Your Garden Coach NZ – Détails, épisodes et analyse

00:00 – Intro
00:52 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Lemonbalm
04:30 – Phenology
06:55 – Moon Calendar:
• Cultivate phase until 21st
• 22nd onward: Sowing & planting

13:09 – Vegetable of the Week: Parsnip
23:38 – Perennial Pick: Chives
26:38 – Dishes with Del: Homemade Boursin Cheese
30:48 – Microclimate
34:30 – Tip of the Week: What to do if your compost tea smells sour
35:58 – Book of the Week: Veg in One Bed - Huw Richards
39:58 – Outro

If you’re growing with us each week- with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention. Grab your garden diary and settle in. 

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Season 3, Episode 7- Rhubarb, Hugelkultur & The Health of the Earth

Episode 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 – Outro

If you’re growing with us each week — with the moon, with the seasons, and with intention — grab your garden diary and settle in. 

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🌿 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 blend

Episode 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,

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🎧 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 phase

The importance of sowing cover crops + why keeping your soil covered year-round is a game-changer for your garden

A 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 Hamper

And 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 #AutumnGarden

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🎧 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 podcast

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🌿🎙️ 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! 

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🌿🎙️ 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 #ChilliAndRosemary

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🌿🎙️ 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/podcast

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🌿🎙️ 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 #GrowYourOwn

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🌿🎙️ 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 Spotify

Tag a gardening buddy who needs a bit of parsley power! 🌱✨

 #YourGardenCoachNZ #GardeningPodcast 

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