 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Season 2 Episode 18🌿✨ New Podcast Episode! ✨🌿This week, Ali takes a trip to her "Sopermarket" (aka her garden!) to harvest the abundance of food growing right now. 🍅🥕🥬 If you’re wondering what tasks to tackle this week, we’ve got you covered!🍂 Get Autumn-Ready! What can you do now to set your garden up for success as the seasons shift?✂️ Pruning Time! We chat about why now is a great time to tidy up your fruit trees—and which ones need attention.🍐 Pear Perfection! H...2025-02-2019 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Season 2 Episode 17🌱🎧 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🎧🌱Get your garden ready for Root Crop Sowing with the latest episode of Your Garden Coach NZ podcast!In today’s episode, we’re diving into: 🥕 Root crops for this season – including top tips for sowing Carrots & Beetroot 🌱 🥔 Potato growing – perfecting those spud-growing skills! 🥔 🌸 A shout-out to the amazing Philippa at Waihora Garden, a member of the 'Secret Gardens' family, just north of Wellington – a hidden gem for flower lovers! 🌸Plus, check out our brand-new Website, new content being uploaded regularly, packed with tips to help you sharpen those gardening skills!Don’t miss out – hit play...2025-02-1324 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Season 2 Episode 16🌱🌶 New Podcast Alert! 🎙️It’s HOT out there, but we’re already thinking ahead to winter! 🥶 This week on the pod, we’re talking all about Sowing & Planting Winter Vegetables – yes, it’s time to get your garden ready for those hearty winter meals. 🥕🍠We’ve got a list of the BEST varieties to plant now and some handy tips for your winter brassicas 🌿. Plus, we're diving into a review of this season's Heat Lovers 🌞 – how are they doing and what’s the best way to care for them?Quick Tip: Want to...2025-02-0622 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Season 2 Episode 15This 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! 🥶But, it’s not all smooth sailing... Ali ran into a little trouble this week with her buried Bokashi. Who do you think dug it up? 🕵️‍♀️ Composting season is tricky when there’s barely any grass around to balance out that nitrogen, but we’ve got tips to make it work! 💚And after all that hard work, w...2025-01-3015 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Season 2 Episode 14🌻 We're back! 🎙️ After a refreshing summer break spent soaking up the sun, tending to our gardens, and making memories by the lake, it’s time to jump back into podcasting! 🌊🌸We’re trialing a new format that’s shorter, but don’t worry—we’re still bringing you weekly episodes! 🙌 We know you love hearing from us, and a monthly podcast just wasn't an option. 😅We'd love to hear your thoughts—let us know what you think! 💬Happy gardening,Ali & Jen 🌿💚Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach...2025-01-2419 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 13🌿 Episode Highlights:🍵 Tea of the Week: Chamomile—A soothing brew 🌿🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to @michellemcdee—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! Cultivate your soil in preparation for sowing and planting from 3rd December. Time now to feed your plants with your homemade teas.Warning: Evapotranspiration can take an incredible amount of moisture from your plants and soil, be sure to monitor moisture levels.🌱Herb of the Week: Chamomile🌿Main Topic...2024-11-2740 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 12A little late this time as we had a few technical difficulties.Not to worry - we sorted it. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.🌿 Episode Highlights:🍵 Tea of the Week: Hawthorn flowers and leaf tips—Used in Chinese medicine for centuries to reduce blood pressure 🌿🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to Sue Jones-Nicholson—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! We’re in a Barren Period until the 25th, then the Root Crop Sowing Phase on...2024-11-2541 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 12🌸 Urban Beekeeping Buzz with Cormac Farrell! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re thrilled to have Cormac Farrell, author of Urban Beekeeping, join us! 🐝 Catch the episode now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🍯 Main Topic: Cormac shares his incredible journey from hobby beekeeper to the Australian Government’s Head Beekeeper! Discover how his love for bees led him to this prestigious role and get insights from his book Urban Beekeeping, perfect for anyone curious about keeping bees in urban spaces.🏆 Listener Giveaway 2024-11-1246 min

