Podcasts by All The Dirt Gardening, Sustainability and Food
Gardening, sustainability, food, organics. Weekly discussion, interviews and tasty garden to kitchen recipes
Further podcasts by Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe
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Talking Lawns with Darren Kirkwood from 2023-12-01T05:26:48
Deryn chats with Darren Kirwood about all things lawn from the best varieties to easy care and maintenance.
Chlorotic Decline A Horticultural Mystery from 2023-11-20T03:29:08
Patrick Courtney joins Deryn to explain the mystery behind chlorotic decline a syndrome that was having devastating effects on the majestic trees in Western Australia's Kings Park.
What's the Buzz with Ally and Steph from 2023-11-06T04:00:40
Bee keeping is an absolute joy but comes with challenges and responsibilities. Ally and Steph host the What's the Buzz podcast and are passionate about education. With Varroa mite now present wi...
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Heritage Roses The Beauty and History Of Old World Roses from 2023-10-21T23:37:56
Deryn speaks with Lynne Chapman and Jan Eastman from Heritage Roses Australia about the beauty and history of old-world roses
Chelsea Payne Trees Of Kings Park from 2023-10-11T00:21
We talk with Chelsea Payne who leads a passionate team of qualified arborists who look after the beautiful trees of Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia.
Our Favourite Annuals So Much Joy from 2023-09-22T09:38:54
Annuals bring so much colour and joy to the garden. They are affordable, cheerful and easy grow. For pots, hanging baskets or filling those gaps between the perennials there's plenty to choose f...
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Mathew Stray Curator WA Seed Centre Kings Park from 2023-09-11T00:50:18
Seeds are the embryonic stage of the plant life cycle and on this episode Mathew teaches us about seeds and seed collection.
The Milkwood Permaculture Living Handbook from 2023-08-27T13:19:57
Kirsten Bradley together with partner Nick Ritar are educators in the truest sense. At a time when connecting with our gardens, the earth, our environment, and each other has never been more imp...
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AB Bishop Naturescapes from 2023-08-13T00:03:36
AB Bishop loves natural, native gardens and in her latest book co-written with designer Phillip Withers, she chats about how the combined elements of design and good plant choice can create attr...
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Compostable Kate from Bokashi to Biochar from 2023-07-30T00:48:35
Compostable Kate is social media icon with her passionate and unique ability to spread the word on how to produce the most wonderful compost and biochar at home.
Grow Your Own Herbal Teas from 2023-07-16T02:48:28
Elle Jenkins studied horticulture after leaving her career of 17 years as a police officer. After developing a passion for the many benefits herbal teas have to offer Elle went on to start growi...
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Our Favourite Deciduous Fruit Trees from 2023-07-03T05:11:06
Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general maintenance.
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Herbs - How to Grow and Enjoy these Culinary Delights from 2022-04-13T04:35:08
Fresh herbs are so easy to grow and incredibly rewarding to use. Deryn and Steve discuss their favourite varieties and all the do's and don'ts for maximum success in growing and enjoying these c...
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Steve is Interviewed by Mykal Hoare from Growing Media from 2022-04-01T22:11:18
Listeners have often asked us to share the story of our own gardening journeys so this weeks release is an interview that Mykal Hoare from the Growing Media podcast recorded with Steve.
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Dr Sue Jaggar Insects for Pollination and Pest Control from 2022-03-18T11:49:07
Entomologist Dr Sue Jaggar shares her knowledge of fruit tree pollination and using insects for biological control of pests
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Our Favourite Plants from 2022-03-07T01:19:13
Deryn and Steve discuss their favourite plants, hardy, easy to grow and a delight in the garden.
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Jane Edmanson Shares Her Gardening Journey from 2022-02-18T04:54:12
Jane Edmanson, the only original presenter on Gardening Australia still on the television show, shares her gardening journey.
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Urban Bee Keeping from 2022-02-05T04:07:25
Peter Wallace's passion for bee keeping began as a small child growing up in Devon, England. As a chapter facilitator of the West Australian Apiarist Society he now shares his love and knowledge...
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Growing Ferns and Tropical Plants with John Banasiewicz from 2022-01-21T01:31:11
John Banasiewicz is a fanatical fern grower with 22 years as the president of the WA Fern Society and an extensive garden where he grows tropical-style plants in Perth's water challenged environ...
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Fuchsias How to Grow These Spectacular Patio Plants from 2022-01-04T06:12:15
Fuchsias are one of the most prolific flowering patio plants the home gardener can grow. New varieties are bred for their hardiness, compact growth and spectacular flowers. We talk with Australi...
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Clive Blazey "We Speak For The Trees" from 2021-12-21T12:01:02
Deryn talks to Clive Blazey co-founder of the Diggers Club about his new book "We Speak For The Trees" and how tree planting can hold back climate change. They also chat about their favourite or...
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FAQ's Growing Healthy Vegetables At Home from 2021-12-06T06:24:36
Steve and Audrey discuss the questions they are most frequently asked on how to grow healthy vegetables at home.
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Lesley Corbett Planning Safer Gardens for Fire from 2021-11-23T01:00:40
Lesley Corbett, author of Safer Gardens, Plant Flammability and Planning for Fire.
