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Season 3 Episode 24 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Tea of the Month: Winter Orange Spiced Tea 03:31 Gardening in Late Autumn 11:23 Veg of the month: Pumpkins 18:32 Alpine Harvest Festival reminder 20:21 Dishes with Del- Pumpkin Recipes 27:54 Foraging in May 30:04 Outro Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Today’s episode is a little bit special.Maura and I jumped in the car and headed over to Kurow, into the Waitaki Valley, to visit Awakino Station - a third-generation family farm run by Jaz Mathisen and her family.And I have to say… this really is a homestead in the truest sense of the word.From the kitchen garden and orchard, right through to the meat raised on the farm, everything comes together to feed not just the family, but the wider farm team - with everyone gathering around the table each day.We spent time walking through the most beautiful kitchen garden, surrounded by these incredible shoulder-high stone walls, and just soaking in what felt like a very grounded, very real way of living.Jaz speaks so thoughtfully about generational farming - the history, the stability, and what it means to carry that forward - and she also shares some lovely stories about the women who’ve helped shape this place over time.And something else really special - Jaz has written a beautiful book, A Year at Awakino Station, which follows the rhythm of the four seasons and includes recipes from the farm kitchen. It’s now available in bookstores, and it’s one we’d really encourage you to get your hands on.It was one of those days that will stay in our memoriesSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 23 00:00 Intro 04:29 Tea of the month: Apple, Beetroot, Rosehip & Ginger 05:54: Moon Calendar April 2026 11:13 Mid Autumn Phenology 20:22 Mid Autumn Job List 22:45 Feijoa29:24 Dishes with Del- Feijoa Recipes 38:08 Growing Microgreens 43:38 Book of the Month- The Abundant Kitchen by Niva & Yotam Kay44:43 Outro Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Enjoy this bonus episode with Dr Compost chatting all about Biochar Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3, Episode 22 00:00 Intro 02:17 Tea of the Month: Blackcurrant leaf and Redcurrant fruit Tea 04:17 March Moon Calendar 07:24 Early Autumn Phenology 09:13 Main Topic: The 4 Bed Crop Rotation in Autumn 17:02 How Gardening Regulates the Nervous System 21:44 Vegetable of the Month: Tomatoes 29:52 Dishes with Del Recipe: Tomatoes 42:26 Tip of the Month: When to Sow Grass Seed 44:46 Interview with Anita from Growing Kiwi Gardeners 1:05:34 Outro Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 2100:00 Intro00:20 Podcast Update01:57 Tea of the Week Raspberry, Peppermint, and Lemon03:27 Moon Phase - Sowing and Planting until 4th March08:07 Tasks of the Week12:27 Phenology15:25 Tip of the Week - Perennial Vegetables19:41 Herb of the Week - Feverfew25:58 Main Topic - Why we leave roots in the soil 36:50 Dishes With Del - Zucchini/Courgette recipe46:00 Book of the Week - The Secrets of Great Botanists by Matthew Biggs46:41 Glossary - Cultivar - Cultivated Variety47:27 OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 20 00:00 Intro 02:24 Tea of the week: Peppermint and Ginger 03:59 Moon Phase: 14th and 15th root crops, then cutivate until 19th 06:04 Tasks of the Week 09:02 Tip of the Week 09:59 Veg of the Week: Kale 15:16 Dishes with Del: Kale recipes 19:40 Main Topic: Planting a Tea Garden 30:21 Book of the Week: Wild Tea by Nick Moyle and Richard Hood 30:35 Glossary Word: Infusion 30:50 Outro Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 19 00:00- Intro 01:08 - Tea of the Week Lemon Bee Balm03:58 - Moon Phase Root Crops 7th & 8th then Barron Phase to 13th Feb05:00 - Task for the Week06:46 - Phenology07:49 - Tip of the Week - Lettuce09:44 - Veg of the Week Sweet corn19:00 - Dishes With Del - Sweet Corn recipes24:36 - Main Topic - Preparing Your Winter Tunnel House43:49 - Garden Journalling Workshop44:58 - OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 1900:00- Intro 00:36- Tea of the Week: Sage 02:51- Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting until 2nd February then cultivate 03:45- Planting guide for February 10:07- Dr Compost teaser 11:18- The Summer Harvest: picking, pruning and preventing waste 18:58- Veg of the week: Cucumber 21:52- Dishes with Del: Cucumber recipes 28:53- Book of the week: The Abundant Gardener by Niva & Yotam Kay30:32- Outro Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3, Episode 1700:00 – Intro01:10 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Apple & Lemon Balm02:54 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting03:15 – Garden Tasks03:58 – Powdery