Delegate This Garden Task to Lasers

Delegate This Garden Task to Lasers

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden April 4, 2026 Duration: 22:02

Ever dreamed of pointing a finger at a dandelion and having it simply disappear? This week on the podcast, we’re ditching the back-breaking hoeing and messy herbicides for something way cooler: high-powered thermal energy... aka "LASERS". We’re talking laser weeding—where AI meets agriculture to vaporize weeds in milliseconds. Would this work for the home gardener too? 

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CREDITS 

Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 

Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 

Music by: Forestmusic 


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 189

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What are my Options for Organic Gardening? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Gardening is a personal journey. There's so many ways to approach it, including the organic approach. A decade ago, much like with gluten free and vegan options, there wasn't much on the market for organic options. In re…
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8 Planting Errors... And How To Avoid Them [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
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Mother's of Nature: Celebrating Garden Mums [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:38
This week is a very special week because we’re giving some extra love and appreciation to Garden Mums! We'll spotlight two special ladies in gardening and bring it home with memories about mum in the garden. ************…
Acclimatizing Plants and Transplanting Tips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:45
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Ground Cover - How to Benefit from it in your Garden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
We've got a lot of ground to cover this week... ha ha ha All kidding aside, there's a lot of benefits to utilizing ground cover in your garden! Together, lets explore mulch, fabric, rock, and straw. We'll talk about how…
I Bought a Home... How do I Tackle a Garden? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:14
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Enjoying Nature in your Own Backyard W/ Myrna Pearman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:13
If you build it, nature will come. No matter what type of garden you have, whether it's in an established neighbourhood or newly built in the suburbs, you can enjoy nature from your very own backyard. Learn how to attrac…
Gardening from Seed: Flower Power [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:48
Rounding out our Seed Starting Mini Series is a look into growing flowers from seed! In many ways, this will be a total 180 degree shift from growing veggies and fruit. Flowers aren’t targeted as much by bugs and disease…