Explore every episode of the podcast The Helpful Gardeners
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| Garden Slang or Generational Slang? | 06 nov. 2026 | 00:15:55 | |
Cheugy...bolting...aura farming...senescence... Can you tell the difference between generational slang and plant terms? JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcastgemini
VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Propagating Geraniums W/ Reenu Vinod` | 05 nov. 2026 | 00:20:02 | |
We got our hands on some neat Geraniums this week and had to share with our good friend, Reenu Vinod. Learn how to divide and propagate two different types! JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcastgemini
VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Halloween Candy Alternatives for Gardeners | 30 oct. 2026 | 00:23:05 | |
It's Halloween here at the Podcast and we're dressing up as our favourite garden centre.... Golden Acre! Plus, we're brainstorming planty alternatives to Halloween Candy JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Niche Plant Events Are Trending | 28 oct. 2026 | 00:18:01 | |
In 2026, plant lovers are craving community, connection, and creative experiences. From local garden centres to quirky community halls, niche gatherings are filling seats and bringing plant enthusiasts together in totally unexpected ways. JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| This Simple Trick Preserves Your Pumpkins Longer | 27 oct. 2026 | 00:17:04 | |
In our latest podcast episode, we dive into two viral moments: Martha Stewart going full "undercover garden centre employee"—plus a seasonal hack for preserving pumpkins that feels straight out of her playbook. JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Remember to do this in the Garden before you Forget | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:25:32 | |
How do you remember where things are in your garden once winter sweeps through? Every fall, we tuck spring-flowering bulbs into the soil and clean up our beds by cutting back perennial stems. Fast-forward to early spring: the ground clears, inspiration strikes, and you reach into the soil with a trowel—only to slice directly through a sleeping hosta or a clump of hidden tulips! If you've ever accidentally dug up dormant plants, here's a smart, easy, low-profile way to mark your plants. JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Are these plants real or AI? | 09 oct. 2026 | 00:25:24 | |
While bloom scrolling the other day, we found that there's an increasing amount of ai generated plants popping up. Can you tell the difference? We're going to play a little game of "Ai or Real" on the podcast today. JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Dry Your Garden | 07 oct. 2026 | 00:18:00 | |
Putting the garden to bed is always a bittersweet milestone. As Carrie recently asked: “I’m feeling ready to put my garden to bed. It’s time. I still have some flowers going and wondering if it’s possible to dry them? How do I do it?” In this episode, we explore 3 ways to dry flowers from your garden including pressing them, using sand, and using plain water! JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic
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| Let's Play Conkers! | 06 oct. 2026 | 00:13:32 | |
Ready to be transported to Colin's childhood? Today on the podcast, we're playing a childhood favourite: Conkers! You can do this a certain nut in your own community! How to Play
JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Does Fall Signal "THE END" of Outside Fun? | 28 sept. 2026 | 00:00:53 | |
We had the "F" word in Alberta this past weekend... yep... FROST. You might be seeing more gardeners in your neighbourhood wrapping things up outside. Harvesting, pruning, doing their fall lawncare... it can feel a little sad, right? Well, if you live in a very seasonal growing zone, we encourage you to seek out the fall colour and bring that inspiration back to your own garden. | |||
| One Garden, Two Perspectives | 26 sept. 2026 | 00:18:44 | |
When two people look at the same garden, do they see the same thing? Brandi and Colin head downtown to explore one of Calgary’s most beautiful indoor green spaces: Devonian Gardens.JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca
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| Rusty Garden Tools: Clean or Toss Out? | 24 sept. 2026 | 00:31:54 | |
There's a space for rustic style in the garden shed, but having clean tools can actually make gardening more enjoyable and clean. With a little TLC, even the most neglected pruners and shovels can be brought back to life. Here's your guide to keeping your garden tools in tip-top shape. JOIN THE GARDEN Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Be on the Pod: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast VISIT US AT GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Find seasonal inspiration in store in Calgary, AB or online at www.goldenacre.ca CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Title Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Roadtrip to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden | 10 juil. 2026 | 00:28:13 | |
Colin recently took a road trip to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, and let’s just say, he’s still buzzing about it. He's got some show and tell and fun stories from this fun place just west of Edmonton, Alberta. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Email us | info@goldenacre.ca (SUBJECT: Podcast) Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Take Your Plant to the Houseplant Hospital | 07 juil. 2026 | 00:19:34 | |