Mildew09:29 – Phenology10:23 – Microclimate10:50 – Main Topic: Leafy Greens20:39 – Vegetable of the Week: Beetroot22:20 – Dishes with Del: Beetroot Recipe25:48 – Book of the Week: Your Own Garden Diary27:20 – Glossary Word: Veriditas28:54 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 16 00:00 – Intro01:23 – Herbal Tea of the Week: German Chamomile & Lavender03:34 – Introducing Maura10:11 – Moon Phase: Cultivate until 20 January, then Sowing and Planting10:36 – Garden Tasks13:15 – Phenology13:56 – Microclimate15:01 – Guest: Vera Yakzhik from Alpine Blooms Flower Farm 16:26 – Tip of the Week: Soft Pruning 17:26 – Vegetable of the Week: Scallopini 19:04 – Dishes with Del: Scallopini Recipes 25:29 – Main Topic: Garlic 32:11 – Book of the Week: Horticurious 32:44 – Glossary Word: Permaculture 33:14 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 15 00:00 – Intro01:24 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Mullien03:41 – Interview with Vera Yakzhik from Alpine Blooms Flower Farm20:48 – Moon Phase: Barren until the 14th, then 15th–16th for Root Crops21:28 – Garden Tasks22:38 – Phenology23:14 – Microclimate24:22 – Tip of the Week: Stress + Fertiliser = Problems25:53 – Main Topic: Strawberries34:22 – Vegetable of the Week: Eggplant (Aubergine)35:57 – Dishes with Del: Eggplant Recipes40:29 – Book of the Week: Future Steading by Jade Miles 41:02 – Glossary Word: Future Steading41:25 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 1400:00 – Intro01:00 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Lemon Verbena iced tea 03:20 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting, Cultivate & Root Crops04:48 – Garden Tasks07:04 – Phenology08:30 – Microclimate11:05 – Tip of the Week: Dry Soil Test12:29 – Vegetable of the Week: Beans18:47 – Dishes with Del: Beans23:13 – Main Topic: Heat-Proofing Your Summer Garden26:06 – Guest Interview: Jo Wakelin on her Dry Garden35:58 – Glossary Word: Xeriscaping36:25 – Book of the Week: Soil by Matthew Evans  38:51 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 1300:00 – Intro01:16 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Echinacea03:33 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting04:18 – Garden Tasks06:39 – Phenology: Zone 308:15 – Microclimate: Zone 109:38 – Secret Gardens: Host Jo at Greenhills Paradise10:43 – Tip of the Week: Harvesting and Storing Chillies12:35 – Dishes with Del: Chillies15:34 – Vegetable of the Week: Chillies18:01 – Book of the Week: Red Hot Chilli Grower RHS 18:44 – Glossary Word: Scoville Scale (measures chilli heat) 20:02 – Main Topic: Mast YearSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 1200:00 – Intro00:33 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Cherry01:58 – Interview with Costa Georgiadis09:17 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting10:41 – Garden Tasks11:30 – Phenology12:58 – Tip of the Week: Regional Sowing Guide14:31 – Vegetable of the Week: Zucchini17:53 – Dishes with Del: Baba Ganoush & Zucchini Salad21:38 – Book of the Week: The Hidden Life of Trees – Peter Wohlleben 25:19 – Glossary Word: MycorrhizaHappy Gardening! Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

The background story of the Farm My School project which Ali had the pleasure of taking part in on her recent visit to Victoria, Australia.Farm My School is a not-for-profit organisation which collaborates with schools to transform their underutilised grounds into regenerative farms that nourish, educate and connect communities.Huge thanks to James McLennan for making time to share this incredible passion project with Your Garden Coach NZ.Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 11 00:41 – Herbal Tea of the Week02:05 – Plastic Tea Bags: What You Should Know?05:03 – James’ Interview Introduction06:50 – Moon Phases09:05 – Tasks of the Week11:11 – Phenology12:00 – Coastal Microclimate12:50 – Maintaining Tomato Plants14:50 – Vegetable of the Week16:48 – Dishes with Del20:33 – Summer Foraging23:37 – Book of the Week: Foraging – Peter Langlands 24:12 – Glossary Word: Foraging Hook 24:57 – Wrap Up / OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 10 00:18 – Intro00:44 – Herbal Tea of the Week02:44 – Moon Phase04:44 – Garden Tasks07:02 – Phenology09:13 – Microclimate10:36 – Tip of the Week15:00 – Fruit of the Week22:26 – Jason Ross Interview29:32 – Book of the Week30:30 – Glossary Word: Spur31:25 – Del’s Christmas Cake35:06 – Wrap Up / OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 9 00:05 – Intro 00:42 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Yarrow Leaf Tea 02:22 – Glossary Word: Umbelliferous (umbrella-shaped flower head) 04:52 – Microclimate: Late-spring cues & what’s flowering/fruiting 07:11 – Foraging Guide 10:33 – Moon Calendar 12:52 – Reviving Tired Potting Mix 20:26 – Dishes with Del: Oregano – chimichurri, salsa verde & walnut pesto 24:31 – Tip of the Week: Glasshouse vs outdoor zucchini  29:01 – Book of the Week: Your Asian Veggie Patch – Connie Cao 30:29 – OutroSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 8- Parsnips00:00 – Intro 00:52 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Lemonbalm04:30 – Phenology 06:55 – Moon Calendar: • Cultivate phase until 21st • 22nd onward: Sowing & planting13:09 – Vegetable of the Week: Parsnip23:38 – Perennial Pick: Chives26:38 – Dishes with Del: Homemade Boursin Cheese30:48 – Microclimate 34:30 – Tip of the Week: What to do if your compost tea smells sour35:58 – Book of the Week: Veg in One Bed - Huw Richards 39:58 – OutroIf you’re growing with us each week- with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention. Grab your garden diary and settle in. Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3, Episode 7- Rhubarb, Hugelkultur & The Health of the EarthEpisode Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Rhubarb Tea — tart, refreshing, and surprisingly versatile 03:48 – Dishes with Del: Poached Rhubarb (absolutely divine) 07:10 – Vegetable of the Week: Rhubarb — how to grow it well, myths busted, and why it's such a great perennial investment 16:30 – Moon Phases This Week: • Barren phase • 16th–17th: Root crop window • 18th–21st: Cultivate phase — get beds ready for sowing & transplanting 18:55 – Our Health, Her Health: how the health of the Earth mirrors our own 21:26 – Hugelkultur: Sepp Holzer’s clever closed-loop design for building long-term soil fertility 31:25 – OutroIf you’re growing with us each week — with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention — grab your garden diary and settle in. Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 6- Pumpkins From mint in your teacup to pumpkins in your patch, Ali and Hannah guide you through what to plant, pick, and plan for this late-spring moon cycle.Time stamps0.00 Intro1.23 Mint Tea2.08 Mint History, uses, varieties, how to grow and store8.05 Dishes with Del- Mint Syrup, Mint Chutney.10.00 Vegetable of the Week – Pumpkin and Squash 25.00 Should we plant out at Labour Weekend?27.19 Garden Tasks this week – Late Spring – Moon Cycles31.20 More Garden tasks38.19 Tip of the WeekHappy gardening!Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 5- Spinach Thank you for your lovely feedback, and suggestions for content - it's so good to know what you'd like to learn, or refresh in your memory. 00:09 Intro00:35 Tea of the week: Nettle Tea05:22 Phenology07:43 Moon Phases08:18 What to plant08:59 Spring Rains10:37 Vegetable of the week: Spinach15:50 Spinach Dishes with Del Green Shakshuka & Sag Panneer - www.disheswithdel.com/blog/saag-halloumi-aka-saag-paneer-but-with-halloumi17:56 Annuals vs Bi-Annuals vs Bi-ennial18:52 Perennials26:50 Micro Climates29:24 Seed Saving30:57 Vandana Shiva - https://navdanyainternational.org/32:57 Tip of the Week: Harden off Seedlings33:29 Book of the Week: Hands in the Dirt Have a listen to our Podcast Season 1 Ep 10 for our chat with Leah34:25 Wrap Up.Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 4- Potatoes This week we talk to Del, from Dishes with Del, our super chef with a bubbly 'can do' attitude to using up a glut of produce. TimestampsWe begin with a nice cup of Sage leaf tea3.50 Dishes with Del6.33 Veg of the week - Potatoes11.35 Crop Rotation21.00 Phenology - Dandelion24.05 Garden Tasks - Frost reminder - Waning phase - Barren Period35.20 Food Forest guidelines38.52 Book of the Week - The Self-Sufficiency Garden - Huw Richards & Sam CooperSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 3- Blueberries and Raspberries In this episode, It's the October full-moon gardening phase — a perfect time to cultivate soil and sow root crops across all four NZ planting zones. You’ll learn what to plant now, how to get the best results in your region, and why this phase of the moon is ideal for “spoiling your soil.”Our Fruit of the Week takes a closer look at blueberries and raspberries — where they came from, how they’ve adapted, and why their specific soil and climate needs truly reinforce our mantra: right plant, right place. Discover the fascinating history of these berries, from Roman gardens and North American forests to New Zealand’s modern orchards — now spanning around 800 hectares and up to two million blueberry plants nationwide!                                                                                                                                This week’s Tea of the Week is Dandelion Tea — the humble lawn weed that doubles as a spring cleanser — and we review two brilliant books: 📘 The Well Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith – rediscovering nature in the modern world. 