Welcome to Tuesday 6 October 2026. So much to tell you about in this episode including the start of my autumn seed sowing (finally...), plus some chicken news, a crushed CD, and a mystery turd on the field... I'm talking about how I've been sowing my hardy annuals this autumn including the new compost I'm using, the trays I prefer to use, and the sowing technique I've used this time - which is not my favourite one but I'll tell you why I've done it. I had the pleasure of being interview...

In today’s podcast, we talk with Mark Seibert of Sturdi-Built greenhouses in Oregon. The interview covers key considerations for first-time greenhouse buyers, including choosing the right site, with emphasis on sunlight, southern exposure when possible, and local hazards such as trees or lawn equipment. It also discusses heat control and utilities, recommending ventilation, shade cloth, fans, water access, and electrical service with safety protections.Seibert also explains that lean-to greenhouses

What if protecting pollinators isn’t only about reducing pesticides, but helping bees survive the exposure already happening? In this episode, I’m joined by science journalist Gary W. Hartley to explore emerging research into a “bee detox”—nature-inspired microparticles designed to bind pesticides inside a bee’s gut. We look beyond the exciting early results to what it would actually take for this science to work in real hives, real fields, and a changing agricultural landscape.We also zoom out from

A quiet revolution is starting in our backyards.News headlines are certainly frightening at the moment, and watching billion-dollar corporations harm people and the planet in the name of profit is infuriating. But don’t let yourself slide into hopelessness. Whether you have a small urban balcony or sprawling rural acreage, you can reclaim your power as an activist through the small-scale choices you make every day.On today’s show, author and homesteader Devon Ballard-Hudson walks us through her

This episode started with something I've been noticing through the farmstand: people aren't necessarily looking to completely change their lives—they're looking for simple ways to make the lives they already have a little better. And honestly? That's what I want from homesteading too. Pasted textHomesteading can quickly become an endless list of things we're supposed to learn, grow, preserve, bake, make and buy. But instead of constantly asking, “What should I learn next?” I want us to start

This episode covers flea beetles, tree borers, climbing pumpkins and melons, soil health, stink bugs, fruit fly, worms, wicking beds and a struggling magnolia. Plants Mentioned Vegetables & fruit Eggplant — Solanum melongenaApple — Malus domesticaRockmelon — Cucumis meloPumpkin — Cucurbita spp.Butternut Pumpkin — Cucurbita moschataPotimarron Pumpkin — Cucurbita maximaWee Be Little Pumpkin — Cucurbita pepoJack Be Little Pumpkin — Cucurbita pepoTomato — Solanum lycopersicumBroccoli — Brassi...

How do you feed a family without blowing your budget?In this episode, we kick off our brand-new mini-series on putting food on the table by tackling one of the most essential skills in home cooking: saving money at the grocery store. Join Belle, Kathryn, and their mom, Leisha, for an honest, family conversation that blends real-life shopping habits with highly practical budgeting strategies. Together, the mother-daughter team breaks down why food prices are rising, how to build a bulletproof

We spend so much time admiring what grows above ground, but beneath our feet lies one of the most biodiverse habitats on Earth. Soil ecologist Dr Frank Ashwood reveals the remarkable hidden world within our gardens, from earthworms and fungi to springtails, mites, nematodes and tardigrades. Frank explains why healthy soil matters for plants, wildlife, carbon storage, flood resilience and climate change, and shares simple ways gardeners can protect it. Expect fascinating discoveries, practical advice

Tonight I went live on mortgage rates topping 6% - five-year fixes breaking the barrier, what that means for buyers and remortgagers, and your live Q&A from the chat. Thanks to everyone who joined in.Watch the full stream on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PTNAHRdamE Support the show Follow me on X for daily updates: https://x.com/moving_charlie 🎥 Charlie's Golden rules videos for Buyers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6T-uZ28a80 Sellers: https://www.youtube.com...

On this episode of r-House, your host, Peter Hunt, welcomes Larry Quinn, former Buffalo Sabres CEO and current member of the Board of Trustees for the Golisano Institute! Together, they discuss a variety of topics, including Larry's career and his many contributions to the Buffalo/Niagara region over the years, particularly the Buffalo Sabres organization, his current involvement with the Institute, launching Great Point Studios, the future of the region, and more. and more.