What if your local garden centre offered an ICU for your struggling indoor plants? A brilliant 'Houseplant Hospital' concept out of the UK could be the future and could help plant parents gain confidence while saving time and money. Discover Hilda: https://hilda.co/ CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Disco Balls in the Garden: Do Shiny Objects Actually Deter Pests? | 01 juil. 2026 | 00:16:04 | |
Have you seen that Instagram reel showing someone putting mini disco balls in their garden to deter pests? It’s definitely a vibe, but does it actually keep the critters out? Plus, it's Canada Day! Let's see how knowledgeable Colin is on the regional symbols of Canada. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Your Garden Needs More 'Weird' | 26 juin 2026 | 00:21:49 | |
Is your garden feeling a little… predictable? Like your following a checklist of things you need to "keep up with the jones'"? It’s time to break the mold. From mirrors that trick the eye, to niche flower design, to a fun viral porch trend. Add some much-needed whimsy to your outdoor space. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Garden Trouble: Caterpillar Clusters & Cleaver Squirrels | 25 juin 2026 | 00:20:40 | |
From creepy-crawly caterpillar clusters to squirrels turning your freshly planted flower beds into a snack bar, the questions this week are gooooood. Plus, the sweet email from a long time listener and a reminder to enjoy your flowers not only outside but also inside and with others. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic
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| Stop Guessing Your Garden Weather | 22 juin 2026 | 00:17:13 | |
Weather is incredibly localized, and understanding exactly how much rain, snow, or hail falls in your own backyard can help you take on a more proactive approach to your garden. This week, we’re exploring CoCoRaHS and how you can use that data to predict when you should cover your tender plants for an incoming storm or if you should bother watering that day. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic | |||
| Does Gardening Burn the Same Calories as Marathon Running? | 20 juin 2026 | 00:22:48 | |
After a particularly busy weekend tackling the garden beds, Colin tracked his fitness to see exactly how much "work" he was doing. The results are amazing. Gardening is a heavy-duty, full-body workout that most of us are severely underestimating. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Wisteria, Peonies, and Forum Fatigue | 17 juin 2026 | 00:21:52 | |
Gardening forums can be convenient spaces to connect with other gardeners, but if you go in with a problem, they can often leave you more confused than when you started. We're diagnosing a sad hanging basket, talking Peony tea, and unveiling a new plant in Brandi's garden that comes straight out of Bridgerton. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| New Plants To Watch For at your Local Garden Centre | 16 juin 2026 | 00:23:09 | |
Next to the Chelsea Flower show, the FlowerTrials comes close to a premiere event for gardeners. Plant breeders from across the globe gather in the Netherlands and Germany to show off their latest innovations. These aren’t just random flowers—these are specifically engineered, trialed, and perfected plants designed to make your gardening experience easier, more beautiful, and more successful. From pollen-free lilies to peas that actually fit on your tiny balcony, we’re sharing the plant trends you need to know about for next season. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast PRODUCED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Lawncare is Life! FIFA grass at Home | 12 juin 2026 | 00:19:04 | |
Are you watching FIFA? Are you as glued to how incredible the pitch looks and thought, "I wish my lawn looked like that"? We’re going behind the curtain a little bit and sharing Colin’s 5 essential tips to get your home turf looking championship-ready. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Electric Plants, Adulting with Soil, and Your Horoscope Garden Bee | 11 juin 2026 | 00:17:25 | |
You know you're a plant nerd when you get joy out of discovering which bee is your horoscope match, buying bags of soil on the weekend is 'fun', and when your heart flutters when you find a new houseplant invention. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Houseplant Board Game and Garden Gnomes are Back | 08 juin 2026 | 00:17:57 | |
The world of gardening is undergoing a whimsical shift. From comfortable board games about keeping houseplants alive, to the prestigious grounds of elite flower shows. We're talking about a fun new game on Kickstarter and the return of the Garden Gnome to trendy gardens. What's your take? CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Perennial Sharing: How to Not Kill Your Neigbours Kindness and Garden | 06 juin 2026 | 00:21:28 | |
Ever felt the pressure of working in someone else’s prized garden bed? This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a great listener question from Kurt, who was just gifted a Jacob’s Ladder by his neighbor. We’re breaking down how to dig it up so you don't kill the plant, the garden, and the neighbourly vibes. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
CREDITS Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles Edited by: Brandi Warren Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp Music by: Forestmusic
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| On the Road... To Butchart Gardens! | 05 juin 2026 | 00:21:10 | |
Pack your bags, we're heading to Vancouver Island! This week, Brandi is taking us on a virtual getaway to the iconic Butchart Gardens, and yes—she’s filming a gorgeous exclusive vlog from the grounds! Find out how a limestone quarry became a global backyard aesthetic. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast PRESENTED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Do This When You Build Your Annual Planters | 03 juin 2026 | 00:29:57 | |
