In this week's episode we are talking all things prairie planting/naturalistic style. Not sure what this is? We are here to help! We have become OBSESSED with it  since we started researching and we want you to be too! In a nutshell, it's a style of planting that incorporates swathes of colourful perennials, mixed in with grasses that invokes a sense of space. Listen to this episode to find out more.

In this week's episode we are talking all things prairie planting/naturalistic style. Not sure what this is? We are here to help! We have become OBSESSED with it  since we started researching and we want you to be too!  In a nutshell, it's a style of planting that incorporates swathes of colourful perennials, mixed in with grasses that invokes a sense of space. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Prairie Planting

After attending a workshop around winter work at Frensham we were inspired to get on with some winter jobs in our own gardens and hope that we can inspire you too! Listen to this episode to get the low down on what all those winter jobs are.

After attending a workshop around winter work at Frensham we were inspired to get on with some winter jobs in our own gardens and hope that we can inspire you too!  Listen to this episode to get the low down on what all those winter jobs are.

Winter work

This week we are talking all things cottage gardens - the history, gardens to follow, key elements and our top plants to achieve the lewk.We also share what's been going on in our own gardens and our coveted plants to buy.

This week we are talking all things cottage gardens - the history, gardens to follow, key elements and our top plants to achieve the lewk. We also share what's been going on in our own gardens and our coveted plants to buy.

Cottage Gardens 101

This week is a bit of a mish mash/chit chat as we've both got a lot to catch you up on in our gardens! Greer went down a deep Youtube rabbit hole of garden design videos and shares her learnings and Libby tells us why this autumn has been such a good one.www.bunnings.co.nz/diy-advice/garden/planting-and-growing/how-to-build-a-garden-obeliskyoutube.com/watch?v=HtsqXEMeocM (the Middle Sized Garden video on design)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRGzNzLiSjk (Y Garden video on design)

This week is a bit of a mish mash/chit chat as we've both got a lot to catch you up on in our gardens! Greer went down a deep Youtube rabbit hole of garden design videos and shares her learnings and Libby tells us why this autumn has been such a good one. <a href="http://www.bunnings.co.nz/diy-advice/garden/planting-and-growing/how-to-build-a-garden-obelisk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bunnings.co.nz/diy-advice/garden/planting-and-growing/how-to-build-a-garden-obelisk</a> <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=HtsqXEMeocM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/watch?v=HtsqXEMeocM</a> (the Middle Sized Garden video on design) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRGzNzLiSjk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRGzNzLiSjk</a> (Y Garden video on design)

Chit chat on what we've been up to and design ideas

This week we are talking to Nicky from Birch Hill Flower Farm in North Canterbury.Greer attended one of Nicky's bouquet making workshops a few weeks ago and was blown away with the flower farm and how warm and welcoming Nicky is. She started her flower farm two seasons ago and is a living lesson in taking your passion and making it happen.www.instagram.com/birchhillflowerfarmwww.secretgardens.co.nz 

This week we are talking to Nicky from Birch Hill Flower Farm in North Canterbury. Greer attended one of Nicky's bouquet making workshops a few weeks ago and was blown away with the flower farm and how warm and welcoming Nicky is. She started her flower farm two seasons ago and is a living lesson in taking your passion and making it happen. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/birchhillflowerfarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/birchhillflowerfarm</a> <a href="http://www.secretgardens.co.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.secretgardens.co.nz</a>

Interview with Nicky from Birch Hill Flower Farm

Hi and welcome! This week we are talking all things bulb lawns! What to plant, where to plant and how to plant.  We are also catching up on what we've been up to in the garden, what we have planned for our gardens and what plants we are coveting right now.  Lastly we discuss how to choose the healthiest plants when shopping.Links:https://www.drkeithhammett.co.nz/dr-keith-hammet-cultivars-online/ https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/how-to-plant-bulbs-in-grass 

Hi and welcome! This week we are talking all things bulb lawns! What to plant, where to plant and how to plant.  We are also catching up on what we've been up to in the garden, what we have planned for our gardens and what plants we are coveting right now.  Lastly we discuss how to choose the healthiest plants when shopping. Links: <a href="https://www.drkeithhammett.co.nz/dr-keith-hammet-cultivars-online/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drkeithhammett.co.nz/dr-keith-hammet-cultivars-online/</a> <a href="https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/how-to-plant-bulbs-in-grass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/how-to-plant-bulbs-in-grass</a>

Planting a bulb lawn and how to choose the best plant when shopping

This week we are catching up on what we've been up to in the garden, what we're looking to buy and what our plans are in the next couple of weeks. We are also talking all things no dig gardening, how to set up the beds, how to maintain them and what the benefits are.Links for things we talk about in this episodehttps://charlesdowding.co.uk/start-here/https://www.kingsseeds.co.nz/shop/Flowers/Verbascum+Southern+Charm-1720.htmlhttps://www.yates.co.nz/plants/flowers-and-ornamentals/nigella/how-to-grow-nigella/https://www.instagram.com/clarenolanuk/?hl=en https://emerden.com/https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/raised-row-gardening/https://www.instagram.com/oldworldgarden/?hl=en

This week we are catching up on what we've been up to in the garden, what we're looking to buy and what our plans are in the next couple of weeks. We are also talking all things no dig gardening, how to set up the beds, how to maintain them and what the benefits are. Links for things we talk about in this episode <a href="https://charlesdowding.co.uk/start-here/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://charlesdowding.co.uk/start-here/</a><a href="https://www.kingsseeds.co.nz/shop/Flowers/Verbascum+Southern+Charm-1720.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kingsseeds.co.nz/shop/Flowers/Verbascum+Southern+Charm-1720.html</a><a href="https://www.yates.co.nz/plants/flowers-and-ornamentals/nigella/how-to-grow-nigella/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yates.co.nz/plants/flowers-and-ornamentals/nigella/how-to-grow-nigella/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/clarenolanuk/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/clarenolanuk/?hl=en</a> <a href="https://emerden.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emerden.com/</a><a href="https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/raised-row-gardening/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/raised-row-gardening/</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/oldworldgarden/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/oldworldgarden/?hl=en</a>

No Dig Gardening

To celebrate international women's' week this week we are talking about the women in gardening who are the biggest inspiration to us. From our OGs to some new finds, we hope this list gives you some inspiration of your own! 

To celebrate international women's' week this week we are talking about the women in gardening who are the biggest inspiration to us. From our OGs to some new finds, we hope this list gives you some inspiration of your own!

Celebrating women in gardening

Welcome! And this week we are talking about all the things you can be dividing in your late summer garden (it's more than you think). We are also talking all the ways you can preserve your herbs to take your pantry through the colder months. Our cold call is an old family friend of Libby's who has a new garden on a tricky site.

Welcome! And this week we are talking about all the things you can be dividing in your late summer garden (it's more than you think). We are also talking all the ways you can preserve your herbs to take your pantry through the colder months. Our cold call is an old family friend of Libby's who has a new garden on a tricky site.

What to divide in late summer and what to do with herbs

This week Greer and Libby talk about the things they've been up to in the garden (as well as things they should have been doing but haven't got round to).Because Greer is a planning psycho she's already thinking about what prep needs doing for the autumn garden and shares her tips and tricks and Libby takes us through her learnings from laying ready lawn.

This week Greer and Libby talk about the things they've been up to in the garden (as well as things they should have been doing but haven't got round to). Because Greer is a planning psycho she's already thinking about what prep needs doing for the autumn garden and shares her tips and tricks and Libby takes us through her learnings from laying ready lawn.

Prepping for the autumn garden and ready lawn tips

A gardening podcast for people who don't know much about gardening

This week we are talking about what we've been up to in the garden before getting stuck into a discussion about climbers. How to plant? What do they like? What are you planting it for? And lots of different varieties to try! We are also talking to our friend Lily about her new garden.

This week we are talking about what we've been up to in the garden before getting stuck into a discussion about climbers. How to plant? What do they like? What are you planting it for? And lots of different varieties to try! We are also talking to our friend Lily about her new garden.

Climbers, tomatoes and a cold call (oh my!)

Welcome to the first show of 2022! This week we are catching up on what's been happening in our gardens and talking about our visit to a listener's garden, how to plant up big shady beds and at what point we give up on plants.

Welcome to the first show of 2022! This week we are catching up on what's been happening in our gardens and talking about our visit to a listener's garden, how to plant up big shady beds and at what point we give up on plants.

Big shady beds and when do you give up on a plant?

It's the festive season and for lots of us that means summer holidays! In today's episode we give tips and tricks on how to ensure you don't return from your holiday to a crispy, barren wasteland. Jack also joins us for bonsai chat (but maybe don't take his word for gospel because he hasn't had the best success with his plants...).Happy holidays everyone! 

It's the festive season and for lots of us that means summer holidays! In today's episode we give tips and tricks on how to ensure you don't return from your holiday to a crispy, barren wasteland. Jack also joins us for bonsai chat (but maybe don't take his word for gospel because he hasn't had the best success with his plants...). Happy holidays everyone!

Tips on caring for your garden while you're on holiday

This week we are talking gift guides for the gardeners in your life! Basically a list of things we covet so if you like anything in here for yourself, definitely forward this on to your loved ones as a hint!For everything mentioned in the episode:www.whitcoulls.co.nz/product/in-the-company-of-gardeners-6679570www.frensham.co.nz/the-gardeners-journalwww.notsocks.co.nz/diy-terrarium-kit-17884www.floragrow.co.nz/shop/the-my-first-garden-kitwww.secretgardens.co.nz/shop/www.bunnings.co.nz/yates-50ml-purple-clonex-rooting-hormone-gel_p0313140www.bunnings.co.nz/murphy-s-50g-rooting-hormone_p0339969www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/egmont-ibadex-powdered-rooting-hormone-25g/R1438076.htmlwww.onceit.co.nz/brand/lola-georgewww.ikoiko.co.nz/collections/cavalliniwww.thefabricofsociety.co.nz/product-category/workshops/

This week we are talking gift guides for the gardeners in your life! Basically a list of things we covet so if you like anything in here for yourself, definitely forward this on to your loved ones as a hint! For everything mentioned in the episode: <a href="http://www.whitcoulls.co.nz/product/in-the-company-of-gardeners-6679570" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.whitcoulls.co.nz/product/in-the-company-of-gardeners-6679570</a> <a href="http://www.frensham.co.nz/the-gardeners-journal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.frensham.co.nz/the-gardeners-journal</a> <a href="http://www.notsocks.co.nz/diy-terrarium-kit-17884" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.notsocks.co.nz/diy-terrarium-kit-17884</a> <a href="http://www.floragrow.co.nz/shop/the-my-first-garden-kit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.floragrow.co.nz/shop/the-my-first-garden-kit</a> <a href="http://www.secretgardens.co.nz/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.secretgardens.co.nz/shop/</a> <a href="http://www.bunnings.co.nz/yates-50ml-purple-clonex-rooting-hormone-gel_p0313140" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bunnings.co.nz/yates-50ml-purple-clonex-rooting-hormone-gel_p0313140</a> <a href="http://www.bunnings.co.nz/murphy-s-50g-rooting-hormone_p0339969" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bunnings.co.nz/murphy-s-50g-rooting-hormone_p0339969</a> <a href="http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/egmont-ibadex-powdered-rooting-hormone-25g/R1438076.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/egmont-ibadex-powdered-rooting-hormone-25g/R1438076.html</a> <a href="http://www.onceit.co.nz/brand/lola-george" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.onceit.co.nz/brand/lola-george</a> <a href="http://www.ikoiko.co.nz/collections/cavallini" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ikoiko.co.nz/collections/cavallini</a> <a href="http://www.thefabricofsociety.co.nz/product-category/workshops/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thefabricofsociety.co.nz/product-category/workshops/</a>

Christmas gift guide - we got you fam

This week Greer and Libby catch up on what they've been up to in the garden (spoiler: everything is going wrong in Greer's garden but Libby has been smashing it), the Hurunui Garden Festival and the theories behind gardening by the moon's phases and what it can mean for your garden.

This week Greer and Libby catch up on what they've been up to in the garden (spoiler: everything is going wrong in Greer's garden but Libby has been smashing it), the Hurunui Garden Festival and the theories behind gardening by the moon's phases and what it can mean for your garden.

Gardening by the moon, AKA the rhythm of the night

Secret Gardens is a project created by Jane where passionate gardeners can share their knowledge and inspire others by hosting small groups of visitors for tours and workshops.This week Greer and Libby were fortunate enough to have visited Jane at her very special garden and sit down to chat with her on all things Secret Gardens and how she's worked with natives to create her own personal sanctuary.

Secret Gardens is a project created by Jane where passionate gardeners can share their knowledge and inspire others by hosting small groups of visitors for tours and workshops. This week Greer and Libby were fortunate enough to have visited Jane at her very special garden and sit down to chat with her on all things Secret Gardens and how she's worked with natives to create her own personal sanctuary.

A chat with Jane Mahoney from Secret Gardens

This week Greer and Libby sit down with Flora from floragrow.co.nz and discuss all things gardening, composting, mental health, worm farms, growing a business and any other tangent that we happen to stumble across.

This week Greer and Libby sit down with Flora from <a href="http://floragrow.co.nz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">floragrow.co.nz</a> and discuss all things gardening, composting, mental health, worm farms, growing a business and any other tangent that we happen to stumble across.

Speaking with Flora from FloraGrow

This week we catch up on what we've been up to in the garden (not much actually!), talk about all the things to sow in October and the best ways to control slugs, snails, aphids and earwigs (yuck).

This week we catch up on what we've been up to in the garden (not much actually!), talk about all the things to sow in October and the best ways to control slugs, snails, aphids and earwigs (yuck).

Pest control and what to sow in October

Libby is back in the seat and we couldn't be more excited!!  This week we catch up on what's coming up for us in the garden over the next couple of months and talk to our resident lawn care expert, Peter, on how to get the most out of your lawn this season. 

Libby is back in the seat and we couldn't be more excited!!  This week we catch up on what's coming up for us in the garden over the next couple of months and talk to our resident lawn care expert, Peter, on how to get the most out of your lawn this season.

What's coming up in the garden and lawn questions and answers

This week we have a special co-host, Jack Grenfell! Jack is an indoor plant enthusiast and is here to answer all your questions, like how to propagate, how to deal with fungus gnats, what to do with sunburnt leaves and more! 

This week we have a special co-host, Jack Grenfell! Jack is an indoor plant enthusiast and is here to answer all your questions, like how to propagate, how to deal with fungus gnats, what to do with sunburnt leaves and more!

Indoor plant questions and answers

We Like To Garden

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