Your Garden Coach NZBonus Episode - An extended interview with Jess Herbert🌟 Bonus Episode Alert! 🌟We've just released an inspiring bonus podcast interview featuring Jesse from Freshlink! 🎙️ Jesse shares some truly thought-provoking ideas about the way we shop and how it impacts our health. 🌱🛒 His engaging perspective is a must-hear for anyone interested in conscious choices and wellness. 🙌Catch this special episode on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify – we're so grateful to Jesse for sharing his time and insights with us! 💚Freshlink is a Wholefoods Grocer in Wanaka.Support the showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach...2024-11-0609 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 10🌸 Wholefood Shopping at Its Best with Jesse Herbert! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re thrilled to introduce Jesse Herbert from Freshlink, Wanaka! 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🍎 Main Topic: Jesse shares his journey from a rural, self-sufficient upbringing to following his grandfather’s market gardening footsteps. By 18, he knew he wanted to be a greengrocer, Jesse bought, and has since built up Freshlink, a unique store where you won’t find any sugar, preservatives, additi...2024-11-0537 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 9🌸 Join the Community Garden Movement! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re celebrating community gardening, sowing by the moon, and brightening up with Zinnias! 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🌱 Main Topic: Diana Manson from QLDC joins us to talk about the power of Community Gardens—bringing people together for sustainable, shared spaces. 🌿🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Simplify your routine—let the moon guide you on the best times to sow and grow for the most vibra...2024-10-2947 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 8🌿 Episode Highlights:🍵 Tea of the Week: Lemongrass Tea—a refreshing favourite of Connie Cao, our guest this week. Perfect anytime of the day. 🌿🎉 Kings Seeds Winner: Congrats to Sasha Pollard—this week’s lucky recipient of our Kings Seeds giveaway! 🌻🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Keep your garden on track by aligning your tasks with the moon phases! We’re in a Barren Period until the 26th, then the Root Crop Sowing Phase on the 27th & 28th, with the Cultivate Period 2024-10-2335 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 7🌸 Let’s Plant the Seeds of Success this Spring! 🌸We’re here to guide you through this busy spring season. 🌱 Join us on Your Garden Coach NZ as we dig into the latest tips for a thriving garden. Available on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🛡️ Main Topic: Scarecrows—learn how these classic garden protectors can be both functional and fun in your vegetable patch!🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Unlock the mysteries of lunar gardening! With the full moon on 18th October, we’r...2024-10-1635 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 6🌸 Spring is in the Air! 🌸This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re all about keeping your garden thriving through spring. 🌱 Listen on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🛏️ Main Topic: A Crop Rotation Refresher! Keep your garden beds healthy and productive. 🌱 Plus, learn how gardening by the moon can boost your results—Waxing moon = rising moon, perfect for growing leafy greens and above-ground crops. 🌙🐝 Wasp Management: Peter Visser is back to talk about wasps. Are they...2024-10-0845 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 5🌸 Spring is Here, and Your Garden is Ready to Thrive! 🌸In this week’s episode of Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re covering Spring tasks and expert tips to help your garden bloom. 🌱 Listen now on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:👧 Gardening with Children (Part 5): This week, we’re thrilled to have Anita Croft from Growing Kiwi Gardeners join us! 🌻 Anita shares her incredible Early Childhood Gardening programmes—teaching kids to grow, explore, and fall in love with nature...2024-10-0149 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 4🌸 Spring is Springing! 🌸In this week's episode of Your Garden Coach NZ, we’re diving into the joys of sowing seeds and transplanting seedlings. 🌱 Catch us on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!🌷 Episode Highlights:🌷 Special Guest: We chat with Luke Gardener from Longbush Cottage about his stunning Tulip Festival and the most gorgeous glasshouses available in New Zealand! 🏡💐👧 Gardening with Children (Part 4): Continuing our series on empowering little gardeners, with tips to get them even more involved! 🌻🥕 2024-09-2435 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 3🌱 Spring Season 2, Episode 3 is Live! 🎧This week on Your Garden Coach NZ, some essential tips for a thriving spring garden. 🌸 Catch us on Buzzsprout, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts!🌿 Episode Highlights:🌾 Mastering Mulch: Learn how to mulch like a pro—your plants will love you, and those weeds won’t stand a chance! 🌱🌘 Garden Tasks: Descending Moon in the waning phase means it's time to sow root crops like carrots, beets, and radishes. 🌕🥕🥧 Vegetable of the Week: Rhubar...2024-09-1943 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 2🌼 Spring Season 2, Episode 2 is LIVE! 🎧Catch us on Buzzsprout, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for this week's gardening goodness! 🌱🌿 Episode Highlights:🏡 Planting Your Glasshouse: Got a new glasshouse and not sure where to start? We've got tips to help you! 🍅🥒👧 Gardening with Children (Part 2): Learn how gardening can build self-image and empower kids. 