The Kiwi Gardening Podcast with DIYPlantman

Foraging can be a scary concept if you do not have the resources and tools to safely identify and understand what to forage. And that’s why I want to break it down with a few things you must know before starting your foraging journey. I want to educate my daughters on foraging and I want them to be aware and safely able to distinguish between what plants are safe for food and medicine or which plants are toxic and can cause harm. As mentioned in this episode I have started a new instagram page dedicated to foraging. Go head over there and give me a follow @nz_forager. I wanted to keep my @diyplantman page dedicated to small space gardening and thought it best to separate the two for you to follow which ever one you choose. Hope you guys learn something from this episode EnjoyEzra

It’s important to give yourself direction and to focus on a few things at a time when it comes to working out what goals you want to achieve.In this episode I talk about 3 goals I want to accomplish this year, from creating a thriving garden, to educating myself on foraging, and creating new ways of interacting and sharing my knowledge with my friends and community. Make sure to give me a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Tiktok.I would love to hear what your goals are too! I hope you enjoy this episode! Happy New Year. Ezra AKA Diyplantman

In this mini series I want to walk you through relevant issues we face as we garden in urban environments. In this episode we particularly look at the struggle of limited space. Is it true that you can’t grow anything if you don’t have a garden? Listen to this episode to find out. If you don’t already go give me a follow at @DIYPLANTMAN on socials. Also if you could give me a follow or leave a rating on the podcast this allows the podcast to reach more people. Happy gardening. Enjoy.

Once again I’m joined by Kane founder of Let’s Grow Home. If you don’t follow his social media pages go show him some love and give him a follow at Lets.grow.home. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of the podcast with Kane I would highly recommend you check that out on episode #57 first before continuing with this episode.I also want to ask you to leave a 5 star review of the podcast if you have found the podcast useful. This will help it be distributed to more listeners. That would be much appreciated.In this episode we talk about a few topics from what garden bed is right for you, to what should we be growing in our space, to how can we use some of that produce. Get to know Kane more as we have this conversation together. If you have any questions feel free to leave a comment on the podcast episode or check out my instagram @Diyplantman to flick me a message.Will catch you in the next episode.Until then “Let’s Grow Home” Ezra ( AKA Diyplantman )

Super stoked to be joined by the amazing Kane founder of Let’s Grow Home. He is doing some awesome mahi helping people reconnect with nature and live a healthier lifestyle. Kane has been helping both new and experienced gardeners transform their garden space to accommodate thriving organic gardens using the power of nature to grow healthy kai. Check his Instagram page out @lets.grow.home and give him a follow.In this episode we look at a few things we can be incorporating into our gardens to help with pest control and to increase plant health. From trap crops to encouraging predator insects, and the use of copper in the garden, these are a few solutions we will be diving into. If you are a regular listener you will know that I keep my episodes around 20 mins long but due to the amount of information we discussed I have broken up my interview podcast with Kane into 2 parts. Be sure to listen to part 2 as we talk about a lot of applications and solutions in the organic gardening space.If you haven’t already please give me a follow on the podcast so you will be able to see new episodes when they are released. If you are getting any value from the podcast please leave a rating on the show so that it will get pushed to a wider audience.Thanks for listening and catch you in the next episode.Ezra ( AKA Diyplantman )

In this episode we explore 3 things I wish I knew before I started gardening. Have you ever thought of yourself as a ‘brown thumb gardener’? Well, I don’t believe that you are. You may just need to listen to this podcast. The 3 things are - Sunlight matters, Convenience is key, and Plot with a purpose. Let’s grow organic produce together! Share your journey and experiences with me on instagram, facebook, or tiktok @diyplantman.Thanks for listeningEzra

In this episode we look at the ‘Dirty Dozen’ the 12 most chemically sprayed fruit and veg in commercial agriculture. You will also learn where agrichemicals first started and the impact of starting this chemical ages we now live in. Let’s grow organically together to eat more healthy and to take control what goes into our food. Message me on Instagram @Diyplantman and let me know what crops you will be growing from the dirty dozen. I always love hearing from listeners.If you could please leave a rating this will help the podcasting app be able to push out this content to a wider audience.Thanks for listening and catch you in the next episode.Ezra

If you want to know the What, Why, and Hows of Urban Gardening then be sure to give this a listen. Gardening spaces are changing as land size decreases and more people are living in close proximity. Here is an overview looking at this topic. If you would like to request that I diver deeper into specific topics in the Urban Gardening space then send me a DM on my social media accounts @Diyplantman. Thanks for listening.

