May Long Weekend Planting

May Long Weekend Planting

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden May 21, 2023 Duration: 48:50

Let's grow Canada! We're finally getting the green thumbs up to start planting. The helpful gardeners are diving into why we plant around the long weekend, how to climatize your annuals, garden safety, lawncare, and garden trends we've noticed around the greenhouse!

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In this weeks episode ....

  • 00:00 | Introduction
  • 02:45 | Why plant on May long weekend?
  • 06:20 | Climatize your plants
  • 11:58 | Planting and climatizing seedlings
  • 13:50 | What is direct sowing seeds?
  • 18:50 | A chat about Alberta Wildfires and garden impact
  • 23:15 | Garden Safety
  • 25:45 | Lawncare & #NoMowMay
  • 33:00 | Garden Trends - Bugs, Flowers, Worms, Mint, and more.
  • 37:55 | Most popular annuals in Canada.
  • 44:20 | Question of the Week - Bringing houseplants outdoors
  • 47:40 | Next Week....  

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 RESOURCES

Learn more about lawncare in our "Sodcast" episode | LINK

Smoke & Your Garden | LINK

Calgary & Area Seed Starting | LINK

West Coast Seeds Chart | LINK

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK 

This question was sent to us via Instagram by @madison.seng who asks >>>

"Can i bring my houseplants outside during the summer?"

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NEXT WEEK 

We're breaking down what fertilizer is, does, and what you need for your garden. 

Turn in Sunday's 8AM MST for more fun with the helpful gardeners!


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.
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