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Seedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 026 - Christmas Criac, New Year Plans and What's Happening in Our GardensIn this end of year wrap up, Averill & Bernadette enjoy a well overdue chitty chat together. Reflecting on their achievements in 2023, exciting plans for 2024 and share what is happening in their gardens this summer. Lastly, Averill & Bernadette wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year!Ethique Shampoo Bar - Aussie Health ProductsNo Pong Australia - All Natural, Extremely Effective DeodorantEco Friendly Gifts - Shop The Best Sustainable Gifts Australia Wide – BiomeSupport the showThanks for listening! Please leave us a revi...2023-12-2035 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 025 - Champagne Baths, Gardening on a Slope and Summer Plantings featuring Horticulturist Chloe ThomsonIn this episode, Averill & Bernadette speak with horticulturist with many hats Chloe Thomson. Chloe is a video presenter and producer, teacher at her online course Sprout School and general gardening enthusiast. Chloe chats to us about her fond memories growing up in Wamboin NSW, her home garden complete with recycled window greenhouse and outdoor bathtub, the challenges she has overcome while gardening on a sloping block and what she is planning for her summer garden. Links for further information: Sprout School by Bean There Dug That - DIY Gardening Advice and Tips Chloe Thoms...2023-12-0752 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 024 - No Dig Gardening, Diverting Food Waste and Growing Tips with Rachael from Home SoilIn this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to a local gardening guru; Rachael from Home Soil. Rachael and her husband Damian grow tasty and interesting vegetables on their picturesque property outside of Canberra. They promote regenerative gardening systems, building soil, diversity, seed saving and the diversion of waste. Averill & Bernadette were fortunate enough to get to visit Rachael and Damian's property and see firsthand the amazing and inspiring work they are doing on their small-scale farm.Links for further information:Home Soil - Rachael & Damian (@home.soil) • InstagramCharles Dowding: HomeDr. Elain...2023-11-2358 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 023 - Garden Recipes, Growing for your Family & Gardening Dreams with Paul WestIn this episode, Averill and Bernadette chat with Paul West. Paul West is a chef, passionate gardener, sustainability advocate and popular media personality. Paul reminisces with Averill and Bernadette about some River Cottage Australia memories, they share recipes and gardening dreams, and talk about his latest project; Grow It Local. We also take listeners through Paul's book; Homegrown - a year of cooking and eating. Links for further information:Home - Grow it LocalHomegrown, A year of growing, cooking and eating by Paul West River Cottage Australia - Wikipedia2023-11-0955 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 022 - Homesteading, Bee's & Gardening with Kids featuring Sarah from Dirt and DaisyIn this episode, Averill & Bernadette chat with our dear friend Sarah, from Dirt and Daisy. Sarah is an organic gardener and suburban homesteader living on Whadjuk Nyoongar land near the Perth hills in Western Australia. Her business Dirt and Daisy gives ideas and inspiration for anyone wanting to grow your dream garden whilst living harmoniously with nature. Sarah talks to us about her two young children, chickens, bees, her small orchard and extensive veggie patch on a modest suburban block, she and her husband are always trying new ways to incorporate nature into their lives. Links for fur...2023-10-2658 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 021 Ainslie Urban Farm, Starting Tomatoes and Permaculture featuring Fiona BuiningIn this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to permaculture royalty; Fiona Buining. Fiona is passionate about growing plants, especially food plants, and is inspired to create pathways for future food growers in urban areas. Working with teenagers as a teacher she has seen first-hand the physical and mental health benefits of learning to grow food. Fiona chats to us about her story, as a pioneer in the Australian permaculture movement, and shares some fantastic tips on how and when to start your tomatoes.Links for further information:Ainslie Urban Farm - Fresh Microgreens In Ainslie2023-09-191h 05Seedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 020 - Eden Seeds, Home Grown Remedies and Seed Saving Tips with Ambre WhatleyIn this episode Averill & Bernadette chat with Ambre Whatley of Eden Seeds. Ambre speaks to us about her passion for plants and seeds, her knowledge of medicinal herbs and shares some of her 'go to' herbal remedies. Links for further information:Eden Seeds & Select Organic - Buy heirloom vegetable, herb, flower and tree seeds online.Seed Savers | Eden Seeds A list of seeds that are looking for reliable growers!How One of the World’s Oldest Science Experiments Comes Up From the Dirt - The New York Times (nytimes.com) The Beal...2023-09-0758 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 019 - Antiquus Botanicus, Dirty Janes and Garden GoalsIn this episode, Averill & Bernadette interview Tracey from Antiquus Botanicus, a local bespoke vintage garden store owner. Tracey speaks about her gardening journey, her passion for gardening and shares some tips to help you protect your winter crops.Links for further information:Antiquus Botanicus (1) FacebookDirty Janes Canberra - Dirty JanesHome - National Arboretum (act.gov.au)What is a Food Forest? – Project Food ForestSupport the showThanks for listening! Please leave us a review and we will share it on our socials! 2023-08-1858 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 018 - Indoor Plants, NASA Plant Study and Green Walls featuring Dan Cusack from HousematesIn this episode Averill & Bernadette talk all things house plants with local legend Dan Cusack from Housemates. Dan is the proprietor of Canberra based plant store Housemates, where they believe that every indoor plant is a member of your home. Dan offers some great advice on indoor plants and this light hearted chat will inspire you to add some new housemates to your place!Links for further information:Housemates - Your online shop for all things indoor plants. Revive Landscapes, CanberraNASA Plant Research Offers a Breath of Fresh Air ...2023-07-2351 minSeedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle PodcastEp 017 - Seasons, Connection to Country and Edible Natives featuring Adam ShippIn this episode, Averill and Bernadette interview Adam Shipp of Yurbay, a proud Wiradjuri man. Adam chats with us about the signs and cycles that First Nations people follow to indicate the changing of seasons. Adam also shares his passion for native edible plants and enjoys reminiscing about his childhood gardening memories.Links for further information:About - Yurbay - Bush food and medicine workshops, talks and walks.Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (aiatsis.gov.au)Tasting Australia with Adam Shipp | National Museum of Australia (nma.gov.au...2023-07-061h 11