A Diverse Planting: Creating a Thriving Garden - with Marcos Nuñez / part 2 of 2We welcome Marcos back on the podcast to continue talking about his project of creating a thriving garden at Casita Miro on Waiheke Island to supply the restaurant with organic produce. In this episode we dig into what he is planting and what a day in a life of a small market farm looks like. If you would like to see photos of the space mentioned in this episode then send me a message on the social media platform that works for you. You can find me if you search @diyplantman. It would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a 5-star rating on the podcast as this will help others find the podcast more easily. Thanks for listening. I’m looking forward to releasing part 3 of my chat with Marcos! Ezra

Soil: The Foundation of Our Garden - with Marcos Nuñez / Part 1 of 2I’m really excited to have a guest on the podcast today! Marcos is a fellow passionate gardener like you and me. He’s full of knowledge when it comes to setting up and maintaining edible gardens and brings his expertise as a biologist to these spaces. His current project is to create a thriving garden at the vineyard of Casita Miro on Waiheke Island, supplying their restaurant with fresh, healthy vegetables, flowers, and microgreens. This mini-series will cover various aspects of this project, what he’s done to set up the space, and what he’s growing.Message me on Instagram if you’d like to talk about the podcast or if you’re keen to see how Marcos’s broad fork works. You can find me on social media @diyplantman on most platforms.It would be greatly appreciated if you could leave a 5-star review on the podcast, as this will help others find it too.Thanks for listening. I’m looking forward to releasing part 2 of my chat with Marcos!Ezra.

Welcome to the Kiwi Gardening Podcast, where we’re kicking off 2025 with some exciting new changes! In this episode, we dive into what's coming this year, from expert interviews to in-depth mini-series. We’ll be bringing in gardening pros and fellow enthusiasts to share fresh perspectives, tips, and advice, helping you grow organic food in small spaces. Plus, we're introducing mini-series for a deeper dive into specific topics like vertical gardening and sustainable pest control. Every now and then, you might even hear a co-host join in for a more dynamic and engaging experience. Tune in for a year packed with practical tips and inspiring stories to elevate your gardening game! Follow me over on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok to get more visual tips and tricks!

In this episode let’s debunk 5 gardening myths together! This includes myths about watering, fertiliser, pesticides and pests! Let’s grow together to make our gardens thriving ecosystems where we grow healthy fruit and veggies while caring for the biology that’s all around us!Go to my instagram page to enter my upcoming giveaway to celebrate 500 posts on the gram! You can follow my gardening journey by searching @diyplantman. Please leave a rating and review on the podcast. This will encourage me to continue recording episodes for you and will help other keen gardeners find this podcast.Ezra

As a gardener the summer holidays can cause a bit of stress if you go away for a few weeks. Well in these episode I recommend a product to use to prevent you from needing to water the garden every second day. I also talk about a few tasks to do in order to get your garden growing lush and healthy. You’ve got this!Check out wickingbeds.co.nz for more info on the wicking pots and beds. Follow my social media accounts by searching and following @diyplantman. Will see you over there.Thanks for listening. Ezra

I’ve received lots of comments and questions on how to deal with insect pests in your garden…. Well this episode is dedicated to giving you a few strategies to overcome insect pests in your garden. This includes choosing the right plants and encouraging beneficial insects into your garden. Follow my social media at Diyplantman on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok

Feeling overwhelmed?We all take on too much at times and gardening is no exception. Sometimes we just take on too much and this can lead to a sense of stress and overwhelm. Let me take you through a few strategies to help combat and improve this feeling. Feel free to flick me a message and let me know your experiences with this topic or to show me your incredible space! Please leave a rating or review on the podcast as it helps me be found by others. It’s much appreciated! @diyplantman on social media Keep growingEzra

Hi Gardening Fam,The summer gardening season is here. Listen to this quick episode to make sure you are starting your summer garden off right for a bountiful harvest later in the season. It’s the simple things that can sometimes make the biggest impact. Follow my social media pages by following @diyplantman let’s grow together as we grow together.Ezra aka diyplantman

