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Hosted by Western Australian Seed grower Laura Blishen. The soul garden explores, food sovereignty, regenerative agriculture, and the transformational power of growing your own food. Because what you need has been beneath your feet all along.

Episodes

  1. Aug 14

    #3 Two Landscapes, one philosophy: Lessons from the Pilbara and a regenerative mango farm with Robyn Todd

    In this episode, Laura sits down with Robyn Todd of Araluen Mangoes to talk about the leap from community gardener to commercial regenerative mango farmer. Robyn spent 18 years growing food in Port Hedland, one of the harshest climates in the country, where she ran a much-loved community garden and learned to work with extreme heat and a growing calendar flipped completely on its head. She shares what that experience taught her about resilience, soil, and adaptability — lessons she's now carrying into her first year running a 340-tree mango orchard in the Moore River region. They talk soil-first farming philosophy, cover crops, closed-loop composting with wood chips and chickens, working with sheep and pigs as part of the system, and Robyn's plans for dehydrated and freeze-dried mango, black garlic, aquaponic strawberries, and more. It's a conversation about building a small, sustainable farm business without chasing scale — and about what it really means to look after your soil so it can look after you.  Resources mentioned:  Follow Robyn and her business Araluen Mangoes  Facebook Instagram Email Robyn araluenmangoes@gmail.com Information about the Johnson-su compost bioreactor, thanks to regenerationinternational.org Johnson-Su-Bioreactor.pdf Shop for our WA grown seeds Buy Western Australian Seeds Online - Thrive Sustainability Follow us: Facebook Instagram

  2. Jul 29

    #2 How to start growing food - No experience needed

    If you've been dreaming of growing your own food but keep putting it off because you don't know where to start, this episode is for you. Laura cuts through the overwhelm and gets back to basics — because growing food doesn't need to be complicated or expensive. It just needs to begin. In this episode, you'll learn: Why starting small is the smartest thing you can do as a beginner gardenerWhat to plant first — easy, forgiving crops for beginners (leafy greens, legumes, salad greens, and root veg)How much sunlight your vegetable garden actually needsWhy you don't need expensive raised garden beds — defined edges matter moreWhy your time and money is best invested in soil health.Simple watering solutions, including how wicking beds workThe most common watering mistake home gardeners makeHow growing from seed saves your money and connects you to the processWhy growing something new each season keeps your garden — and your motivation — aliveWhat nature already knows: nothing grows alone, and why biodiversity matters.How to let go of the expectation of a "perfect" organic gardenWhether you have a big backyard or a small courtyard, this episode will give you the confidence to take that first step. 🌱  Resources mentioned:  Shop for our WA grown seeds Buy Western Australian Seeds Online - Thrive Sustainability Download a free seed sowing guide Contact Us - Thrive Sustainability Wicking bed blog post Wicking Beds - a Smart Way to Grow in Perth's Climate Follow us: Facebook Instagram

  3. Jul 21

    Soul garden podcast - Episode 1

    Episode 1 — Welcome to The Soul Garden In this first episode, Laura Blishen introduces herself and the story behind The Soul Garden Laura talks about her journey into seed saving and food sovereignty and what inspired her to start this podcast.  Connect with Laura: 🌱 Website: www.thrivesustainability.com.au 🌱 Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesoulgarden.au 🌱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesoulgarden.au

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Hosted by Western Australian Seed grower Laura Blishen. The soul garden explores, food sovereignty, regenerative agriculture, and the transformational power of growing your own food. Because what you need has been beneath your feet all along.

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