There is a kind of seasonal panic that hits when you walk into the garden center in spring. The tables are overflowing with colour and possibiliity. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, not sure of how many to buy and how to pair them to create a beautiful planter? Designing a show-stopping container doesn't require artistic genius; We have a a simple, three-part formula that will get the ball rolling: Thriller, Filler, and Spiller. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Garden Foundation: Your Questions on Soil | 28 mai 2026 | 00:16:57 | |
Staring at a bare garden bed and wondering how much soil to order without ending up with either not enough or a mountain of leftovers? Plus, we’re demystifying the difference between loam, garden mixes and compost, and settling a "rock" debate between friends. Get the dirt on all things soil! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| The World Cup of Gardening: Highlights from the Chelsea Flower Show | 27 mai 2026 | 00:17:24 | |
While North American eyes are on the Fifa World Cup next month, Europe is celebrating the world cup of gardening with the Chelsea Flower Show! From jaw-dropping show gardens to indoor plant carousels that move with the sun, we're exploring the trends and fun that can inspire your own garden! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Bee Discovery, Landscaping Hacks, and Planting Flowers Down Medians | 22 mai 2026 | 00:17:51 | |
What a packed episode! We're diving into a new discovery on bee survival that left us floored. Plus, Brandi has an update on her big landscaping project and a hack to help you pay for your gardening this spring. Plus, we’re taking you on a mini-road trip to Vancouver Island, where hundreds of locals will turn a massive main thoroughfare into a carpet of flower this spring. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Seeds of Doubt: Why That One Seed Company Deserves Another Go | 21 mai 2026 | 00:14:33 | |
Have you ever written off a seed brand based on your experience growing their product? A local gardener reached out frustrated that their seeds from a regional farm completely tanked last season. "Where is the best place to buy seed packets? Last year I got them from _________ and they were terrible and didn't grow well!" There are many reasons why a seed packet didn't bring you success. Let's explore more today. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| From Fire Pit to Flower Garden | 13 mai 2026 | 00:17:48 | |
So, you’ve finally decided to ditch the old fire pit and that slate stone pad to grow something. We’re breaking down the details of excavation and planning for a new garden bed! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Why You're Attracted to Evergreens | 11 mai 2026 | 00:14:15 | |
Have you noticed how the city just smells better lately? The trees and plants are starting to wake up and giving off some serious pheromones. So, why does that scent of pine and soil chill us out and how can we replicate that in our own backyard? CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| 3 Things to To This Mother's Day | 08 mai 2026 | 00:14:37 | |
Mother's Day is this weekend and while you can never go wrong with flowers, there's a trend in 2026 toward experiences that we're currently LOVING. We're exploring a fun event on Vancouver Island and a local way to spend quality time outside on a garden tour! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Spring Shoots: Help Them or Leave Them? | 07 mai 2026 | 00:13:21 | |
Spring is here and it's showing up everywhere! It's in the bird nests, tree buds, and even those green little shoots popping up through the soil. Should you do anything to help those shoots or will they thrive without intervention? CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Can A Watering Schledule Make Your Garden More Resiliant? | 04 mai 2026 | 00:17:32 | |
Calgary just dropped a brand-new outdoor watering schedule for Spring 2026! Don't worry, this isn't those high-stress Stage 4 restrictions from the feeder main repairs. This will actually help your established plants become more resiliant while also keeping our Bow and Elbow rivers happy. We’re breaking down what this all means including the exemptions which we think will keep gardeners feeling excited to grow. Plus, our top tips for watering effectively. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Gardening with Chronic Illness | 01 mai 2026 | 00:17:54 | |
The image of a "gardener" isn't just a retired person in a sun hat with a perfectly manicured rose bush. Gardening is for the dreamers, the hustlers, and yes, even those of us living with chronic illness or physical limitations. We were recently moved by a story from a woman living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who decided that her diagnosis wasn't going to keep her from her backyard dreams. Instead of giving up, she adapted. Gardening doesn't demand perfection; it demands presence. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| My Balcony is Banned... What Can I Grow?! | 29 avr. 2026 | 00:20:55 | |
Imagine this: You’ve just finished an amazing agriculture course and you’re hyped about growing plants this summer. Then, the hammer drops. No balcony access all summer due to to health and safety upgrades to your building. Cue the internal screaming. pivot when your outdoor space is off-limits, finding the best fragrant indoor bloomers, and why a closed door doesn't mean a closed season.CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Seed Snails and Gardening on Netflix | 27 avr. 2026 | 00:21:33 | |
Ever feel like you’re drowning in seed trays? Trying to find space for forty little pots on one windowsill can make seed starting stressful. There's a DIY hack that you need to know about: Seed Snails. They’re eco-friendly, space-saving, and can even make a fun creative gift! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Grow Your Groceries | 22 avr. 2026 | 00:28:11 | |
