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 speak with horticulturist with many hats Chloe Thomson. Chloe is a video presenter and producer, teacher at her online course Sprout School and general gardening enthusiast. Chloe chats to us about her fond memories growing up in Wamboin NSW, her home garden complete with recycled window greenhouse and outdoor bathtub, the challenges she has overcome while gardening on a sloping block and what she is planning for her summer garden.
Links for further information:
Sprout School by Bean There Dug That - DIY Gardening Advice and Tips
Chloe Thomson Horticulturist & Garden Coach (@beantheredugthat) • Instagram
Bean There Dug That - YouTube
Jane Edmanson - Wikipedia
The Garden Gurus TV - YouTube
Britain and Ireland Garden Tour with Chloe Thomson | Travelrite International

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In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat with Ambre Whatley of Eden Seeds. Ambre speaks to us about her passion for plants and seeds, her knowledge of medicinal herbs and shares some of her 'go to' herbal remedies.
Links for further information:
Eden Seeds & Select Organic - Buy heirloom vegetable, herb, flower and tree seeds online.
Seed Savers | Eden Seeds A list of seeds that are looking for reliable growers!
How One of the World’s Oldest Science Experiments Comes Up From the Dirt - The New York Times (nytimes.com) The Beal see viability experiment.
YEP tea: A Traditional Ways to Ward off Colds and Flu’s. – Empowered Health

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In this episode, Averill and Bernadette chat with accomplished author Stephanie Rose. After becoming suddenly and severely disabled, Stephanie learned to heal her body through gardening. Stephanie is passionate about organic, regenerative gardening and natural living. This is a truly inspiring episode where we discuss how Stephanie has always made the most of what she can do, including lots of approachable and fun projects to try in your home garden. Stephanie's step by step approach makes understanding permaculture principals easy, offering logical guides for beginner and advanced gardeners alike.

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