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Gardening Tips and Hints from 2021-11-07T01:24:51
Deryn and Steve share their favourite gardening tips to help our time in the garden be more productive and fun.
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Deryn Thorpe Interviewed by Mykal Hoare from Growing Media Podcast from 2021-10-27T06:01:03
Listeners have asked us to share the story of our gardening journeys and this weeks release is a podcast that Deryn recorded with Mykal Hoare, host of the new Growing Media podcast.
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Natural Swimming Pools For The Garden from 2021-10-10T01:20:29
Tony Green from Think Green Landscapes and Waterscapes discusses the challenges and benefits of creating a natural swimming pool in the garden.
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Seed Collector Glen Mountford from 2021-09-26T04:00:01
Glen Mountford is a seed collector and passionate bushman. Together with his wife Wendy they share a love of the land and a strong connection with indigenous culture.
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Gardening Australia's "Hannah Moloney" from 2021-09-11T10:44:21
Hannah Moloney's new book "The Good Life" is an inspiration encouraging us all To Grow A Better World. Hannah shares her passion for organic gardening, bikes, chickens and goats. A dynamic indiv...
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Spring In The Garden 2021 from 2021-09-04T13:35:56
Deryn and Steve talk Spring projects in the garden and Audrey shares her favourite Okonomiyaki recipe.
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Michael McCoy Gardener, Designer and Writer from 2021-08-13T13:42:19
Michael McCoy, the host of the ABC TV series 'Dream Gardens' talks about naturalistic plantings and his journey as a gardener, writer and garden designer.
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Mathew Evans "Soil" from 2021-07-30T22:18:50
Mathew Evans, The Gourmet Farmer, discusses his extraordinary new book "Soil" and the incredible importance that soil plays in all of our lives
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Native Bees and Pollinators with Kit Prendergast from 2021-07-18T02:51:49
Kit Prendergast works at the school of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University. Her current project is a PhD on honeybee and native bee interactions and native pollinator networks.
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Native Orchids with Dean McFaull from 2021-07-04T01:51:58
Dean McFaull lives on Molly Island surrounded by the Blackwood river in the South West of Western Australia. His daily commute is via boat or barge. Surrounded by the spectacular flora and fauna...
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Water Repellent Soils with Dr Dan Carter from 2021-06-21T09:12:31
Soil Scientist Dr Dan Carter discusses water repellent soils.
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Ian Parmenter "Bon Appetit" from 2021-06-04T02:56:33
Ian Parmenter hosted the highly successful and long running ABC cooking show "Consuming Passions" Ian's love of life and food shine through in his continued desire to encourage future generation...
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Witchcliffe Ecovillage Leading The World In Sustainability from 2021-05-24T02:06
Witchcliffe Ecovillage is a world leader in setting the groundwork and guidelines for establishing a sustainable and ethical community.
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Eric McCrum The Bird Man from 2021-05-09T08:40:56
Deryn talks with bird expert Eric McCrum about using native plants to attract birds into the home garden.
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Autumn Our Favourite Time Of The Year from 2021-04-26T01:21:31
Deryn and Steve talk Autumn tasks in the garden, it's our favourite time of the year to plant, prune, pick and enjoy. We also discuss Chili Thrip and the devastating effect it is having on roses...
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Farmers Markets Bringing Community and Producers Together from 2021-04-14T03:53:52
Farmers Markets provide an ideal outlet for small producers while creating a friendly and vibrant community atmosphere.
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Botanist Kingsley Dixon and Lionel Johnson restore Cypress Farm from 2021-03-28T01:28:27
Botanist Kingsley Dixon and Lionel Johnson take us on their 5 year journey restoring their garden, Cypress Farm.
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Botanist Professor Kingsley Dixon On Plants And Conservation from 2021-03-14T06:51:43
Botanist Professor Kingsley Dixon has made many discoveries that have transformed the way we think about plants and conservation.
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Favourite Fruit Trees With Darren Seinor from 2021-03-01T05:20:31
Deryn and landscaper Darren Seinor record live at the Kalamunda Garden Festival and chat about their favourite fruit trees and vegetables and take questions from the audience.
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Jay Harman and Biomimicry - Our Future Is In Nature's Hands from 2021-02-18T07:25:30
Jay Harman, author of The SHARK'S PAINTBRUSH is CEO of Pax Scientific a world leading design company that bases its inventions on Biomimicry, observing nature to inspire innovation.
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Organic Specialists Anthony and Tini Quinlan Building Soils For Our Future from 2021-01-29T14:34:20
Anthony and Tini Quinlan are dedicated organic supplement specialists. Their passion is sourcing and supplying the best available natural nutrition for the home gardener and commercial producer ...
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Coastal Gardening from 2021-01-16T13:20:14
Gardening on the coast can be a challenge but with a few hints and tips anyone can have a beautiful coastal garden.
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Recycling Waste Materials To Keep Them In The Economy from 2021-01-04T02:22:55
Deryn talks with Marcus Geisler on Waste Management and the importance of recycling waste materials to keep them in the economy.
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Rare and Exotic Fruits for the Home Garden from 2020-12-20T00:40:41
Wayne Prangnell is an engineer with a passion for growing rare and exotic fruit. Together with his family they have collected, planted and experimented with edible plants from around the world...