Wait! Don’t toss those green onion nubs or that avocado pit just yet. Your kitchen scraps are a secret "buy one, get one free" deal if you're willing to invest a little time into them. Grow more food or to just have fun and see where your food comes from! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| NASA Garden Tech | 21 avr. 2026 | 00:19:52 | |
Ever wish your plant could just text you when it’s thirsty instead of dramatically dying in silence? This week, we’re geeking out over NASA’s STELLA project—a DIY "Tricorder" that lets you see your plants’ vital signs! We’re talking invisible light, "pre-visual" stress detection, and a data viewer that translates plant-speak into English. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Setting the Tone for this Growing Season | 17 avr. 2026 | 00:11:00 | |
Stop what you’re doing for a second. Take a deep breath. Can you smell the damp soil or the faint scent of that first spring bloom? We get so caught up in the perfection of life—wanting our homes, our careers, and our gardens to look perfect and static forever. But here’s a secret: flowers aren't supposed to last. Their whole job is to pull you into the now before they vanish. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Reduce, Reuse, and Regrow... using Milk Jugs?! | 15 avr. 2026 | 00:14:26 | |
We are knee-deep in Earth Week and today, we’re answering a listener question from our DMs about starting seeds in milk jugs! From DIY greenhouses to turning other recycling bin favourites into garden tools. Get ready to "reduce, reuse, and regrow". SPRINGO Episode: Click Here Depression Garden Episode: Click Here CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Earth Week: What Are Colin's Favourites? | 13 avr. 2026 | 00:11:57 | |
It's Earth Week on the pod, and these two peas are on the road at the CORE Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary. We’re celebrating our beautiful planet by showcasing ideas and Earth friendly products. What's on Colin's 'favourites' list? Come see Colin with Golden Acre Home & Garden at The CORE in downtown Calgary all this week! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| What's Your Garden's Microclimate? | 10 avr. 2026 | 00:20:15 | |
Ever wondered why a plant does amazing in one part of your yard and fail in another part of it? It might not be the plant itself! This week we’re breaking down how to map out "microclimates"—those sneaky little pockets where external factors like house siding, hills, and wind corridors can impact what you plant! Learn how to play to conditions, and maybe, just maybe, sneak a Zone 5 beauty into our Zone 3 reality. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Cancel Your Shovel For 'No Dig' Gardening | 08 avr. 2026 | 00:16:23 | |
So, you’re scrolling through your feed, and you keep seeing this term: No-Dig Gardening. What is that? Are you just supposed to lay your plants on top of the soil and let nature figure it out? It's actually a returning concept that could benefit your soil and create less maintenance work for you. We’re breaking down exactly what "No-Dig" is, and how you can start your own patch this weekend. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| How Your Garden Outwits, Outplays, and Outlasts to Survive | 06 avr. 2026 | 00:15:43 | |
Have you ever felt like your houseplants are stuck in slow-mo, or maybe your garden suddenly decided to sprint toward the finish line? It turns out plants aren’t just sitting there—they are actively hitting "pause," "play," and "fast-forward" on their growth depending on external factors such as the weather. This week, we’re diving into research from UBC that reveals how plants actively adapt to survive climate stress. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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| Delegate This Garden Task to Lasers | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:22:02 | |
Ever dreamed of pointing a finger at a dandelion and having it simply disappear? This week on the podcast, we’re ditching the back-breaking hoeing and messy herbicides for something way cooler: high-powered thermal energy... aka "LASERS". We’re talking laser weeding—where AI meets agriculture to vaporize weeds in milliseconds. Would this work for the home gardener too? CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB.
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| This ones for the Kids | 01 avr. 2026 | 00:25:43 | |
Oh, to be in the mind of a child. This weeks 'question period' is going to the kids as Colin shares some fun nuggets from kids at Holy Trinity School in Calgary, AB. Things like: "Why do you like plants" to "why do plants get diseases" to "How old are you?". It's a fun one for the whole family! CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB.
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| 4 New Gardening Shows You Can't Miss | 30 mars 2026 | 00:20:56 | |
While we eagerly wait for warmer weather in the garden, get ready to swap your garden shears for the remote. From Zach Galifianakis getting weird with vegetables to the GOAT himself, David Attenborough, celebrating a century on Earth, the streaming world is entering its "Plant Era." We’re breaking down 4 must-watch releases that will make you want to grow a garden, save the planet, or just hide in a remote cottage with a mysterious gardener. CONNECT WITH US Show Notes | www.goldenacre.ca/podcast Instagram | thehelpfulgardenerspod Leave us a Voice Note: www.goldenacre.ca/podcast SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. www.goldenacre.ca
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