#gardening  #podcast #gardentalk #vegetablegarden  #radio #influencer #gardentip #gardentalkradio #backyardgarden Email your questions to Gardentalkradio@gmail.com Or call 1-800-927-SHOW Segment 1: using leave for your garden Segment 2:  facts and history of the pumpkinSegment 3: Guest Ellen Zachos Segment 4:Garden questions & answers Sponsors of the show for 2026Beetlegone of https://beetlegone.com/Pomona pectin of https://pomonapectin.com/Dripworks of https://www.dripworks.com/Natural

n this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into some of the biggest cannabis stories making headlines around the world:Macky looks at new research into cannabis use among older adults in the US. The study found that cannabis use is becoming increasingly common among people aged 65 and over, with 11.4% of older cannabis users meeting the criteria for cannabis use disorder. Smee brings us a story from Bedfordshire, where three men have been jailed after turning a former pub into a

Does a deep orange yolk mean a more nutritious egg? Why do some eggs taste richer or develop a fishy flavor? And what causes watery whites or thin shells? In this Audio Edition of our member-led PK360 egg show, Rip Stalvey hosts a discussion with team members Jeff Mattocks, Carey Blackmon, and Sue Dobson. Together, they work through the questions poultry keepers sent us. We discuss how feed, forage, breed, and the hen herself can affect egg flavor, yolk color, fatty acids, texture, and shell ...

In this episode of The Grass Guys Podcast, we sit down with Jason Wilk, the Senior Product Manager from ECHO Tools to discuss the Battery vs Gas equipment debate and the exciting things that ECHO has available and what is coming down the pipeline.Have a question that you want answered? Submit your questions for the Cul-de-Sac Questions segment at our website!https://www.grassguyshq.com/podcastDownload our FREE Guides- Spring Lawn Guide & What Grass Is Best For Me from our

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 2 – Coming to you from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.  Things get downright dirty when garden expert and host, Teresa Watkins welcomes guest Dr. Gary Bachman, proprietor of Heritage Garden Seeds, to talk raised beds, container gardening, and what makes a great potting soil. Gary provides a bonus for listeners who would like to purchase seeds with a discount code. Gary gets the honor of the Dirty Word of the Day, ‘perched water table.’ Callers and texters

Better Lawns and Gardens Hour 1 – Broadcasting live from the Summit Responsible Solutions Studios.  Garden expert, Teresa Watkins is joined by guest Dr. Gary Bachman live in the studio. Teresa and Gary expound on the upcoming El Ninõ winter, Heritage Cottage seeds, and fertilizing during wet weather. Teresa’s Top Five Ways to know when your pumpkin is ready to harvest. Garden topics and questions include Pequeno peppers, and more. https://rb.gy/0hzjxx Sign up for Teresa’s monthly gardening

Contact Scott from Bonsai Matsu When you have bonsai you have a contractual obligation. You will play many roles including Custodian, Guardian, Caretaker as well as Supporter. And to be a better bonsai practitioner I believe that observation of your trees is crucial to your understanding of what to do and when to do it. Right now Australian Natives will tell you one thing while your Cedars will tell you something else. So get out there and observe! Support the show Become a podcast supporter ...

Hey garden enthusiasts, Ken & Lisa Watters-Lain, The Mountain Gardeners here!Get ready to catch Ken and Lisa's gardening bug! They're bursting with knowledge and passion for growing beautiful things, and they're ready to share it all with you. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your gardening game! Included in This Week’s Show: 🌳 The High-Desert Autumn: Plant Your Aspen, Maple, or Crabapple Now 🪏Q & A - Top Evergreens Better Thank a Dead Pinyon Pine Tree 🌿 Autumn Proof Your

Join Editor of The Simple Things Lisa Sykes and wellbeing editor Rebecca Frank as they discuss food that feels like a hug on a plate, why hugging is good for us (and the best types of hug), how to cope with difficult times and the joy of the arts. If you are in the UK, you can try an immediate start subscription to the The Simple Things and receive the current issue straight away. Or buy current and back issues here Thanks to Austria Tourism for supporting this season. Editing and music by Ar...