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Summer In The Garden 2020 from 2020-12-13T00:27:27
Deryn and Steve talk summer gardening. Tips and hints on keeping our gardens and vegetables looking great over summer.
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Rockefeller Foundation Food Vision System Prize 2050 from 2020-12-04T14:04:11
Sara Farley is Managing Director of the Rockefeller Foundations food team. The foundations aim is to deliver transformed food systems that optimize human and planetary health. By the year 2050 6...
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Carole Fudge New Plant Releases from 2020-11-20T22:05:24
Carole Fudge has worked in gardening for most of her life and recently introduced Raven ZZ plant, a striking black leafed indoor plant to Australian gardeners
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International Plant Breeder and Horticultural Innovator Mal Morgan from 2020-11-06T04:34:05
Nurseryman, Mal Morgan has played a major role in the Australian Nursery Industry for over four decades. His passion, innovation and drive is inspiring. Mal formed a unique alliance with the Un...
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Philip Johnson "Winner Best in Show" Chelsea Flower Show from 2020-10-23T12:40:26
Deryn speaks to Philip Johnson who became an international household name after winning "Best In Show" at the Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show - the Olympic gold medal of the ho...
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One Table Farm Tim and Cree's story Professionals turned Farmers from 2020-10-11T00:46:56
One Table Farm is a place of sharing and learning. Tim and Cree left high profile professional careers and purchased a 100 acre blank canvas farm. Their story is one of hard work, sourdough, mu...
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Chestnut Brae an Innovation in Marketing from 2020-09-26T11:51:49
Chestnut Brae is one of Australia's most innovative and successful producers of this delicious, versatile nut. Situated just outside of Nannup in the South West of Western Australia John and Li...
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Spring Projects in the Garden 2020 from 2020-09-12T03:31:09
Its our favourite time of the year, Deryn and Steve talk Spring projects in the garden.
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Careers in Horticulture with Mathew Lunn from 2020-08-30T03:41:42
Mathew Lunn is CEO of the Nursery and Garden Industry in Western Australia. We discuss with Matt career opportunities in the wonderful world of horticulture.
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Organic Gardener and Plant Enthusiast Steve Falcioni from 2020-08-18T09:53:49
Deryn speaks with organic gardener Steve Falcioni about his inner city rooftop oasis and ever expanding plant addiction both indoors and out.
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Gary Muir Eco Warrior Environmental Educator from 2020-08-02T02:00:11
Gary Muir is passionate about the stunning Nornalup Inlet situated on the South West Coast of Western Australia near the delightful town of Walpole. Surrounded by the unique and breath taking K...
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Indoor Plants and Vertical Gardens with Haidi Sutherland from 2020-07-17T13:14:01
Haidi Sutherland is a horticulturalist and garden television presenter passionate about growing indoor and patio plants and vertical gardens.
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Professor Steve Hopper Conservation Biologist to Director Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London from 2020-07-05T01:55:22
Professor Steve Hopper's career in conservation biology has seen him name over 300 species of plants before serving as Director of two world class botanic gardens, Kings Park in Perth and the Ro...
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Winter In The Garden 2020 from 2020-06-20T01:14:46
Deryn and Steve talk winter projects in the garden
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Plantsman John Colwill and our unique Australian Native Daisies from 2020-06-09T03:33:29
Deryn talks to renowned plantsman John Colwill about his passion for our unique Australian Native Daisies and how easy they are to grow in home gardens. Enjoy!
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Australian Organic Australia's peak body for certifiers and certified operators. from 2020-05-29T14:15:04
Australian Organic CEO Niki Ford discusses the value and ethics of organic products and the importance of certification standards.
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Horticultural Editor Devoted Food Grower and Garden Designer Phil Dudman from 2020-05-23T13:53:48
From grunge band lead singer to horticultural guru Phil Dudman inspires gardeners with his passionate writing and presentation skills including garden design and growing food.
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Milkwood Tomatoes Mushrooms Beekeeping Seaweed Wild Food from 2020-05-16T03:26:29
Milkwood Real skills for down to earth living covering Tomatoes Mushrooms Beekeeping Seaweed and Wild Food
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Paul Bangay World Renowned Garden Designer and Inspirational Author from 2020-05-04T01:27:47
Paul's garden designs express timeless elegance and classic simplicity for which he is internationally renowned.
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Olives, White Asparagus and Peony Roses from 2020-04-28T02:39:57
Southern Tasmanian farmer Richard Weston specialises in peony roses, and olives and discusses the challenges of growing white asparagus. Enjoy!
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Koonya Garlic Festival and Everything Garlic from 2020-04-21T00:36:24
Deryn talks with Geoff Dugan about everything garlic and the wonderful festival that attracts passionate garlic lovers, foodies and gardeners from near and far.
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Clive Blazey Founder Of The Diggers Club from 2020-04-11T02:28:11
Clive Blazey together with his wife Penny founded The Diggers Club. Clive talks with Deryn about his passion for organic food, heritage seed varieties and inspiring fellow gardeners.
