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PODCAST

Your Garden Coach NZ

Ali Soper and Hannah Twiss

Guiding keen new gardeners to become confident vegetable growers no matter the size of your garden or your skill level.We aim to share tips and tricks to help you grow healthy, nutrient-rich vegetables.Based in the Central Otago region of New Zealand.Happy gardening

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45:25

Heat-Proofing Your Summer Garden – What Helps Plants...

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2026/01/01

Season 3 Episode 14 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Lemon Verbena iced tea 03:20 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting, Cultivate & Root Crops 04:48 – Garden Tasks 07:04 – Phenology 08:30 – Microclimate 11:05 – Tip of the Week: Dry Soil Test 12:29 – Vegetable of the Week: Beans 18:47 – Dishes with Del: Beans 23:13 – Main Topic: Heat-Proofing Your Summer Garden 26:06 – Guest Interview: Jo Wakelin on her Dry Garden 35:58 – Glossary Word: Xeriscaping 36:25 – Book of the Week:...

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33:12

Mast Years: Are We Paying Attention to One of...

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/12/25

Season 3 Episode 13 00:00 – Intro 01:16 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Echinacea 03:33 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting 04:18 – Garden Tasks 06:39 – Phenology: Zone 3 08:15 – Microclimate: Zone 1 09:38 – Secret Gardens: Host Jo at Greenhills Paradise 10:43 – Tip of the Week: Harvesting and Storing Chillies 12:35 – Dishes with Del: Chillies 15:34 – Vegetable of the Week: Chillies 18:01 – Book of the Week: Red Hot Chilli Grower RHS 18:44 – Glossary Word: Scoville Scale (measures chilli heat) 20:0...

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29:24

Zucchini: Are You Growing More Than You Can Use?

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2025/12/20

Season 3 Episode 12 00:00 – Intro 00:33 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Cherry 01:58 – Interview with Costa Georgiadis 09:17 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting 10:41 – Garden Tasks 11:30 – Phenology 12:58 – Tip of the Week: Regional Sowing Guide 14:31 – Vegetable of the Week: Zucchini 17:53 – Dishes with Del: Baba Ganoush & Zucchini Salad 21:38 – Book of the Week: The Hidden Life of Trees – Peter Wohlleben 25:19 – Glossary Word: Mycorrhiza Happy Gardening! Support the show You can contact...

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27:32

Bonus Episode: Farm My School - How a Regenerative...

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/12/17

The background story of the Farm My School project which Ali had the pleasure of taking part in on her recent visit to Victoria, Australia. Farm My School is a not-for-profit organisation which collaborates with schools to transform their underutilised grounds into regenerative farms that nourish, educate and connect communities. Huge thanks to James McLennan for making time to share this incredible passion project with Your Garden Coach NZ. Support the show You can contact us at coach@your...

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26:16

Tomatoes – Do You Know Whether Yours Are Determinate...

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/12/12

Season 3 Episode 11 00:41 – Herbal Tea of the Week 02:05 – Plastic Tea Bags: What You Should Know? 05:03 – James’ Interview Introduction 06:50 – Moon Phases 09:05 – Tasks of the Week 11:11 – Phenology 12:00 – Coastal Microclimate 12:50 – Maintaining Tomato Plants 14:50 – Vegetable of the Week 16:48 – Dishes with Del 20:33 – Summer Foraging 23:37 – Book of the Week: Foraging – Peter Langlands 24:12 – Glossary Word: Foraging Hook 24:57 – Wrap Up / Outro Support the show You can contact ...

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36:02

Fruit Tree Pruning: Are You Helping or Hindering Your...

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/12/06

Season 3 Episode 10 00:18 – Intro 00:44 – Herbal Tea of the Week 02:44 – Moon Phase 04:44 – Garden Tasks 07:02 – Phenology 09:13 – Microclimate 10:36 – Tip of the Week 15:00 – Fruit of the Week 22:26 – Jason Ross Interview 29:32 – Book of the Week 30:30 – Glossary Word: Spur 31:25 – Del’s Christmas Cake 35:06 – Wrap Up / Outro Support the show You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and follow us on socials @yourgardencoachnz

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31:18

Dead Soil in Pots: Can You Bring It Back to Life?

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2025/11/28

Season 3 Episode 9 00:05 – Intro 00:42 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Yarrow Leaf Tea 02:22 – Glossary Word: Umbelliferous (umbrella-shaped flower head) 04:52 – Microclimate: Late-spring cues & what’s flowering/fruiting 07:11 – Foraging Guide 10:33 – Moon Calendar 12:52 – Reviving Tired Potting Mix 20:26 – Dishes with Del: Oregano – chimichurri, salsa verde & walnut pesto 24:31 – Tip of the Week: Glasshouse vs outdoor zucchini &nb...

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40:58

Parsnips: Tough, Sweet and Slow to Germinate… But...

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/11/20

Season 3 Episode 8- Parsnips00:00 – 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 wit...