Here is an introduction episode into the Urban Gardening space. Most urban gardens are quite small so in this episode I will take you through different ways to utilise these spaces by growing in containers, vertical structures, and hanging solutions. This will both benefit you and provide habitat and food for pollinators and beneficial insects. If you don’t follow my social media pages then search @diyplantman and be sure to give me a follow. Feel free to message me and send photos of your growing space. I would love to hear from you. If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a 5 star rating and if you get the chance please write a review also. Thank you Ezra aka Diyplantman

Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast it is much appreciated! This episode is a look at a few things I’m dealing with in my winter garden and how I’ve overcome the bird problem I was dealing with. I mentioned episode #39 in this episode in regard to sowing seeds ready for your summer garden. Be sure to give this a listen if you are planning to garden this coming spring. Check out my social media platforms with my handle being @diyplantman on most social media pages. Thanks for listening

Gardening has so many benefits. From eating a more healthy diet to helping us be more connected to our families and community gardening has many more benefits than money can buy us. If you are keen to see more gardening content check out my social media pages @diyplantman on FB, Insta, and Tiktok. Please leave a 5 star review on my podcast so it will be suggested to other listeners too. Happy gardening :-)

If you are new to my podcast or are not sure how I got into gardening and podcasting then give this episode a listen. Check out my social media streams @diyplantman on insta, FB and Tiktok. And as I mentioned in this episode I am currently running a giveaway for an epic selfwatering planter on my Instagram page so be sure to go over and enter. If you like what you see then head over to wickingbeds.co.nz and get a 15% discount on any product just by using my promo code DIY15. Thanks for listening and will catch you next time. :-) happy gardening

Grid gardening aka square foot gardening can be a great way to plan and organise your raised bed and other growing space. It breaks up your garden space into bite size pieces for you to easily visualise and plant out. Check out more added benefits of using this grid gardening system in your garden. If you don’t already, head over to instagram and give me a follow @diyplantman also please leave a review for this podcast so that others can find it too, thanks for listening!

Now is a great time to improve your soil and grow a few different crops this winter to keep your hands in the soil. There are a few other suggestions made in this episode as to how you can use the next few months to boost your garden for the busy summer months. Follow my journey over on socials. @diyplantman on Instagram or FB. Thanks for listening!

Here are a few quick and easy steps for you to take in order to create a lush and abundant garden this summer. Growing from seed has so many benefits so why not try it for yourself. Happy gardening friends. Be sure to check out my Instagram or Facebook @diyplantman for more content.

That’s right your garden can be productive in the cold winter months. In this episode we take a look at a few different leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce), some alliums (leek, spring onion, garlic), and some root crops (carrots, daikon radishes), that can be grown throughout the winter season. Have a listen as I discuss some helpful information that will help you grow these winter vegetables. If you don’t follow me on my social media be sure to check out my Facebook or Instagram pages by searching @diyplantman. Enjoy!

Do you want to improve your garden bed over the winter months? Then listen to this episode. I share with you how to improve your garden soil and keep it protected over the cold winter nights. Also let’s take a look back together at our successes and failures from this past summer to see how we can do better next season. Enjoy. Remember you can follow me over on lnstagram and Facebook @diyplantman

I’m super excited to be able to start recording podcast episodes for you guys! It’s been almost a year since I published my last episode so I’m really happy to share that I will be trying to start releasing weekly episodes again. For those who don’t follow me on instagram you can check out my page by searching the handle ( @diyplantman )

In this episode we talk about what to do with the last of the fallen leaves. Tips on decreasing insect pest populations. Maintaining your strawberry plants to get a better harvest next year. Planting garlic. As well as a luffa update. Enjoy!

Growing from seed can sure be rewarding. Listen to find out some of the benefits of starting your plants from seed. Also in this episode we talk about the, why when and how, when it comes to doing this. Btw I have some special news to share with you so be sure to listen. Enjoy!

Not sure what to plant right now? Do you need some guidance as to what gardening chores await you this autumn? You will find the answers in this episode. Learn about what to plant as well as some growing tips on stopping slugs eating your seedlings. And yes I talk about mulch again! Enjoy and if you got any help from this podcast please leave a review if you can ! Thank you.

