The Helpful Gardeners

The Helpful Gardeners

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever find yourself staring at a wilting houseplant or a patch of backyard dirt, unsure where to even begin? That's the exact spot where The Helpful Gardeners finds its footing. This isn't a lecture from a distant expert; it's a conversation between two people who genuinely love turning spaces into places. Colin brings his certification and decades of hands-in-the-dirt knowledge from working in all sorts of climates, while Brandi comes at it with a beginner's curiosity and the willingness to ask the questions you might be thinking yourself. Each episode of this podcast from Golden Acre Home and Garden feels like pulling up a chair in a friendly, sunlit shed. You'll hear practical, real-world advice on everything from landscaping fundamentals and seasonal garden tasks to keeping your indoor jungle thriving. They tackle specific problems, share successes and failures, and break down complex topics into manageable steps. Released three times a week, this regular dose of guidance aims to build your confidence, whether you're cultivating a windowsill herb garden or planning a major backyard overhaul. Tune in for the kind of relatable, grounded chat that makes the whole process feel less like a chore and more like a rewarding discovery.
Episodes
Spring Shoots: Help Them or Leave Them? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:21
Spring is here and it's showing up everywhere! It's in the bird nests, tree buds, and even those green little shoots popping up through the soil. Should you do anything to help those shoots or will they thrive without in…
Can A Watering Schledule Make Your Garden More Resiliant? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:32
Calgary just dropped a brand-new outdoor watering schedule for Spring 2026! Don't worry, this isn't those high-stress Stage 4 restrictions from the feeder main repairs. This will actually help your established plants bec…
Gardening with Chronic Illness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:54
The image of a "gardener" isn't just a retired person in a sun hat with a perfectly manicured rose bush. Gardening is for the dreamers, the hustlers, and yes, even those of us living with chronic illness or physical limi…
My Balcony is Banned... What Can I Grow?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:55
Imagine this: You’ve just finished an amazing agriculture course and you’re hyped about growing plants this summer. Then, the hammer drops. No balcony access all summer due to to health and safety upgrades to your buildi…
Seed Snails and Gardening on Netflix [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:33
Ever feel like you’re drowning in seed trays? Trying to find space for forty little pots on one windowsill can make seed starting stressful. There's a DIY hack that you need to know about: Seed Snails. They’re eco-friend…
Grow Your Groceries [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:11
Wait! Don’t toss those green onion nubs or that avocado pit just yet. Your kitchen scraps are a secret "buy one, get one free" deal if you're willing to invest a little time into them. Grow more food or to just have fun…
NASA Garden Tech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:52
Ever wish your plant could just text you when it’s thirsty instead of dramatically dying in silence? This week, we’re geeking out over NASA’s STELLA project—a DIY "Tricorder" that lets you see your plants’ vital signs! W…
Setting the Tone for this Growing Season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:00
Stop what you’re doing for a second. Take a deep breath. Can you smell the damp soil or the faint scent of that first spring bloom? We get so caught up in the perfection of life—wanting our homes, our careers, and our ga…
Reduce, Reuse, and Regrow... using Milk Jugs?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:26
We are knee-deep in Earth Week and today, we’re answering a listener question from our DMs about starting seeds in milk jugs! From DIY greenhouses to turning other recycling bin favourites into garden tools. Get ready to…
Earth Week: What Are Colin's Favourites? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:57
It's Earth Week on the pod, and these two peas are on the road at the CORE Shopping Centre in downtown Calgary. We’re celebrating our beautiful planet by showcasing ideas and Earth friendly products. What's on Colin's 'f…