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Gardening Australia's Tino Carnevale chats with Angus Stewart and Deryn Thorpe from 2020-04-04T01:07:31
Gardening Australia's Tino Carnevale chats with Angus Stewart and Deryn Thorpe
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Autumn in The Garden and What to Plant Now from 2020-03-31T04:11:53
Autumn is the perfect time to plant winter vegetables and feed the lawn and garden. It's time to prune our trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials and enjoy everything that our little patches ...
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Special Episode How To Grow Food At Home Fast and Effectively from 2020-03-17T13:41:09
Special Episode How To Grow Food At Home Fast And Effectively detailed instructions for micro greens and container grown vegetables.
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Ep 107 Brent Burns Building Healthy Soils For Our Farmers And Our Future from 2020-03-17T06:40:29
Brent Burns Building Healthy Soils For Our Farmers And Our Future
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Ep106 Plant Enthusiast Internet Sensation Scott Cain from 2020-03-01T05:49:56
Plant Enthusiast, Internet Sensation Scott Cain talks about his passion for plants and his following for @tropicaloco and @boyswithplants
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Ep 105 Inspirational, Award Winning Fire Resistant Garden from 2020-02-16T00:56:12
Gardening Australia's Garden of the year 2016 was inspired by fire resistant succulents and cacti
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Ep 104 Indoor Plants Best varieties and latest trends from 2020-01-31T13:13:30
Indoor Plants Best varieties and latest trends
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Ep103 Fire Protecting our Homes and Garden from 2020-01-22T01:46:18
Fire, Protecting our Homes and Gardens with good design
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Ep102 Lawns and Turf From Cricket Pitches to the Home Garden from 2020-01-06T02:25:23
Lawns and Turf From Cricket Pitches to the Home Garden
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Ep 101 Growing Tomatoes Hints and Tips for the best results from 2019-12-17T00:37:57
Deryn and Steve talk growing Tomatoes and discuss our favorite hints and tips for maximum results
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Ep 100 All The Dirt Celebrates 100th Episode from 2019-12-01T00:24
All The Dirt Steve and Deryn Celebrate 100 Episodes
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Ep 99 Paul West, River Cottage and Darryl Nichols Grow It Local from 2019-11-19T01:57:15
Paul West talks home grown produce and the national Grow It Local program with Deryn and Darryl Nichols
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Ep 98 Healthy Soil Healthy Food Healthy People Earthwhile Australia's Georgina Marsh from 2019-11-03T08:57:17
Deryn Talks To Georgina Marsh from Earthwhile Australia about how healthy soils, healthy food and healthy people are all interrelated.
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Ep 97 The Art Of Natural Wines With Sam Vinciullo and Rhys Parker from 2019-10-20T02:49:21
The Art of natural wine making dates back thousands of years we speak with passionate winemakers Sam Vinciullo and Rhys Parker
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Ep 96 Spring Tasks In The Garden from 2019-10-04T03:13:07
Spring Tasks In The Garden, Deryn and Steve discuss tips and ideas plus all those jobs that are best done now for getting the garden looking great this Spring
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Ep95 Hemp the amazing properties of this ancient product from 2019-09-14T22:58:01
Ep95 Hemp the amazing properties of this ancient product
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Ep 94 David Holmgren Co Founder of Permaculture from 2019-09-01T02:25:54
Ep 94 David Holmgren Co Founder of Permaculture
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Ep 93 Mathew Evans Gourmet Farmer on the Ethics of Eating Meat from 2019-08-17T01:29:58
Ep 93 Mathew Evans Gourmet Farmer discusses the ethics of eating meat
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Ep 92 Australian Native Plant Botanist Greg Keighery from 2019-08-03T06:46:13
Ep 92 Australian Native Plant botanist Greg Keighery
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Ep 91 Roses: A Joy In Any Garden from 2019-07-21T03:08:17
Ep 91 Roses are a joy in any garden, we talk do's and dont's and the very our favourite varieties
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Ep 90 Ground Covers and Glenarty Wines from 2019-07-08T02:02:30
Ep 90 Our favourite ground covers and Glenarty Wines Karridale
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Ep 89 Winter Tasks in the Garden from 2019-06-23T07:51:23
Deryn and Steve discuss all those gardening jobs that are best done in winter.
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Ep 88 Grady Brand Senior Curator Kings Park Botanical Gardens from 2019-06-09T02:21:44
Ep 88 Grady Brand Senior Curator Kings Park Botanical Garden
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Ep 87 Charlie Albone from Selling Houses Australia and Leesa Hart from Heart Space Gardens from 2019-05-25T23:40:52
Charlie talks about his amazing journey as a gardener, television presenter and award winning garden designer. Leesa Hart talks about the healing value of a garden.
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Ep 86 Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson from 2019-05-12T01:12:43
Deryn chats with Gardening Australia's Sophie Thomson about her love of gardening and its joys and challenges.
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Ep 85 Hanna Etchells Fulbright Scholar Fire Regeneration from 2019-04-28T05:14:23
Hanna Etchells discusses her world leading studies on fire regeneration of Australian bush lands and our changing environment.
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Ep 84 Alison Smith Kings Park Botanical Gardens and the Eden Project from 2019-04-13T00:19:43
Deryn and Steve chat with Alison Smith about Kings Park Botanical Gardens and her role in the spectacular Eden Project.
