Seedy Chats Garden & Lifestyle Podcast

In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to a local gardening guru; Rachael from Home Soil. Rachael and her husband Damian grow tasty and interesting vegetables on their picturesque property outside of Canberra. They promote regenerative gardening systems, building soil, diversity, seed saving and the diversion of waste. Averill & Bernadette were fortunate enough to get to visit Rachael and Damian's property and see firsthand the amazing and inspiring work they are doing on their small-scale farm.
Links for further information:
Home Soil - Rachael & Damian (@home.soil) • Instagram
Charles Dowding: Home
Dr. Elaine’sTM Soil Food Web School - Regenerating Soil - Regenerative Agriculture Courses
The Next Green Revolution - National Geographic
Call of the Reed Warbler, Revised Edition by Charles Massy
The Third Plate, Field Notes on the Future of Food by Dan Barber

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In this episode Averill & Bernadette talk all things house plants with local legend Dan Cusack from Housemates. Dan is the proprietor of Canberra based plant store Housemates, where they believe that every indoor plant is a member of your home. Dan offers some great advice on indoor plants and this light hearted chat will inspire you to add some new housemates to your place!
Links for further information:
Housemates - Your online shop for all things indoor plants.
Revive Landscapes, Canberra
NASA Plant Research Offers a Breath of Fresh Air
Neem Oil Leaf Shine - The Plant Runner
Floriade
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show - Immerse Your Senses
Wintering, The power of rest and retreat in difficult times by Katherine May

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In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to permaculture royalty; Fiona Buining. Fiona is passionate about growing plants, especially food plants, and is inspired to create pathways for future food growers in urban areas. Working with teenagers as a teacher she has seen first-hand the physical and mental health benefits of learning to grow food. Fiona chats to us about her story, as a pioneer in the Australian permaculture movement, and shares some fantastic tips on how and when to start your tomatoes.
Links for further information:
Ainslie Urban Farm - Fresh Microgreens In Ainslie
Permaculture - Wikipedia
Churchill Trust

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In this episode Averill and Bernadette chat with Dominic Hooghuis, Co-Founder of The Plant Runner, Australia's number one indoor plant care brand. Dominic is a creative, entrepreneur and a proud Dad. Plant nerds and horticulturalists Dominic and Duncan co-founded The Plant Runner, doing the studies on indoor plants so we don't have to. Dominic shares some lovely insights into his childhood, the positives of having indoor plants and some tips on how to help them thrive.
For more information on The Plant Runner:
- The Plant Runner - Online Store for the latest Indoor Plant Trends
For more information on NASA's Growing Plants in Space study:
- Growing Plants in Space | NASA
For more information on the effects of indoor plants on productivity:
- Plants in the Workplace: The Effects of Plant Density on Productivity, Attitudes, and Perceptions - Larissa Larsen, Jeffrey Adams, Brian Deal, Byoung Suk Kweon, Elizabeth Tyler, 1998 (sagepub.com)
- How Plants Can Increase Productivity in the Workplace - LABS
For more information on Integrated Listening Systems (iLS):
- Clinical Services - Integrated Listening Australia

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In this end of year wrap up, Averill & Bernadette enjoy a well overdue chitty chat together. Reflecting on their achievements in 2023, exciting plans for 2024 and share what is happening in their gardens this summer. Lastly, Averill & Bernadette wish all our listeners a Merry Christmas and a joyful and prosperous New Year!
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Eco Friendly Gifts - Shop The Best Sustainable Gifts Australia Wide – Biome

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