🌻🥬 What's Harvesting in NZ? Find out what's in season right now!🌾 Foraging Focus: It's time to hunt for Nettles, Chickweed, and Cleavers—nutrient-packed wild gre...2024-09-1036 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Season 2 Episode 1🌿 Welcome to Season 2, Episode 1! 🌿Jen and I originally set out to create a year’s worth of gardening podcasts, packed with tips and tricks for beginner gardeners and the skills we’ve picked up along the way. But thanks to your incredible support, we’re thrilled to keep going! 🎉This season, expect fresh advice, inspiring guest talks, and maybe even a few local workshops! 🧑‍🌾In today’s episode: ✨ We revisit our reasons for gardening by the moon. ✨ Begin a 5-part series on Gardening with Children — a topic close to my heart as a former Early Chil...2024-09-0328 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 46Wow, 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 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...2024-08-2826 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 45It'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 we...2024-08-2244 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 44Stinging 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 Jen 2024-08-1923 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 44It's sowing and planting time until 16th August, though whilst some Kiwi gardeners are in full Spring sowing mode, those of us in the colder zones are taking things a little slower.This week we find out more about the Cabbage, there are so many different varieties out there.Ali reports from a gorgeous garden in Burgundy, France, aptly named L'Escargot Errant - The Wandering Snail. Burgundy is famous for its snails.If you haven't planned your Spring and Summer garden - what are you waiting for - order your Kings Seed Catalog...2024-08-1127 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 43Thank 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 d...2024-08-0229 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 42This 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 showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our In...2024-07-2930 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 41Spring 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...2024-07-1930 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 40It'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...2024-07-1128 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 39It 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...2024-06-2826 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 38Happy 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 f...2024-06-2128 min

Your Garden Coach NZWinter Episode 37Once 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....2024-06-1622 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 36Apologies 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 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 l...2024-06-0518 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 35A 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...2024-05-3038 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 34Hello 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 showYou can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz Please follow our Instagram page @yourgardencoach_nz where we regularly upload interesting gardening tip...2024-05-2231 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 33This 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...2024-05-151h 04

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 32Rosehip 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 y...2024-05-0848 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 31Tea - 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 pr...2024-05-0137 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 30A 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 co...2024-04-2343 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 29We enjoy a cup of Dried Yarrow and Mint tea today - it’s a winner, Jen loves it.Dr Compost joins us for a chat about… composting! He’s a mine of information and has a few ideas to help Jen get started with composing.Take a look at Ben’s Socials @dr_compost & Dr Compost on fb, Ben talks about Bokashi composting in his latest video.We learn about two lesser-known Vitamins G & G. That’s right, Gratitude and Green, we take stock of just how beneficial being grateful and spending time outsi...2024-04-1738 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 28Postgraduate Researcher Daniellé du Plooy shares with us her studies into The Future of Food Systems in Aotearoa New Zealand and the role of key stakeholders’ in shaping that future. Daniellé aims to highlight the diversity of values, opportunities, visions and concerns about the future of food in NZ, Danilellé has so much valuable knowledge to share, so we sat back and gave her free rein to open our eyes and minds to her relevant and important subject matter.We take a look at Autumn tasks in your 4 bed crop rotation system.2024-04-1049 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 27What a week for competitions woohoo!The