Entomologist Dr Sue Jaggar shares her knowledge of fruit tree pollination and using insects for biological control of pests.
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Deryn and Steve celebrate more than a million downloads with a podcast dedicated to their favourite plants.
They discuss trees, fruit trees, perennials, native plants, climbers and Deryn’s favourite hot weather annual, the Zinnia which is in the image. Check out https://www.allthedirt.com.au/favourite-plants-2022 for the list.
Jane Edmanson, the only original presenter on Gardening Australia still on the television show, shares her gardening journey. She talks about how she got her first job in the horticultural media and the joys of garden travel and spending time in her home garden.
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Peter Wallace’s passion for bee keeping began as a small child growing up in Devon England. As a chapter facilitator of the West Australian Apiarist Society he now shares his love and knowledge of bee keeping with fellow enthusiasts.
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Deryn speaks to John Banasiewicz, a fanatical fern grower with 22 years as president of the WA Fern Society and an extensive garden on a bush block where he grows tropical-style plants in Perth’s, water challenged environment.
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Fuchsias are one of the most prolific flowering patio plants for the home garden. New varieties are bred for their sun hardiness, compact growth and long flowering period. Steve talks with Australian breeder Mal Morgan about new fuchsias and his passion for breeding ornamental plants.
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Deryn talks to Clive Blazey, co-founder of The Diggers Club and the Diggers Foundation, about his new book ‘We Speak For The Trees’.
They discuss how tree planting can hold back climate change and chat about their favourite ornamental and fruit trees for home gardens.
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Steve and Audrey Wood answer questions about growing healthy vegetables at home.
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Deryn speaks with Lesley Corbett, author of Plant Flammability & Planning for Fire, about how to plan a garden that may save your house during a bush fire.
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Deryn and Steve share their gardening tips and hints to help you achieve a thriving veggie patch, lawn and flower garden.
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Listeners have asked us to share the story of our gardening journeys and this weeks release is a podcast that Deryn recorded with Mykal Hoare, host of the new Growing Media podcast.
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Tony Green from Think Green Landscapes and Waterscapes discusses the challenges and benefits of creating a natural swimming pool in the garden.
Glen Mountford is a seed collector and passionate bushman. Together with his wife Wendy they share a love of the land and a strong connection with indigenous culture. We hope you enjoy!
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Hannah Moloney’s new book “The Good Life” is an inspiration encouraging us all To Grow A Better World. Hannah shares her passion for organic gardening, bikes, chickens and goats. A dynamic individual fuelled by radical hope. Enjoy!
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On this episode, Deryn and Steve talk Spring projects in the garden and Audrey shares her favourite Okonomiyaki recipe. Enjoy!
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Michael McCoy, the host of the ABC TV series ‘Dream Gardens’, chats with Deryn about naturalistic plantings, garden design and plant choice and his journey as a gardener, writer and garden designer. Enjoy!!
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Mathew Evans, The Gourmet Farmer, discusses his extraordinary new book “Soil” and the incredible importance that soil plays in all of our lives. Enjoy!!
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Kit Prendergast works at the school of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University. Her current project is a PhD on honeybee and native bee interactions and native pollinator networks.
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