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The Helpful Gardeners

Golden Acre Home and Garden

Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. 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 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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00:25:50

Your Summer Garden FAQ's

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/08/25

Have a gardening conundrum? We're doing a garden check up this week and answering our frequently asked questions on the podcast, on our socials, and in the store!1:54 | Can you help a plant planted in the wrong location? 3:38 | Protecting plants from extreme heat. 6:26 | How to start lawn seed in summer 10:00 | How to regulate greenhouse temperatures 11:31 | What seeds can you start now for autumn harvest? 13:46 | How to care for planters on hot decks 16:20 | Weeds are out of

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00:28:36

Story Time: Our Favourite Garden Stories

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/08/18

Okay, story time! One of our favourite things at the greenhouse is swapping garden stories. We love when you whip out your phone and share your successes like your 100yr old bonsai that you inherited from grandma. We're sharing our favourite garden stories including bee stories, garden bunnies, and a special story about a local garden that is now a historical landmark! ************************* CONNECT WITH US Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty

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00:43:47

The Garden Tools Every Gardener Needs

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/08/11

Do you find that garden tools these days are kinda like kitchen tools? There's so many niche tools you may use only once or never touch and it can be a little overwhelming. Why are there 4+ types of rakes?! Colin helps us break down some of the more common tool categories and highlights his top 5 tools for beginning gardening. Believe it or not, this was one of our most favourite episode to record. Expect lots of laughs along the way! ************************* CONNECT WITH US Thank you so much

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00:31:29

Succession Planting: Space out your harvest, support...

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/08/05

Ever feel overwhelmed by your harvest? We know a secret way to not only help space our your harvest but also extend the growing season, support pollinators and prepare for next year! This is an episode you won't want to miss. ************************* 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

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00:33:39

Growing plants in Water: Ponds and Houseplants

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/07/28

We often focus on growing plants in garden beds, but we can explore pond plants and Indoor water plants too! Learn more about establishing pond plants and even growing water plants indoors!************************* 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,

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00:29:20

Growing a Kitchen Garden

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2024/07/22

Looking for inspiration in your garden? Kitchen gardening can be done inside your home or out in your garden. It involves growing plants that will be used in your everyday cooking. Inspire healthy eating and easy meal planning. ************************* 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

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00:39:56

HOW TO | Mow a Lawn

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/07/14

Today is the day. If you've been with us for a while, you may know a little fun fact about Brandi... she has never mowed a lawn. I know, many of you must be in disbelief! It seems like a chore most kids would do growing up. However, there's also a percentage of you that are in the same boat and can relate. We're going to talk about when to mow, the equipment you'll need, and proper technique. Let's mow a lawn!************************* CONNECT WITH US Thank you so much for

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00:46:22

Plant Pronunciation Guide and Naughty Plant Names

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/07/07

Where do botanical names come from? How do plants take on different common names? How do you pronounce plant names? This episode dives into all that and more!Plus, Colin uncovers a list of naughty plant names which is why this episode is explicit. Enjoy!

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00:42:45

Gardening with Kids: Benefits, Activities, AND CRAFTING!

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/06/23

There are so many benefits associated with gardening whether you're a kid or an adult or a pet. We're going to explore some of those benefits, some activities and then.... get your glue and googly eyes ready because we're crafting! ************************* 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

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00:33:46

Plant Daddies | Shoutouts, Memes, and the Father's of...

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/06/17

Shoutout to all the #PlantDaddies this Father's Day! Do you have a Plant Dad in your life? We love and adore them. Listen in to learn more about some of the father's of horticulture in Canada! ************************* 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,

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00:51:29

What are my Options for Organic Gardening?

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/06/09

Gardening is a personal journey. There's so many ways to approach it, including the organic approach. A decade ago, much like with gluten free and vegan options, there wasn't much on the market for organic options. In recent years, there has been a push toward offering more ecofriendly products to aid every part of the growing process. Let's dive into some of those options today.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message

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00:31:11

Protecting your Garden Investment

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/05/31

Gardening is an investment of your time and money so here's 4 easy ways you can protect that investment from challenges like weather, bugs 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! Subscribe to our show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and

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00:53:48

8 Planting Errors... And How To Avoid Them

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2024/05/20

Heading into the highly anticipated planting season, the Helpful Gardeners wanted to send out a little PSA on 8 common planting errors and how to avoid them. ************************* 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

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00:35:38

Mother's of Nature: Celebrating Garden Mums

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/05/12

This week is a very special week because we’re giving some extra love and appreciation to Garden Mums! We'll spotlight two special ladies in gardening and bring it home with memories about mum in the garden. ******************************* 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

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00:38:45

Acclimatizing Plants and Transplanting Tips

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/05/05

There has been a word drifting around the greenhouse lately, and it's "acclimatizing". What does that mean and how does it benefit your plants especially at transplanting time? Plus, when it does come time to transplant your annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, what is the best way to go about it? We'll talk about water, fertilizer, and more this week on the Helpful Gardeners Podcast! ************************* CONNECT WITH US Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for

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00:39:32

Gardening with Grass W/ Sheryl Normandeau and Janet...

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/04/28

This week, we're visited by two of the coolest ladies gardening in Southern Alberta; Sheryl Normandeau and Janet Melrose! They are the coauthors of the popular "Prairie Gardeners How To" series! In a digital world full of general information, their books provide specific knowledge for gardening in climates like Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Plus, everything they write about is based on their own experience including the photographs taken in their very own gardens!--- Send in

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00:32:52

Ground Cover - How to Benefit from it in your Garden

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/04/21

We've got a lot of ground to cover this week... ha ha ha All kidding aside, there's a lot of benefits to utilizing ground cover in your garden! Together, lets explore mulch, fabric, rock, and straw. We'll talk about how you can use it, how much to buy, and how to maintain it. Plus, Colin has a great garden hack for soaker hoses in your garden to actually conserve water! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/golden-acre-home-garden/message

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00:40:14

I Bought a Home... How do I Tackle a Garden?

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/04/14

Are you a moving into a new home and not sure how to approach the garden? One of the helpful gardeners just bought a home and is not sure how to approach their new garden! Learn how to tackle lawn, existing structures/plants, and where to begin. Visit the shownotes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for links from today's episode, and other fun extras! ************************* CONNECT WITH US CONNECT WITH US Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please

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00:50:13

Enjoying Nature in your Own Backyard W/ Myrna Pearman

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/04/08

If you build it, nature will come. No matter what type of garden you have, whether it's in an established neighbourhood or newly built in the suburbs, you can enjoy nature from your very own backyard. Learn how to attract birds, including hummingbirds, to your garden! Myrna is a biologist, author and nature photographer living on the south shore of Sylvan Lake, Alberta. She was born in Rymbey, Alberta and developed a love of nature at a young age. Myrna is the editor of the Red Deer River

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00:44:48

Gardening from Seed: Flower Power

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2024/03/31

Rounding out our Seed Starting Mini Series is a look into growing flowers from seed! In many ways, this will be a total 180 degree shift from growing veggies and fruit. Flowers aren’t targeted as much by bugs and disease, they benefit from deadheading, and they’re grown more for aesthetic purposes rather than consumption.Visit the shownotes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for links from today's episode, and other fun extras! ************************* CONNECT WITH US Thank you so much for supporting our podcast and

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