winner of our Kings Seeds Seasonal Gift Pack is Rebecca TeoneaThe NZ Bulbs Pack goes to Linda- Marie StokkeAnd the $20 Weekly Gift Voucher from Kings goes to Rachel Chamberlain Congratulations to you all, and huge thanks to Kings Seeds and NZ BulbsYarrow Tea today - We dried the flowers when they were in peak bloom and have stored two jars for use over winter.Jobs for the Week - so much i...2024-04-0346 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 26In this week's episode:Beetroot - grow lots, it's so good for your blood. We focus on this vegetable today.We talk to Paul Hoek from NZ Bulbs, what a delight, Paul tells us everything we need to know to grow gorgeous Spring bulbs. It’s ordering time for bulbs. Paul has a wonderful gift pack for us to give away in this week's competition.Jane Wrigglesowrth’s Tummy-Taming Tea was supposed to be our tea of the week but time ran out! That’s life...2024-03-2657 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 25I might take a moment to thank our listeners for joining us each week and for the lovely feedback you give us.Each message is welcomed and helps us to write the stories you’d like us to tell. Please keep your emails coming. Building this gardening community is heartwarming and very fulfilling. You are appreciated.In this weeks episode we talk to Charlotte from Kings Seeds. A family-owned small business, run with expertise and passion. We’ve discovered our values align well with Charlotte and her team. We both aim t...2024-03-2044 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 24Podcast Episode 24What a week! - The Wanaka A&P Show was a huge success, Jen and Ali won a few prizes in the Home Industries Sections Including 1st Place for our Scarecrows.This week we talk about Wildlife in the Autumn GardenWe bust some Tomato MythsAnd we have quite a long list of jobs this week.The Moon is Waxing which is ideal sowing and planting time....2024-03-1349 min

Your Garden Coach NZAutumn Episode 23It’s Autumn, and there's lots happening in the garden and kitchen.Harvesting is in full swing, pickling, preserving, and so much fresh produce to share.Autumn tasks include mulching, and choosing bulbs for Spring colour, always a favourite pastime. Keeping those roses going - deadheading and removing any diseased leaves from the area.Your pumpkins will need plenty of water, and mound up those Yams to keep the sun off the tubers.Collect good quality seeds an...2024-03-0527 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 22Robert Owen is a delight to listen to, a gentleman beekeeper. With a PhD in Varroa, and having been a beekeeper for 25 years, Robert is a mine of common sense beekeeping advice.Roberts publishers, Exile Publishing, have kindly donated a copy of ‘Honey Bee Pests and Diseases’ - A Complete Guide to Prevention and Management. Detailed chapters, illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, as well as other health-related problems a bee colony might face. An easy-to-comprehend, ‘must-have’ book for both the home and professional bee-keeper.We catch up on the Moon...2024-02-2744 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 21This week we enjoyed talking with Keren Mackay, aka The Professional Country Woman.Keren designed a wonderful Crop Rotation Poster that Ali has been referring to for about 10 years - it’s a gemKeren has kindly gifted a poster to one of our listeners - Listen in to hear how you can win.Jen and Ali enjoyed fresh apple tea - this delicious drink made with fresh apple juice, a splash of lemon juice, and topped up with boiling water was absolutely delicious. Ideal on a co...2024-02-2148 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 20Hamish from Seacliff Organics @seaclifforganicsjoins us and talks all about the variety of products we can add to improve our soil.We mentioned the book - 'The Intelligent Gardener' by Steve SolomanSeed libraries - all you need to know Garden tasks this week - Sowing and Planting for winter crops.Tea - Bee balm… not one of our favouritesChelsea chop - Jen discovers this is not a dance move!Vegetable of...2024-02-1433 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 19Are you still confused about gardening by the moon? Let’s talk a bit about why we promote this age-old practice.Liz Buggs joins us to talk about the Wanaka A&P Show schedule - Do get involved with your local A&P Show, they are a wonderful annual event that reminds us of the benefits of getting together as a community in a very wholesome way.'Edible Flowers' that brighten our plates and tastebuds, is our main topic this week.Our Tea of ch...2024-02-0740 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 18Today we discuss Soil Testing and soil amending. A fascinating subject, we barely scratch the surface of the topic but we will have a follow-up discussion with Hamish from Seacliff Organics later in the month.Garden tasks this week - we are in the Barren Period until the 6th & 7th when it’s the ideal time to direct sowing root crops.Todays Tea is a 'blend', suited to enjoying after a big meal, as a digestif1 tsp dried mint leaves1 tsp fennel seeds1 ts...2024-01-3129 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 