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32:36

Rhubarb & Hugelkulture S3 Ep 7

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/11/14

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 sowi...

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40:16

S3 Ep 6

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/11/06

This Week on Your Garden Coach NZ From mint in your teacup to pumpkins in your patch, Ali and Hannah guide you through what to plant, pick, and plan for this late-spring moon cycle. Time stamps 0.00 Intro 1.23 Mint Tea 2.08 Mint History, uses, varieties, how to grow and store 8.05 Dishes with Del- Mint Syrup, Mint Chutney. 10.00 Vegetable of the Week – Pumpkin and Squash 25.00 Should we plant out at Labour Weekend? 27.19 Garden Tasks this week – Late Spring – Moon Cycles 31.20 More Gard...

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36:02

S3 Ep 5 Spinach

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/10/26

Thank you for your lovely feedback, and suggestions for content - it's so good to know what you'd like to learn, or refresh in your memory. 00:09 Intro 00:35 Tea of the week: Nettle Tea 05:22 Phenology 07:43 Moon Phases 08:18 What to plant 08:59 Spring Rains 10:37 Vegetable of the week: Spinach 15:50 Spinach Dishes with Del Green Shakshuka & Sag Panneer - www.disheswithdel.com/blog/saag-halloumi-aka-saag-paneer-but-with-halloumi 17:56 Annuals vs Bi-Annuals vs Bi-ennial 18:52 Perenni...

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43:04

S3 Ep 4 Potatoes

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/10/18

This week we talk to Del, from Dishes with Del, our super chef with a bubbly 'can do' attitude to using up a glut of produce. Timestamps We begin with a nice cup of Sage leaf tea 3.50 Dishes with Del 6.33 Veg of the week - Potatoes 11.35 Crop Rotation 21.00 Phenology - Dandelion 24.05 Garden Tasks - Frost reminder - Waning phase - Barren Period 35.20 Food Forest guidelines 38.52 Book of the Week - The Self-Sufficiency Garden - Huw Richards & Sam Cooper Support the show You c...

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53:42

S3 Ep 3 Blueberries and Raspberries

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/10/10

Right Plant, Right Place – Root Crops & Berries In this episode, It's the October full-moon gardening phase — a perfect time to cultivate soil and sow root crops across all four NZ planting zones. You’ll learn what to plant now, how to get the best results in your region, and why this phase of the moon is ideal for “spoiling your soil.” Our Fruit of the Week takes a closer look at blueberries and raspberries — where they came from, how they’ve adapted, and why their specific soil and clim...

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31:05

Season 3 Episode 2

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/10/01

Episode Summary Spring has to be one of the four best seasons - and we’ve packed this episode with ideas to get you motivated in the garden. Hannah, my new co-host, has learned the ropes quickly, and I’m so grateful for her company, editing skills, and lively garden conversations. Today’s tea is Rosemary - known for its stimulating, energising qualities. In the Language of Flowers (Floriography), rosemary symbolises affectionate remembrance, memory, love, and friendship. Traditionally, it’s b...

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30:34

Season 3 Ep 1 Spring Equinox and a New Beginning

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/09/26

Episode Summary: Season 3 kicks off with a heartfelt farewell to Jen and a warm welcome to Hannah as our new co-host. We jump into spring gardening with cucumbers, kawakawa tea, and homemade fertiliser hacks using weed, manure, and compost teas. Plus, we explore the history behind The Apothecaries’ Garden at the Chelsea Physic Garden, highlight seed libraries, and reflect on the Spring Equinox. Timestamps: 00:10 - Introduction 00:37 - Farewell to Jen 02:10 – Int...

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15:56

Autumn Season 2 Episode 28

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/05/01

🎉🌿 New Episode Out Now! 🌿🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the winners of our latest giveaways! Congratulations to the winner of Foraging by Peter Langlands And congratulations to the winner of the Autumn Hamper from Kings Seeds! A huge thank you to Penguin Books and Kings Seeds for making these prizes possible. In this episode, we’re also sharing 12 fantastic book suggestions to keep you inspired and cosy through the winter months. Wishing you a wonderful winter full of warmth, good...

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20:11

Autumn Season 2 Episode 27

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/04/28

🍂🎧 New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎧🍂 Brew yourself a cup of Warming Autumn Spiced Tea and settle in! This week, we’re: Catching up on the week’s "to-do" list Sharing our top vegetable planting recommendations Starting the delightful winter task of planning your spring garden — using all those notes you jotted down in your garden diary! Take a moment for yourself, press play, and dream of the beautiful season ahead. Enjoy! #NewEpisode #GardenPodcast #SpringGardenPlanni...

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30:04

Autumn Season 2 Episode 26

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/04/17

🌿 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:

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23:25

Autumn Season 2 Episode 25

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/04/15

🎧 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.

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26:57

Autumn Season 2 Episode 24

Your Garden Coach NZ ·

2025/04/04

🎧 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 Support the show You can contac...

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