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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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00:22:06

Seed Saver's Secrets

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2025/11/05

Learning how to save the seeds is the ultimate trick to scoring a guaranteed bumper crop of all your favorite garden goodies. Plus, Colin brings another treasure from his garden to try and it's cuca-amazing!----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank 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! Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta,

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00:16:13

Space Junk in Your Garden?

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/11/03

This week, Brandi found a random Nerf dart stuck in her perennial border, and that sparked a serious (and slightly hilarious) question: What would happen if you found actual space junk in your yard? While we were laughing about toy foam, farmers across the Prairies are seriously being asked to keep an eye out for debris from satellites!----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or

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00:13:39

I Can't Feel My Face

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/31

Happy Halloween, plant friends! This week, we're getting into the spooky spirit by dressing up as ghosts! We're diving into the creepiest plants and fungi that carry the word 'Ghost' (or something equally spooky!) right in their name. Plus, Colin brought either a trick or a treat from his garden and things get heated...---------------------CONNECT WITH USThank you so much for supporting our podcast and for making the world a more planty place. Please subscribe, leave a rating or

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00:24:19

Plant Cosmos Using the Cosmos

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2025/10/29

We took a journey to the sky, exploring a gardening method that's been guiding humans for centuries: Moon Gardening. It turns out the moon doesn’t just control the tides; for gardeners, it might also control what you plant and when! Shout out to Jennifer for sending us this question:"This was my first year gardening and I've got the bug! I've started planning my garden for next year and read some things about planting by moon cycles. I was wondering if you could give some info on

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00:14:16

Self Care is a Pothos

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/27

October is here, and while we love the changing leaves and pumpkin spice everything, it’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. For ages, we’ve felt better just being around our plants, whether we’re weeding the garden or admiring a thriving Pothos in the kitchen. But is it real, or is it just wishful thinking from a bunch of plant-obsessed people? We dove into a fascinating article from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) that scientifically backs up what we already suspected: Your plants are

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00:12:44

Calgary's Secret Online Tree Map

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/24

Did you know that the City of Calgary has an Online Tree Map?! Seriously, this map is a game-changer for anyone who loves local greenery and is curious about what trees are in their neighbourhood. Whether you're planning your next walk or just curious about the billion-dollar canopy over your head, you absolutely have to check this out. Listen to the episode to hear our reactions. then go explore the map yourself! ----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank you so much for supporting our podcast

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00:18:14

Consider This Before Bringing Your Plants Indoors

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/22

On our latest episode, we dove into bringing those beloved outdoor plants indoors for the winter! And while it’s exciting to extend the life of your greenery, especially those trendy Boston ferns that Brandi (and everyone else!) loved this growing season, there’s a crucial step many overlook.----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank 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

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00:15:27

Is there Gold in Your Garden?

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/20

How would you truly live if money were no object? This week, we kick off with Brandi and Colin's rich life fantasies—a constant skill-share party and a botanical dream conservatory—before we dive into a bizarre reality: a new study suggesting that gold might literally be growing inside the needles of a certain tree! Get ready for a conversation that blends aspirational living with actual buried treasure.----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank you so much for supporting our podcast and for

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00:11:08

Why English Ivy is Your Best Friend

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/17

What is that distinct, earthy smell of wet leaves that we love so much this time of year? There's a word for that. Plus, we explore the real MVP in our house this time of year and how it can really work wonders on your air quality heading into winter. ----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank 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! Golden Acre Home

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00:11:42

When Should You Plant Fall Bulbs?

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/15

Many gardeners purchase fall bulbs—garlic, tulips, daffodils—as soon as they hit the store shelves in early September. The problem is, the ideal planting time is not about the calendar; it's about the cold.Read more on the blog: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.goldenacre.ca/podcast/⁠⁠⁠----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank 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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00:17:13

The Wood Wide Web of Thanks

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/13

Happy Thanksgiving! We give thanks for the profound connections that bind us all, from the animal kingdom to the forest floor. We honor the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall and her revolutionary work with chimpanzees, and dive deep into the groundbreaking research of Dr. Suzanne Simard, the visionary behind the Mother Tree Project. Discover the "wood-wide web," a secret underground network where trees talk, share resources, and nurture their young. Join us for an inspiring conversation about

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00:11:08

From Hydration Helper to Homicidal Houseplant: The...