📗 The 1000 Most-Asked Gardening Questions by Daphne Ledward – packed with seasonal soil and planting wisdom.00:08 - Introduction 00:34 - Tea of the week: Dandelion 05:43 – Recapping last week – cover Brassicas06:54 – If you haven’t got a garden 09:07 – Tasks of the week 09:43 -  Preparing Root Crop beds12:45 – What Root crops can you sew in your zone?16:53 – The Secret to a really good compost?22:09 – Where to build your compost23:56 – Hot vs Cold Compost25:23 – Seasonal reminders26:55 – Lawn Care28:37 – Inviting in Beneficial pests29:39 – Fruit of the week - Blueberries37:13 – Second Fruit of the week – Raspberries44:57 – Book of the week, the Well Gardened Mind50:26 The 1000 most asked gardening questions51:51 Episode Round UpSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 2- Getting ready for Spring Spring has to be one of the four best seasons - and we’ve packed this episode with ideas to get you motivated in the garden.Hannah, my new co-host, has learned the ropes quickly, and I’m so grateful for her company, editing skills, and lively garden conversations.Today’s tea is Rosemary - known for its stimulating, energising qualities. In the Language of Flowers (Floriography), rosemary symbolises affectionate remembrance, memory, love, and friendship. Traditionally, it’s been used as a token of remembrance at funerals and as a sign of love and loyalty at weddings. Students in ancient Greece even tucked sprigs behind their ears to sharpen memory during exams. Modern science now confirms that rosemary may gently boost memory and focus, thanks to its unique brain-protective compounds.TimestampsWe will update this asapLinks Mentioned in this EpisodeBeth Chatto – www.bethchatto.co.ukWe discuss Beth Chatto’s Essex garden and nursery. Ali visited in May and was especially inspired by the Dry Garden, bringing home many tips to reinforce Beth’s mantra: “Right plant, right place.”Book of the WeekThe Dry Garden by Beth ChattoAvailable to order at Next Chapter Bookshop, Wānaka. https://www.nextchapterwanaka.co.nz/Next EpisodeTesting the pH in your soil and how to amend it for different crops.Support the ShowContact us with your questions and topic requests: [email protected] us on Instagram: @yourgardencoach_nzFacebook: Your Garden CoachExplore more gardening advice, book a personal consult, and browse podcast archives: www.yourgardencoach.nzSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

Season 3 Episode 1- Spring Equinox & a New BeginningEpisode Summary: Season 3 kicks off with a heartfelt farewell to Jen and a warm welcome to Hannah as our new co-host. We jump into spring gardening with cucumbers, kawakawa tea, and homemade fertiliser hacks using weed, manure, and compost teas. Plus, we explore the history behind The Apothecaries’ Garden at the Chelsea Physic Garden, highlight seed libraries, and reflect on the Spring Equinox.   Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 00:37 - Farewell to Jen 02:10 – Introducing Hannah 04:55 - Tea of the Week: Kawakawa 07:44 - Sowing & Planting 10:55 - Seasonal Jobs 15:03 – Vegetable of the Week 15:38 – Plant History 16:50 – Book Review 22:03 – This Week’s Garden Hacks 27:07 – September Round-Up 27:50 - Pumpkin Power Competition 29:06 – Wrap Up  Links mentioned in this episode: In this episode, we discussed the Chelsea Physic Garden, London's oldest botanic garden - home to over 4,500 medicinal, edible, and useful plants www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk  Ali couldn't leave the gift shop until she'd bought a copy of: Sue Minter’s Book – The Apothecaries’ Garden A New History of the Chelsea Physic Garden. Sue Minter examines its history and many notable achievements.  Available to order at Next Chapter Bookshop, Wanaka  Next Episode:....  Beth Chatto: Ali shares observations from her visit to this Essex, UK garden  Support the show You can contact us with your questions and topic requests at [email protected]  Follow us on Instagram @yourgardencoach_nz and Facebook, Your Garden Coach  where we regularly upload interesting gardening tips and share our podcast community’s successes And don’t forget to head to our website www.yourgardencoach.nz for more in-depth gardening advice, to book a personal garden consult, and to search topics in the podcast archives.  Happy Gardening!  Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🎉🌿 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!