Plants Around the World

Plants Around the World

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden March 19, 2023 Duration: 41:12

Pack your bags! We're taking you on a trip around the globe to learn more about the diverse plants that call this plant home.

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In this weeks episode....

  • 01:00 | Mexico Geography
  • 05:00 | How are plants used by humans and animals
  • 06:50 | Replicating ideal growing conditions
  • 08:15 | The big digression - Elevator Terror 
  • 11:30 | What kind of traveller are you? 
  • 14:20 | Medicinal benefits of worldly plants 
  • 15:15 | Beware of unknown plants 
  • 17:30 | Using plants to make tequila
  • 19:50 | Working in a 'Sugar Shack'
  • 28:20 | Diversity right at home
  • 30:23 | Under the Sea 
  • 36:40 | Question of the Week
  • 40:15 | Next Week.... 

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THE GREAT CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP HEIST

Overview & Opinion Piece | LINK

Results of the Heist from CTV | LINK

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK 

Our question of the week comes from Danielle who asks "What size pot does an indeterminate tomato require to grow?"

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NEXT WEEK 

We're giving your houseplants some extra love and helping you through those big seasonal shifts. We'll talk about fertilizing, repotting, watering, and other maintenance practices!

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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