17Podcast Episode 17 now availableA little late uploading this time so the dates are slightly off (apologies - Life got in the way) Today we talk about water retention in your Summer garden - water restrictions are now in place here in Central Otago, we find out how to make the most of every available drop (and Ali gets a bit grumpy at the excessive irrigation mismanagement around here!)We enjoy a raspberry leaf tea using leaves from Jen's abundant raspberry patch.2024-01-3034 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 16A soothing Chamomile Tea to enjoy whilst listening to Jen and Ali ramble on about - Bitter lettuce issuesSeed germination testsVegetable of the week - CucumberWhat is happening in the garden this week Windfall apples - don't waste themBook of the Week - Herbs - Herb Gardening from the Ground Up - Sal Gilbertie & Larry SheehanInstagram of the Week - @almaverde.permacultura (based in Chile)Support the showYou can contact us at...2024-01-1723 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 15In today's episode We interview Erin Allison, Grower, and owner/operator of Harvest Homegrown in Hawea. Erin generously shares a wealth of vegetable-growing knowledge gained over the last eight years growing food for her weekly subscribers.Erin talks about her regular hands-on workshops where attendees learn season-relevant, vegetable garden tasks and tricksOur tea of the day is delicious, refreshing, Sage - so easy to pick a few leaves of this year-round perennial.We’re in the Cultivate period of the moon calendar until the 13th, then from the 14th of Janu...2024-01-1247 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 14Happy New Year to our lovely listeners. Gosh, it’s hot, gardening is happening early in the morning and after dinner these days, definitely not during the day.Our big concern here in Central Otago is WATERING!!! We’re parched and any rain we have been receiving has barely wet the surface. This is why we MULCH liberally, it really does help retain moisture around the roots.In today's episode - We enjoy a simple cup of Lemon Tea, lemons always uplift my mood, even just to look...2024-01-0342 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer episode 13We wish our listeners a very Merry Christmas and a happy start to the New Year. Many listeners have told us they will be binge-listening to catch up on our podcasts. Do remember to listen to the most recent podcast first.Stats show You Garden Coach is now in the top 25% of podcast ‘tune-ins’ in New Zealand - for this, we thank you all. Do keep sharing our Instagram and FB posts to “Grow” the listener base - thank you.More Foraged Tea, this week the Mullein is looking beautifu...2023-12-2152 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 12Foraged Tea - today we try Yarrow (Achillea Millefolium) which grows abundantly in our district. I think I've found a new favourite. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding, and if surgery is coming up.We talk about this week's garden jobs - be sure to listen to the most current episode first. From the 15th of December, we are back into sowing and panting.Our vegetable of the week is KaleWhen to take cuttings - we all love free plantsOur guest t...2023-12-1542 min

Your Garden Coach NZSummer Episode 11Feeding the soil that feeds your tomatoes - we learn how to make homemade tomato fertiliser.Garden happenings for this week according to the moon calendar.Aphids - what do we do about them?Instagram account of the week - @she.grows.stuff Glossary - Cloche - a bell-shaped cover that protects your seedlings from birds and rabbits (and dogs).The not-so-secret life of goats - little troublemakers! We dr...2023-12-0544 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 10Episode 10In todays episode:Elderflower TeaDoes birdsong stimulate plant growth?And we talk with the wonderful Leah Evans about her first book 'Hands in the Dirt' - there's a competition to win a copy. Garden Happenings this week-succession planting-catmint mosquito repellant-cabbage white butterflies-tomato careVegetable of the week - Globe ArtichokeGlossary - Floiar FeedingWe draw the winners of the Secret Gardens of Aotearoa book and the winner of the potato giveaway from Me...2023-11-3055 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 9Today we talk to Jane Mahoney, Jane, along with her daughter Sophie Bannan has written a beautiful book 'Secret Gardens of Aotearoa. Ali has a personal attachment to this book as her garden, Crosshill, features along with eleven other New Zealand gardens. Stunning photography, and plenty of tips from humble home gardeners. We know you'll love it as much as we do.We have a copy to giveaway - listen to the podcast for the question you need to answer and enter by emailing coach@yourgardencoach.nzGarden tasks this week - Planting and sowing...2023-11-2255 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 8Today we talk about - Borage TeaWhat are Cucurbits?Square Meter GardeningWe have the privilege of talking to Yotam and Niva Kay from Pākaraka PermacultureBook - One Magic Square - Lolo HoubeinOur very first Giveaway book - The Abundant Gardener published by Allen and UnwinListen to the