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Ep 83 Autumn In The Garden from 2019-03-30T11:20:11
Deryn and Steve discuss hints and jobs for the Autumn garden.
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Ep 82 Perth Garden Festival Chef Melissa Palinkas and Salvias from 2019-03-15T07:57:14
Deryn chats to Melissa Palinkas one of our chefs at this years Perth Garden Festival and Deryn and Steve talk Salvias, including Salvia Love and Wishes.
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Ep 81 Indoor Plants - The Trend Continues from 2019-03-01T12:46:48
Steve, Deryn and Mitch from Little Leaf Co talk Indoor plants.
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Ep 80 Kalamunda Garden Festival from 2019-02-15T00:45:19
Join Deryn Steve Sabrina Hahn and Neville Passmore as they talk with guests and exhibitors at the Kalamunda Garden Festival
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Ep 79 WAFEX Breeding West Australian Wildflowers from 2019-02-03T12:31:15
Craig Musson from WAFEX leads the world in West Australian Wax flower breeding
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Ep 78 Angus Stewart West Australian Wildflowers from 2019-01-19T06:20:25
Angus talks with Deryn about West Australia's rich biodiversity and his passion for Wildflowers
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Ep 77 All The Dirt Leading Scientist Monica Gagliano Plant Communication and Cognition from 2019-01-05T04:11:12
Deryn talks with leading research scientist Monica Gagliano about her latest discoveries on plant communication and cognition.
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Ep 76 Episode 21 Revisited Costa Georgiadis Shares his passion for gardening from 2018-12-16T05:51:04
Costa shares his passion for gardening the importance of clean healthy food and his love of nature
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Ep 75 Episode 16 Revisited Talijancich Organic World Class Wines from 2018-12-06T01:59:55
Steve and Deryn chat with James Talijancich about his love of West Australia's Swan Valley, the soil and producing award wining wines.
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Ep 74 Episode 6 Revisited Growing Succulents and special guest Sue Mcdougall from 2018-12-02T00:33:11
Steve and Deryn discuss growing succulents and we talk to special guest Sue McDougall
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Ep 73 Episode 2 Revisited Healthy Soils with Sabrina Hahn from 2018-11-26T06:49:30
Building Healthy Soils with Sabrina Hahn Deryn Thorpe and Steve Wood
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Ep 72 Episode 1 Revisited Microgreens and more from 2018-11-17T01:53:38
We revisit our very first episode of All The Dirt talking the power of Microgreens and more.
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Episode 71: Paul Roy of RedRock Nursery Gives Us the Tips and Tricks for Cultivating Captivating Carnivores from 2018-11-02T17:28:18
Paul Roy from Red Rock Nursery at Gidgegannup grows and sells carnivorous plants. He talks with Steve and Deryn about his fascination with sundews, venus fly traps and pi...
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Episode 70: Community, Environment and Growing for Good with Rachael Roberts from 2018-10-26T17:19:12
Episode 69: All Things Composting with Garden Presenter Angus Stewart from 2018-10-19T17:29:15
Episode 68: Broadacre Farmer Nick Gillett on the Joys and Challenges of Agriculture from 2018-10-13T07:31:41
Nick Gillett is a farmer in Bencubbin, in the North Eastern Wheatbelt of WA.
He talks to Steve and Deryn about the challenges of farming on 300mm annual rainfall (about 175mm in the avera...
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Episode 67: Dr Terry Houston on our fascinating native bees from 2018-10-05T20:50:42
As a boy Dr Terry Houston was fascinated by the natural world and has spent more than 50 years studying Australia's 2000 native bees.
He talks with Deryn and Steve about their impor...
Episode 66: Perth's Lawn Guru Nick Bell and Horticulturist Extraordinaire Neville Passmore from 2018-09-29T00:37:46
Nick Bell was born in 1936 and is one of the pioneers of the turf
industry but got his foothold in the industry travelling through SWWA
restocking Yates' se...
Episode 65: All the Wonders of Water Gardens with Calinda Anderson from 2018-09-21T18:17:01
In this week's podcast Deryn and Steve talk about edible and ornamental water plants, aquaponics, edible fish and ponds with Calinda Anderson from the Woodvale Fish and L...
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Episode 64: Rob Melville and Katie Coyle Bring the Passion of a Rose Growing Dynasty to All The Dirt from 2018-09-14T17:59
If you love roses you're going to enjoy our chat with Rob Melville, a
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Episode 63: Apiarist Rupert Phillips shares his wealth of knowledge about our favourite pollinators from 2018-09-07T17:45:57
Rupert Phillips from the House of Honey fell in love with beekeeping at age 8 and brings a lifetime of experience to share with All The Dirt.
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Episode 62: Rose Grower Lynne Chapman on the Joy of her Favourite Blooms from 2018-08-31T18:31:54
Lynne Chapman brings her lifetime of plant knowledge and love for roses to the show. Find out about her favourite varieties, how to strike successful cuttings, and how to bring out the best in y...