In this episode you will learn a few ways to both slow down slugs and snails from taking over your garden and how to get rid of them. From using beer, to copper tape, and a few other methods. I also encourage you to stay away from chemical baits as these can be harmful to wildlife, pets, and children! Check it out. Please feel free to leave a review or a rating to this podcast. You can also find me on my social media at diyplantman on instagram and Facebook. Enjoy!

In this episode I hope to give you a few tips and tricks for dealing with aphids. Let’s not resort to using chemical sprays when we have so many things around us to help combat these pests. If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a review in the ratings and reviews section! Really appreciate it.

Hello everyone, welcome back to Part 3 of our small series where I have some awesome fellow gardeners featuring on the episode. Today I’m excited to have Caitlin ( yourgreenthumbpal on instagram ) join me on the podcast. She shares her journey as to what got her into gardening, as well as what some of her gardening lessons have been. I also spend some time to tell you a bit more about my gardening story so you can learn a bit more about me. Enjoy. Link to my instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diyplantman/?hl=en

Welcome back, part 2 of meeting fellow gardeners is another awesome opportunity to hear the stories of other gardeners living close by. Be sure to check out both Stevie ( aka sproutsnblooms on instagram ) and Ali ( Ali_bahmad on instagram ) for content they post about their gardening journey. Enjoy!

Hello Friends, its my great privilege to introduce you to two amazing gardeners, both digging in the soil right here in NZ. Amanda ( aka mykiwilife on instagram ) and Candice ( nzgardener on instagram ) share their stories with us. Where they come from, what they do, how they got into the gardening scene, as well as giving us some pearls of wisdom when it comes to growing veggies. Enjoy!

Right now you are probably getting the last few weeks worth of your tomatoes, cucumbers and capsicums… but what now??? Join me as i take you through a few jobs you can do to help your summer to autumn garden transition. Thanks for listening!

This episode focuses on gardening while renting. We talk about things that will make it easier for both you and your landlord when it comes to the topic of gardening. I am so stoked to be able to have my very first guest on the podcast today. Her name is Libby and she is going to take you on her journey of gardening as a renter. She has such great advice to share. Hope you emjoy!

In this episode l give you some tips on preparing your garden for when you go on your holiday, leaving your garden to fend for itself.

Although this episode is titled with the word ‘Mistakes’ it doesn’t mean we can’t use these mistakes as an opportunity to learn a lesson and become a better gardener.

In this episode I chat about all things beans! I also try and give you some insights into what I’m planning on doing with my beans this year! Check it out.

In this episode I give you a few tips and tricks for you to deal with the dreaded gardening overwhelm when things get hectic in the garden! Life gets busy and the garden still needs attention! Breaking your garden into bite size chunks and regular care are some of the ways in which you can improve that feeling. Enjoy!

We all know that strawberries are a favourite for a lot of people so why not grow your own! Whether you want to grow them for the first time or have grown them before I hope you will be able to get some fresh ideas. Check out my Instagram at @diyplantman for more tips and tricks on growing strawberries and other crops!

In this episode, I catch you up on what I have been up to in my spring garden and give you 3 tips to improve your spring/summer garden! Happy listening.

In this episode I try and teach you the basics of germinating and growing capsicums/chillies to their full potential! Also did you know that if you give it the right conditions these plants will not just last one season but you can overwinter them for another season of production! NO WAY!!!!

This episode is a quick guide on how to grow cucumbers with some extra tips and tricks included! I also talk about some updates in my garden. Hope you enjoy.

In this episode we will take a dive into how to germinate and grow a tomato plant. We will also look at some tips and tricks on how to get the best harvest. Are you ready?

Have you wanted to grow chives, oregano, thyme, parsley, lemon balm, coriander, mint, and basil? Well, here is a quick guide on how to grow them and a few ideas on how to use them in the kitchen! Hope this episode finds you well!

This episode in a nutshell looks at succession planting. This method helps enable us to be able to always have a productive garden. Keep your gardening journey up friends!

In this episode we talk about 4 factors that can determine whether your indoor plants will die or thrive! Check it out.

In this episode we touch on, what winter crops to plant, preparing the beds for spring, and organising your spring/summer garden. Happy growing everyone.

Here in this episode we answer a listeners question on plant spacing and thinning out seedlings. Hope you enjoy