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2025/10/10

On today’s episode, we’re bridging that annoying gap between you and your static green roommate. You know the struggle: Does it need water? Did I overwater it? Is it growing?That’s why we’re obsessed with the Tilt Planter, a clever design by Doris Xu. This isn't just a pretty pot; it's a dynamic little scale! The system is built with a curved aluminum base, a traditional terracotta pot, and some perfectly balanced weights.Read more on the blog:

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00:11:32

The Seedy Art Exhibit So Good, It Needs Traffic Control

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/08

Diving into one of the most uniquely Minnesota traditions: the incredible Crop Art Exhibit at the State Fair. If you've never seen it, imagine meticulous mosaics made entirely of seeds—and it's a huge deal!----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank 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! Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta,

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00:11:47

There's a New Tomato in Town...

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/06

Are your snacks feeling a little... basic? This week, we’re talking about food that's truly worth the wait, with one that's just delightfully weird.----------------------CONNECT WITH USThank 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! Golden Acre Home & Garden is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and open 362 a year for all your home and garden

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00:41:18

Grow Local: Native Plants w/ Nathan Gill of Ecologic...

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/10/01

We're sitting down with our friend, Nathan Gill, of Ecologic Horticulture to talk native plants! We've been sitting on this episode for a while just due to baby and life over the summer so it's extra polished and full of all sorts of goodies. Dig in to learn about the benefits of native plants, how to incorporate them in your garden, and the various projects they work on including one that the Helpful Gardeners even got to be a part of in Calgary, AB!-------------------See more about

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00:28:20

Welcome Back

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/09/24

We're back! After a hiatus for family and rest, the gardeners are picking up their gloves and teasing some new episodes of the podcast this fall!***********************CONNECT WITH USThank 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 on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,

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00:24:35

Explore Canada's Natural Parks for FREE?

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/06/22

The Canada Strong Pass is available now until September 2!The Canada Strong Pass is breaking down barriers for Summer 2026 to encourage more visits to some of Canadas most iconic places. There is so much diversity in the foral found around Alberta and the rest of the country from trees to grasses, and especially wildflowers. What can see out your back door? Are you making a trip to take in more of Canada's natural beauty this summer?Chapters00:00 Exploring Canada's Natural Beauty05:30 The

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00:31:25

From Fires to Flowers

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/06/16

"It's part of a cycle of nature"Today, we're exploring the increase in wildfire activity in our community and how it impacts our gardens. We're talking the life cycle of forests, the causes of wildfires, and the effects of smoke on plants. We even dive into the nutritional implications of smoke on vegetables! Let's better understand the environmental changes and adapting gardening practices during wildfire events. Chapters03:12 Understanding Wildfire Trends and Causes06:03

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00:39:06

Summer Survival Lawncare W/ Shelley Vance from...

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/06/01

We're talking summer lawn care with our friend Shelley Vance from Scotts Canada! Find out what she thinks about 'No Mow May', and how she tackles cutting the lawn including optimal mowing techniques, proactive maintenance strategies, effective watering methods, and how to manage lawn diseases and pests. Maintain a healthy lawn throughout the summer months with proactive strategies!Chapters02:22 Introduction to Summer Lawn Care with Shelley Vance04:52 No Mo May09:42 Proactive Lawn

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00:34:54

GARDEN COURT: No Mow May

The Helpful Gardeners ·

2025/05/27

Welcome back to courthouse!This week, we're diving into "No Mow May", a concept that was popularized during the pandemic encouraging people to refrain from mowing their lawns in May to support pollinators and biodiversity. We'll talk the pros and cons of this initiative, including its impact on lawn health, the ecological implications of traditional lawns, and alternative practices for deeper impact. Episodes Featured:How to Mow a LawnChapters:00:00 Introduction to No Mo May02:01

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