41 episodes
The Helpful Gardeners Golden Acre Home and Garden
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4.9 • 7 Ratings
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Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. We hope to inform, inspire, and bring the fun as two friends who work together and go wild over gardening. Colin is a certified horticulturist with decades of experience working in landscaping, gardening and houseplants in various climactic zones. Brandi is a beginner with a passion to ask questions.
Subscribe to catch new episodes every Sunday!
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DIY Winter Planters & Our Dreamiest Plant Sale
'Tis the season for Winter Decorating, and living planters work for pretty much every climate, especially the colder ones. Learn how to gather materials, plant one up, and how to care for it throughout the season. Plus, we're dreaming up our dreamiest plant goals for a hypothetical Black Friday sale.
Materials | 08:30
Secret Weapon: Floral Foam or Oasis | 10:30
Pot Choices | 13:00
Soil Choices | 14:15
How to Plant one | 14:57
Tips & Tricks | 18:30
Hypothetical Question of the Week | 28:55
"If the hypothetical "Plants'R'Us had the biggest Black Friday Sale ever, what plant or garden/patio item would be the top of your wishlist to finally buy?
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Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
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Planting Amaryllis and bringing fictional plants to life
This week, we're unearthing one of the most vibrant houseplants admired during the holiday season. The Amaryllis flower has a big personality and we're going to talk about how to plant them, care for them, and store them after they've finished blooming. Also, stay tuned for our extra fun hypothetical question of the week!
Greek Mythology - Amaryllis | 10:00
The story of love.
Huntington's Society of Canada | 15:21
Learn more about Huntington's Disease | LINK
Amaryllis Campaign | LINK
How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs | 16:15
Step-by-step instructions | LINK
Starting Bulbs in Water | 24:40
Hypothetical Question of the Week | 30:00
"If you could magically bring to life any plant from a book, movie, or mythology to have as your garden or houseplant companion, which plant would it be and why?"
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
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Behind the Poppy - Honouring Remembrance Day
We pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed for our freedom, and we delve into the poignant symbol of the poppy. Join us as we explore the rich history and deep meaning behind this iconic flower, understanding why it became a symbol of remembrance and hope.
Behind the Poppy | 00:30
Learn more about Remembrance Day
Donate to the Veterans Association
Hypothetical Question of the Week | 17:53
"If you could take any two types of plants and marry them so you would get a brand new type of plant, what would it be?
Tree of 40 Fruit
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SHOW NOTES
For all the resources mentioned in today's video, including links, photos, and more... please visit our blog. LINK
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Subscribe to our show on Spotify, Apple, and Google
Leave an anonymous voicemail - be featured on the show!
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Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
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"Fall Back" and Building a Winter Bucket List
Many regions across Canada and even the world are wrapping up daylight savings and thinking ahead to winter... or dreading it. We've decided to embrace the beauty of the season and build a winter bucket list!
Daylight Savings Time | 00:30
Where did it start? Do you benefit from it?
Winter Bucket List | 14:00
See our complete list here
Hypothetical Question of the Week | 44:00
"If you could magically grow one fruit or vegetable in your garden out of season during the winter months, what would it be, and why?
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
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Halloween Special: Garden Gnomes, ChatGPT, Toxic Gardens, and more!
The “Garden Gnomes” ventured out of the garden to celebrate the spooky season! For the first time ever, you’ll get to SEE the podcast! Let us know what you think and enjoy gnome facts, england traditions, seasonal snacks, a story from ChatGPT, and more!
CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
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Harvest Food, Foliage, and Memories
These are the final days of harvest before winter comes and we're all in the same boat. What do we do with our bountiful harvest? We'll also dive into harvesting more than just food and how you can bring the beauty of nature into your homes.
03:10 | What to with your harvest
39.20 | Question of the Week - Effectiveness of UV light on ripening veggies
SHOW NOTES, INCLUDING LINKS AND PHOTOS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR BLOG!
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CONNECT WITH US
Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or review and listen in for new gardening discussions every week!
Leave an anonymous voicemail!
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Facebook
Email us info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: PODCAST)
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Customer Reviews
Great podcast
Colin and Brandi are a great team. I am excited for this podcast and all the knowledge and fun they will bring!
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