#NewEpisode #YourGardenCoachNZ #GiveawayWinners #WinterReadingList #ThankYou #GardenPodcast #WinterWellnessSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🍂🎧 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 at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿 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 Collection: Don't forget to collect nature’s gift of leaves—perfect for composting and soil health.Happy gardening,Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🎧 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 disease.PLUS! A reminder to enter the draw for the Kings Seeds Autumn HamperAnd go in the draw to win Peter Langlands’ stunning new book ‘Foraging’ – a must-have for nature lovers!Have a listen wherever you get your podcasts – and let us know what you're sowing this week, we love your feedback.#YourGardenCoachNZ #GardeningPodcast #SowGrowEat #CoverCrops #RootCrops #RoseCare #KingsSeeds #ForagingBook #PeterLanglands #NZGardening #AutumnGardenSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🎧 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 showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿🎙️ 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 [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿🎙️ 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 showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿🎙️ 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 showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿🎙️ 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 now: [Insert link]#YourGardenCoachNZ #GardeningPodcast #NoDigGardening #GrowYourOwnSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿🎙️ 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 power! 🌱✨ #YourGardenCoachNZ #GardeningPodcast Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿✨ 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! How do you know when your pears are perfectly ripe and ready to pick? We’ve got the tips you need!🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to make the most of your garden this week! 🌱💚Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌱🎧 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 now and get your hands in the dirt! 🎧🌿Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌱🌶 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 keep those pesky aphids in check? Attract the Ladybirds! 🐞 They love feasting on aphids, and did you know they can lay up to 1000 eggs in their lifetime? 🥚Tune in now for all the gardening goodness and get your winter veggies going! 🎧#Gardening #WinterVeggies  #Podcast #GardeningTips #SowingAndPlanting  🌿🌽Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

This 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, what better way to unwind than with a warm cup of Lemon Verbena Tea? 🍵🌿 Perfect for sunny garden days. In the image above you will see Lemon Balm on the left and Lemon Verbena on the right - both are delicious teas. Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌻 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 [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿 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: Old Herbals - a little history lesson.Compost: What can we add to the Spring Compost?Book of the Week: Horti Curious by Ann Treneman - Jen and I may have wandered off course a little this week - this is a book full of interesting tidbits and we got carried away. Ideal for the inquisitive gardener.✨ Support the Show: Loving the podcast? Consider supporting us via www.buzzsprout.com Your Garden Coach NZ 🙏Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

A 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 the 26th & 27th.🌱 Main Topic: We welcome a very special guest from just up the road in the beautiful Queensbury Hills, Lisa from Frogsong Farm, a very busy market garden 🌿Book of the Week: The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook✨ Support the Show: Loving the podcast? Consider supporting us via www.buzzsprout.com Your Garden Coach NZ 🙏🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸— Jen & AliSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌸 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: Congratulations to Terri Waerea, this week’s $20 Kings Seeds voucher winner! 🎉 Don’t forget to enter each week for your chance to win!🌕 Gardening by the Moon: Enhance your garden’s health with lunar wisdom! We’re in the Cultivate period starting the 15th—perfect for building soil fertility. Listen in for more tips! 🌱 Plus, root crop succession sowing on the 19th and 20th; it’s the ideal time to direct-sow those root crops!🥬 Vegetable of the Week: Artichoke—this elegant perennial veggie deserves a place in your garden. Plant now to enjoy its unique flavors in seasons to come!📖 Book of the Week: An Almost Impossible Thing by Fiona Davison—a fascinating read. Discover the challenges women in horticulture faced in the late 19th Century!