podcast for competition details (open to NZ listeners only - sorry) send your answers to coach@yourgardencoach.nz 2023-11-1447 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 7In this episode, we discuss Square Foot Gardening We share recipes for Weed Tea Fertiliser and Compost Tea fertiliser.Todays tea is made from spring Hawthorn leaves and blossomIt’s Root Crop sowing time on 9th & 10th November 2023Jen tells us just how many seeds the sunflower can produce on each head.Book - Square Foot Gardening - Mel BartholomewInstagram account of the week @forageandfeast 2023-11-0828 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 6In this episode, we place the spotlight on Leeks What on earth is Hugelkulture? And it’s Tomato Time… We take a look at Garden tasks this weekGardening by the Moon Calendar Glossary Term – Square Foot Gardening How to buy your tickets for the ‘Secret Gardens of Aotearoa’ book launch at Crosshill Garden https://humanitix.com/nz/search?skipPrefillLocation=true&query=Secret+Gardens+&locationQuery=Wānaka&lat=-44.6942992&lng=169.1417356&plId=ChIJby3suR1G1akR4MF5hIbvAAU Support the sh...2023-11-0131 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 5In this episode we talk about - Garden tasks this week - planting timeSpinach - growing notesFood Forests and the Layering SystemCodling Moth treatment for fruit treesCompanion PlantingGarden Tea recipe - Lemon balm, rosemary, ginger and lemon. Book of the Week The Joy of Gardening Lynda HallinanGlossary - Hugelkulture - Mound or Hill Culture gardening. We’ll go into more detail next week.Instagram account of the week - sustainable_garden_projectThe...2023-10-2429 min

The Outlet WānakaUnearthing Green Secrets: Join Ali Soper & Jen Anderson from the Your Garden Coach PodcastThe Outlet The Talk of WanakaIn this podcast, host Brent Harbour talks to Ali Soper & Jen Anderson from the Your Garden Coach NZ podcast They chat about what inspired them to put the podcast together, what they've learnt along the way, and why no question is a silly question when it comes to gardening!Find out more here: https://www.instagram.com/yourgardencoach_nz/#https://wanakaapp.nz/news/news? #TheOutlet #LoveLiveLocal #TheWanakaApp 2023-10-1816 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 4In this episode, we talk about- Companion plantingSow and plant phase of the moon What does Perennial mean?Where and how do I sow seeds?And we talk once again to Jess and Anna - Two Sisters, One Garden about their Deep Scratch Composting technique and how they employ the hens to do all the hard work.Book of the Week Rebel Gardening by Alessandro VitaleInstagram of the week @_spicymoustache_ Tea - Mint, nice, and simple - just pick about 10 leaves per cup and add boiling water. tr...2023-10-1740 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 3Podcast Notes for Buzzsprout Ep 3 11/10/23In this episode, we talk to Jess and Anna, Two sisters, One garden in Hawea FlatWe’ll take a look at -Garden tasks this weekGardening by the Moon CalendarTips for growing great carrotsChop and DropBook of the week - Hands in the Dirt: Grow your own Kai - Leah Evans. Publisher Allen & UnwinInstagram account of the week @mrs.evan.gardenGlossary - Dibber - A dibber is a long, stick-like tool used to m...2023-10-1151 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 2In this episode, we talk about -Garden tasks this week - Sowing Root CropsGrouping your vegetables into ‘families’ in order to create a 4 Bed, Crop Rotation Plan. This method helps prevent the build-up of pests and diseases in the soil, keeps your soil healthy, and in turn each ‘family’ prepares the soil for the next rotationPerennial Vegetable Beds - crops that stay in the same garden bed each year.We look at the dreaded Spring Stinging Nettles - they are wonderfully nutritious in many recipesBook of the week - New Zealand Gardener Annual Garden Diary - An ann...2023-10-0349 min

Your Garden Coach NZSpring Episode 1Welcome to the very first episode of Your Garden Coach. In this ‘Introduction’ episode we will give an overview of what we aim to achieve in our series. A garden podcast dedicated to beginner and intermediate gardeners who are keen to learn how to grow healthy, nutritious vegetables for their family.We will discover what the term ‘Kitchen Garden’ means. How we begin to understand our individual vegetable requirements. A sample of a wide variety of vegetable growing methods.A selection of tools we will need.And we will talk a little about...2023-10-0335 min

The Daily DiveAl Qaeda Leader Zawahiri Killed by Drone Strike in AfghanistanPresident Biden made the announcement Monday that Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has been killed by a drone strike in Afghanistan. The CIA zeroed in on his location by carefully studying the movements of him and his family until Biden authorized a “precise tailored airstrike” with two Hellfire R9X missiles hitting Zawahiri in the balcony of his safe house in Kabul. Idrees Ali, foreign policy correspondent at Reuters, joins us how the strike happened and the impact it has made on the terrorist network. Next, a popular side hustle selling Dum Dum lollipops on Amazon...2022-08-0319 min