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Episode 61: Episode 60: Tree Expert Dr Paul Barber talks tech, his love for nature, and the species he'd love to see more from 2018-08-24T17:25:08
Dr Paul Barber of ArborCarbon fell in love with trees and ecology as a young man and brings that passion and knowledge to his talk with Deryn and Steve. Listen
Episode 60: Sabrina Hahn talks Begonias, her upbringing in New Guinea and her love for gardening from 2018-08-17T17:30:51
Garden Writer, Horticultural expert and ABC broadcaster Sabrina Hahn brings her particular brand of humour and knowledge to All The Dirt for this week's episode.
She talks with Steve and...
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Episode 59: Spring is nearly here! Deryn and Steve are getting ready, heres how you can too from 2018-08-10T17:16:37
Deryn and Steve are getting excited with the first hints of Spring and priming their gardens for the best growing season of the year.
Soil and bed preparation, starting the spring vegies...
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Episode 58: Landscaping Tips and Tricks with Garden Solutions' Darren Seinor from 2018-08-04T04:27:04
Darren Seinor from Garden Solutions chats to Deryn and Steven about creating gardens, his favourite plants and tips for great soil.
Darren brings more than 20 years experience to bear to...
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Love trees? This is the episode for you from 2018-07-28T12:37:21
Steve and Deryn sat down with landscape architect Craig Woodroffe of family nursery Ellenby Tree Farm. The 6 acre site is Perth's biggest display nursery for advanced trees and one of the bigges...
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Ep56 Growing Exotic Gourmet Mushrooms from 2018-07-21T00:43:40
Dave Proudmore from Swan Valley Gourmet Fungi discuss the range of exotic and delicious mushrooms available to the home gardener.
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Episode 55: Food Waste into Electricity and Garden Travel including Madagascar from 2018-07-14T10:04:54
Geoff Richards from Richgo talks about his family's Garden Industry history and their unique project f turning food waste into electricity. Paul Urquhart Author, Editor and Garden Tour Guide. Listen
Episode 54: Fire Prevention around the Home and Garden from 2018-07-06T09:53:15
Fire consultant Rohan Carboon discusses the best ways and ideas to make our homes and gardens as fire safe as possible.
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Episode 53: Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo discusses the amazing and wonderful world of Frogs from 2018-06-30T11:25:25
Environmental biologist and Frog Doctor Johnny Prefumo discusses the amazing and wonderful world of Frogs.
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Episode 52: Winter Garden from 2018-06-25T11:11:10
Winter in the garden, Deryn and Steve discuss the jobs that need attention in the garden during winter.
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Episode 51: Richard Heathcote Carrick Hill Historic House and Garden from 2018-06-17T02:52:10
Richard Heathcote is currently Director of Benefaction at historic Home and Garden, Carrick Hill in Adelaide. He previously managed for a decade Rippon Lea Estate, the National Trust's flagship ...
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Episode 50: Sustainability Expert Chris Ferreira from 2018-06-09T09:40:49
Chris joins Deryn and Steve on their 50th Episode and celebrates the launch of his new book A Place in The Country. A wonderful guide for small landholders and those that dream of a tree change....
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Episode 49: Dr Uwe Stroeher Microbiologist from 2018-06-04T13:18:39
Microbiologist Dr Uwe Stroeher talks to Steve and Deryn about the incredible science behind the life in our soils and its importance to food security.
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Episode 48: Landscape Designer Jim Fogarty from 2018-05-18T00:00
Jim Fogarty is an award-winning landscape designer and garden writer who has twice presented at the Chelsea Flower Show in London and exhibited display gardens in the USA, Singapore and Japan wh...
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Episode 47: Dr Jana Söderlund Biophylics from 2018-05-11T02:08:57
Dr Jana Söderlund is a sustainability consultant and environmental educator who believes that nature needs to play a bigger part in our built environment. She speaks to Steve and Deryn on this w...
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Episode 46: Landscape Architect Keith Edwards from 2018-05-04T00:00
For the last ten years landscape architect Keith Edwards has worked for The Digger's Club in 'Heronswood' in Dromana and 'St. Erth' at Blackwood, Victoria.<...
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Episode 45: Landscaper Tim Davies from 2018-04-20T14:51:46
Tim Davies is an award winning landscaper whose design, construction and maintenance company has been transforming gardens since 1983.
He talks with Deryn Thorpe and Steve Wood on t...
Episode 44: Celebrity butcher Vince Garreffa from 2018-04-08T05:17:39
Celebrity butcher Vince Garreffa, is a larger-than-life personality with 50 years of experience in the meat industry and a passion for raising money for charity. He shares his life story on thi...
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Episode 43: Award Winning Head Chef Guy Jefferys from 2018-03-30T03:18:46
Guy Jefferys, award winning head chef at Millbrook Winery, grows all the fruit and vegetables served in the restaurant. He speaks with Deryn and Steve on this week's All The Dirt podcast about ...
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Episode 42: John Patrick from 2018-03-22T23:00
John Patrick, is well known to Australians as a former presenter on ABC's television series Gardening Australia but he is also a well known landscaper, garden author and traveller.
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Episode 41: Professor Tim Entwisle from 2018-03-16T00:00
Professor Tim Entwisle, the Director and Chief Executive of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, enjoys communicating and promoting science, plants and gardens.
In this week's 'All T...
Episode 40: Joe Tassone from Tass 1 Nursery from 2018-03-12T09:02:27
Joe Tassone from Tass 1 Nursery grows a wide range of common and unusual fruits at his Middle Swan nursery.
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Episode 39: Author Ross Mars from 2018-02-25T05:40:42
Ross Mars is a wastewater specialist, permaculture teacher and author who speaks to Steve and Deryn on this week's All The Dirt podcast about designing systems that reus...
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Episode 38: Lawn Doctor-Terry Sellick from 2018-02-15T23:00
In this week's podcast Terry Sellick, the Lawn Doctor, talks with Deryn and Steve about the best lawn varieties, dispels a few turf myths and shares tips on maintenance ...
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Ep 37: Coast Road Palms from 2018-02-09T05:59:20
Since 1987 the Varischetti family have been growing tropical plants in their 10-acre Beechboro nursery, Coast Road Palms. In this week's podcast Steve and Deryn are joined by Connie and son Dan...
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Ep 36: Neville Passmore from 2018-02-02T01:00
Neville Passmore is a passionate horticulturalist who was born into a gardening family and has spent more than 47 years in the gardening industry. On this week's podcast he speaks to Steve and ...
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Ep 35: Making The Perfect Compost from 2018-01-23T07:51:48
Haydn Gunningham has perfected making compost at home. On this week's podcast he tells Steve and Deryn his secrets for making a perfect batch every time and talks about his thriving vegetable pa...
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Ep 34: Summer Gardening from 2018-01-10T12:21:27
Keeping the garden looking good in summer can be a challenge in a hot and dry climate but Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe from All The Dirt Podcast share tips to keep your garden thriving as the tem...
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Ep 33: Jeremy Thomas from 2018-01-02T12:13:25
Jeremy Thomas the Curator of Aboriculture at Kings Park and Bold Park talks trees with Steve and Deryn in this week's podcast. They discuss moving the giant boab from the Kimberley to Kings Park...
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EP32 Aboriginal elder Dale Tilbrook from 2017-12-22T07:00
Aboriginal elder Dale Tilbrook talks about traditional bush tucker, using our tasty Australian ingredients to flavour our food at home and Aboriginal spirituality.
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Ep 31: Dr Philip Groom from 2017-12-15T08:30:58
Dr Philip Groom, author of Plant Life of Southwestern Australia, talks about the adaptations that plant have to cope with the world's most nutrient- impoverish soils, a hot dry summer, frequent ...
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Ep 30: The Orchids Society of Western Australia from 2017-11-27T08:20:45
There are over 25,000 orchid species known and many more hybrids. With just a little knowledge, orchids can be surprisingly easy to grow. Join Kaye and Jay Baylis from The Orch...
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Ep 29: Kings Park's Senior Plant Breeder from 2017-11-13T00:00
Digby Growns is Kings Park's Senior Plant Breeder. Digby, leads a small team of staff and volunteers involved in the plant breeding program. This week Deryn and Steve discuss the science behind ...
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Ep 28: Growing Your Own Green Roof from 2017-11-06T00:00
Louise Clark is a horticulturist at Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia in the US, and provides advice on growing green roofs, expands on her favourite trees and gives us an insiders look at the ma...
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Ep 27: Celebrity Guest Josh Byrne from 2017-10-30T02:59:49
Dr Josh Byrne, television gardening presenter with ABC's Gardening Australia, talks about how his love of nature and childhood spent in the garden developed into a career developing sustainable ...
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Ep 26: The Secret to Succulents and Cacti from 2017-10-20T09:00:30
Bob Hunter, president of the Cactus and Succulent Society of WA, talks to Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe about succulent and cactus varieties and shares the secrets of his potting mix and cactus sh...
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Ep 25: Using Our Gardens To Heal from 2017-10-09T08:21:12
Horticultural therapy is using plants and gardening to promote healthy bodies and minds.
Practitioners Glenice Batchelor and Jeanette Penklis talk with Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe a...
Ep 24: Scientist Monica Gagliano from 2017-10-02T01:44:05
Scientists are beginning to understand that plants have abilities that we've only ever associated with animals. They can learn, have memory and decision making capabilities.
Steve W...
Ep 23: Saving Money In The Garden from 2017-09-22T07:16:14
Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe discuss ways to save money in the garden like taking cuttings and making your own compost.
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Ep 22 What to do in the spring vegetable patch from 2017-09-15T06:26:26
It's spring and Steve and Deryn discuss what should be planted in the veggie patch now.
Listen in to find out tips for planting tomatoes, including their favourite varieties as well...
Ep 21: Celebrity Guest Costa Georgiadis from 2017-09-08T01:18:29
Our celebrity guest is Costa Georgiadis, a Greek-Australian landscape architect and the host of ABC's Gardening Australia.
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Ep 20: Nutrition and Gut Health with Natalie Woodman from 2017-09-01T01:50:50
Natalie Woodman is a Nutritional Medicine and Gut Health Practitioner who works with clients online (internationally/nationally) and in Private Practice in her South Perth Clinic.
Here sh...
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Ep 19: Dr Bob Longmore Herbal Specialist from 2017-08-28T07:38:18
Dr Bob Longmore is a former pharmacy academic and herbal medicines writer who lives with wife Maggie on an 8 acre semi-rural garden in Nannup with extensive productive, native and ornamental gar...
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Ep 18 Janine Mendel On Landscaping For Small Gardens from 2017-08-19T03:54:52
Janine Mendel founder of CultivArt Landscape Design discusses how to make your small garden work.
Janine believes that that 'at the end of the process, your house should look like it's be...
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Ep 17 Australian Bush Tucker Delicious Flavours and Easy to Grow from 2017-08-11T06:33:39
Mark Tucek talks growing bush tucker plants in your backyard. The interest in Australian Bush Foods is being embraced by chefs all around the world. The unique flavours inspire culinary creativi...
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Ep 16 Talijanchich family's World Acclaimed Liqueurs The Secret Is In The Soil from 2017-08-04T00:54:16
James Talijancich 3rd generation wine grower from Western Australia's spectacular Swan Valley talks about the passion and art of producing their world acclaimed liqueurs, the value of using orga...
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Ep 15 Fermented Foods Kefir Kombucha and Kimchi from 2017-07-28T02:26:28
Tim Kershaw has worked in leading fine dining restaurants throughout Australia and the UK and shares what really goes on in the kitchens. He discusses his new found passion for growing his own o...
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Ep 14 Australian Native Plants with Award Winning Zanthorrea Nursery from 2017-07-21T16:00:08
We talk with Alec and Jackie Hooper from one of Australia's most awarded Garden Centres Zanthorrea Nursery Australian Native Plant specialists.
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Ep 13 Managing Your Waste and Winter Garden Tasks from 2017-07-14T06:55:25
Steve and Deryn talk with Waste Management Educator Peg Davies and discuss those important Winter tasks for the Garden
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Ep 12 Special guest John Colwill and Araluen Botanical Park from 2017-06-28T10:27:56
Special guest John Colwill talks about his passion for sharing horticultural knowledge and discusses the history of Araluen Botanical Park famous for its Tulips, Camelias, Heritage Roses and Chi...
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Ep 11 Citrus for the Home Garden and Rural Plantings from 2017-06-21T11:22:20
Steve and Deryn talk Citrus for the home garden. We talk with Bill Davey about his work planting trees and shrubs in the wheat belt, the wonders of deep planting and the value of tube stock.
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Ep 9 Angus Stewart shares his passion for horticulture from 2017-06-05T13:40:36
Angus Stewart discusses his passion for horticulture, his involvement in plant breeding and the importance of working as a garden educator. Angus has published numerous books, presented for over...
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Ep 8 Best Trees for the Home Garden and We talk Coffee from 2017-05-30T12:43:22
Steve and Deryn discuss the best trees for the home garden with Joanne Harris from Guildford Town Garden Centre and Steve chats with Toni Riccelli International Cup of Excellence Coffee Judge
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Ep 7 Senior Entomologist Dr Darryl Hardie from 2017-05-21T10:44:55
Steve and Deryn talk garden bugs and diseases with Dr Darryl Hardie from West Australia's Dept of Agriculture and Food. Audrey shares a great baked mushroom recipe.
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Ep 7 Bugs in the garden with the wonderful Dr Bugalugs from 2017-05-21T10:44:39
Steve and Deryn talk garden bugs and diseases with Dr Darryl Hardie from West Australia's Dept of Agriculture and Food. Audrey shares a great baked mushroom recipe.
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Ep 7 Bugs in the garden with the wonderful Dr Bugalugs from 2017-05-21T10:44:39
Steve and Deryn talk garden bugs and diseases with Dr Darryl Hardie from West Australia's Dept of Agriculture and Food. Audrey shares a great baked mushroom recipe.
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Ep 6 Growing Succulents and Special Guest Sue McDougall from 2017-05-15T10:36:59
Steve and Deryn discuss the secrets to growing beautiful succulents, Sue McDougall, much loved garden talk back host is our special guest and Audrey has a delicious baked sweet potato and baby s...
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Ep 5 Keeping Chickens and Preserving Olives from 2017-05-06T08:56:26
Steve and Deryn talk keeping chickens in the suburban back yard and then later are joined by special guest Linda Mitchener from the Green Life Soil Companyy. Audrey takes us through the perfect ...
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Ep 4 Indoor Plants and Living Fertilisers from 2017-04-29T13:40:44
Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe discuss the best Indoor plant selections for your home.Brian Klepzig from Neutrog talks all about proven products for your garden and Audrey has an amazing caramalise...
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Ep 3 Hardy Shade Plants and guest Chris Ferreira from 2017-04-21T00:52:43
Steve Wood Deryn Thorpe and Chris Ferriera talk Gardening Sustainabiliy and Food, Great Gardens and The Forever Project, Shade plants for difficult locations and Audrey's baked quince recipe
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Ep 2 Building Healthy Soil Special Guest Sabrina Hahn from 2017-04-15T08:43:18
Your weekly podcast where we talk Gardening, Sustainability and Food. Interviews, guests, your questions answered and tasty garden to kitchen recipes
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Ep 1 Growing Healthy Organic Microgreens from 2017-04-15T08:11:01
Join Steve Wood and Deryn Thorpe, great gardening advice, interviews and discussions on sustainability, organics and food your questions answered and tasty garden to kitchen recipes.