✨ Support the Show: Enjoying the podcast? Consider supporting us via Buzzsprout and keep the gardening inspiration coming! 🌸🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸Support the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌟 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 [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌸 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, additives, or flashy packaging. It’s Wholefood shopping at its finest!🌕 Gardening by the Moon: We’re in the thick of sowing and planting this week! October is the busiest month on the sowing calendar, so keep those seeds coming! 🌱🌔🥦 Vegetable of the Week: Asparagus—a spring favorite that keeps giving year after year. Now’s the time to get it growing!🍵 Tea of the Week: Relax with a cup of Rose Petal, Mint, Yarrow, and Fennel Seed tea as you tune in. A delightful blend for any gardener’s day. 🌸🏆 Listener Love: New Zealand’s favorite gardening podcast is still holding that #1 spot thanks to you! We’re grateful for each listen, comment, and shared story. 💚✨ Support the Show: Loving the podcast? Consider supporting us here: Support Your Garden Coach NZ 🙏🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸— Ali & Jen#WholefoodShopping #GardeningByTheMoon #Asparagus #Freshlink #YourGardenCoachNZ #ListenerLoveSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌸 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 vibrant results!🥦 Vegetable of the Week: Runner Bean—a versatile, high-yield choice that’s perfect for climbing up trellises in any garden!🎉 Kings Seeds Giveaway: Congrats to Lynette Brown! Enjoy your $20 Kings Seed voucher and happy planting! 🌻🍵 Tea of the Week: Refresh with a calming Borage, dried Nettle, and Lemon Balm blend—perfect for grounding yourself after a long day in the garden.🌼 Flower Garden Tip: It’s Zinnia time! Sow these vibrant flowers now for a Mexican-themed display of bright colors. Native to Mexico and Central America, Zinnias have been charming European gardens since their introduction in the 1700s!📖 Book of the Week: From the Wild by Heidi Merika—a beautiful forager’s handbook. Special thanks to Allen & Unwin for giving us the opportunity to review this wonderful resource! 🌱🌽 Companion Planting Focus: Have you tried the Three Sisters planting method—a time-tested technique that brings together corn, beans, and squash for balanced growth and healthier soil?✨ Support the Show: Loving the podcast? Consider supporting us here: Support Your Garden Coach NZ 🙏🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸— Jen & AliSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌿 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 lasting until 4th November. Plenty of time to plan your next planting!🌱 Main Topic: We welcome a very special guest from Melbourne, Australia—Connie Cao, author of Your Asian Veggie Patch! Connie introduces us to a variety of delicious, nutritious Asian vegetables that aren’t typically found in mainstream supermarkets. 🌿🥢🎁 Upcoming Event: Don’t miss us at the WAO Festival of Nature on Saturday, 2nd November at The Camp, Hāwea! We’ve got some fabulous prizes to give away. 🎉✨ Support the Show: Loving the podcast? Consider supporting us here: Support Your Garden Coach NZ 🙏🌸 Happy Gardening! 🌸— Jen & AliSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

🌸 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’re in the Cultivate Phase—perfect for building spring compost and getting those small weeds under control before they take over. 🌙🌱 Vegetable of the Week: Breaking tradition with Fathen (Fat Hen), a super-fast growing weed that can also be a nutritious green. 🌿🍵 Tea of the Week: We’re sipping on Kawakawa, Dandelion leaf, Liquorice, Rosemary, and Calendula—perfect blends for spring wellness. 🌼🎉 Winner Announcement: Congratulations to Katrina Brewer, winner of the Growing Kiwi Gardeners' Vegetable Memory Card and Flash Card games!💡 Gardening Tips:Prepare for the Root Crop Growing Phase—why not try sowing Burdock Takinagawa Long this season?Keep your windowsill gardening thriving with pea shoots and microgreens.Try a new container gardening idea—plant Corn and Dwarf Beans in a half wine barrel for a compact yet productive setup.Gardening Wisdom: Direct sow Pak Choi and Bok Choi to avoid bolting!📖 Book of the Week: Urban Beekeeping by Cormac Farrell—a great read for anyone interested in beekeeping in urban settings. 🐝🌬️ With spring winds picking up, don’t forget to check your plant supports!✨ Support the Show: Love the podcast? Help us grow by donating here: Support Your Garden Coach NZ 🙏🌸 Happy gardening! 🌸— Jen & AliSupport the showYou can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz