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With lots of enthusiasm and very little know how, Emily and Maddie love chatting about gardening, often with a glass of wine or cocktail in hand. In each fortnightly episode, we speak to people who inspire us in the garden, in order to unearth some much needed knowledge.

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We're drinking a Baklava Old Fashioned - Maddie had leftover baklava syrup (sugar, water, cinnamon, honey) and has turned it into an old fashioned with burbon, amaretto and a dash of bitters. Absolutely delish! Emily has scored herself the perfect ha... more

This week's guest is the delightful, talented Rubie Gallagher. Rubie is an illustrator and micro flower farmer, who met Emily when she and her husband Max took a Calm Birth class ahead of their first child.

After an accident in 2019, Rubie she spen... more

We are back, and we felt like drinking something tried and tested, so Emily's cracked a Sigurd, Chenin Blanc. Emily shares an unexpected stay in hospital, and she's got a lot of thoughts about the paediatric ward 'sgarden (very topical as we've rece... more

We are the founding members of the Jac Semmler Fan Club. This is the second time we've been lucky enough to interview Jac, celebrating the launch of what will become an absolute gardening book staple, Flower Power.

In this episode we answer a bunch... more

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Recent Guests

Rubie Gallagher
Illustrator and seasonal flower grower, founder of MicroFlower Farm and Rubie's Blooms
MicroFlower Farm / Rubie's Blooms
Episode: Rubie Gallagher // Gardening with a Disability, Starting a Micro Flower Farm, Dahlia Cuttings, Running Away From Home
Steven Wells
Nurse, garden designer and horticultural therapist who devised and led the horticultural therapy program at the Royal Talbot Rehab Centre
Royal Talbot Rehab Centre
Episode: Steven Wells // Therapeutic Gardening, Downsizing, Churchill Fellowship, Gardener Folk
Jo Thompson
Jo Thompson is one of the UK's most celebrated garden designers, known for deeply romantic, naturalistic gardens.
Independent garden designer
Episode: Jo Thompson (UK) // Chelsea Flower Show, 6pm wines, Favourite Roses, Trypophobia
Jodi Wilson
Best-selling author, health journalist, and postpartum doula
Episode: Jodi Wilson // A Brain That Breathes, Soft Fascination, The Power of Pottering in the Garden, Books for you to read
Emma Horswill
Flower farmer and owner of Earthenry Flower Farm.
Earthenry Flower Farm
Episode: Emma Horswill // Earthenry Flower Farm, Dahlias, Cover Crops, Pulse Watering, Ranunculus
Rachel Ward
Renowned actress, director, and regenerative farmer
Farmthru
Episode: Rachel Ward // Regenerative Farming, Small Farms, Nature and Creativity, Farmthru
Mark Udovitch
Urban micro farmer, beekeeper, and radiation therapist passionate about sustainable gardening
Episode: Mark Udovitch // Inner City Permaculture, bees, chickens, mushrooms, Permaculture in the Pub
Merlin Sheldrake
Mycologist, biologist, writer, and speaker with a background in plant sciences and ecology.
Author of Entangled Life
Episode: Merlin Sheldrake // Fungi, Mushrooms, Fermenting, Entangled Life
Tim Pilgrim
Garden designer known for his naturalistic style and author of 'Wild By Design'
TP Gardens
Episode: Tim Pilgrim // Naturalistic Design, The Winter Decay, Apartment plantings,

Hosts

Emily
Co-host, plant-focused enthusiast, and community-driven host with a knack for down-to-earth gardening tips.
Maddie
Co-host, garden storyteller, and cocktail-friendly guide to practical horticulture and design.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 221 ratings
  • Gardening heaven!

    New listener. This podcast sparks so much joy. Wonderful tips and topics to inspire. Thank you!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesssssika
    Australia10 days ago
  • Love this podcast

    I lived in NZ for many years and now back in the UK. I love this podcast so much - it’s super relatable to when I lived there! Love all the stories and the guests ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Milliegraceb
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • The pod that’s on repeat

    The Avant Gardeners podcast feels like my morning coffee with friends. It fills my car every day I drive and I find myself relistening again to episodes and always picking up new tips, little how tos and bits of wisdom I missed the first time.

    The ladies are just so happy to get in and have a go, never afraid to try something new and the laughter is completely infectious. Plus, they’re always bringing in the best in the biz to answer all our questions.

    The banter is unmatched — down to earth, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leahsflowerpatch
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great garden podcast

    Absolutely love this podcast. Not only is the banter between friends about the garden lovely but they have also had the most amazing list of guests on the podcast - all the people I follow or whose books I’ve read and I’m delighted to hear in conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cocosgroen
    Australia2 months ago
  • Just gorgeous

    Love, love, love listening to these two friends chatting about gardening. Don’t stop ladies, you are true treasures.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLLouise
    Australia5 months ago

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Great lineup of guests offering diverse perspectives on gardening and sustainability.
Lighthearted, practical gardening tips with a friendly banter that feels like chatting with friends.
Entertaining yet educational; easy to listen to and easily reachable for beginners.

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Baklava Old Fashioned, Dehydrator Season and We Answer Your Questions!
Q: Are you glad you moved here to the Huon Valley?
Yes, with caveats; they reflect on slower pace, better access to beaches, and a stronger sense of community, balanced against challenges like rain and parking habits.
Baklava Old Fashioned, Dehydrator Season and We Answer Your Questions!
Q: If you could only have one cocktail, what would it be?
A playful rapid-fire moment where Amaretto Sour and Cosmo vie for top honors, leading to a broader conversation about preferred flavors and how cocktails tie back to garden-season moods.
Baklava Old Fashioned, Dehydrator Season and We Answer Your Questions!
Q: Things you want to grow and things you'll never grow, what are they?
They discuss brassicas and various edible plants they hope to master, alongside candid admissions of what they'll avoid like certain ornamental plants, acknowledging that gardening goals shift with experience and space.
Jac Semmler // Flower Power, Pivoting to Horticulture, Super Bloom, Writing Books, Poppy Hacks
Q: What about midlife pivots—how would you approach a career change into horticulture?
She recommends having clarity about the desired role, leveraging transferable skills from prior careers, and considering alternative pathways such as courses or working on projects to build practical experience while keeping a passion for plants as the guiding force.
Jac Semmler // Flower Power, Pivoting to Horticulture, Super Bloom, Writing Books, Poppy Hacks
Q: How did you end up in horticulture?
Jac shares a long journey—from seed collecting with her father, through a period in outdoor education, to working with Marilyn Sprague and later formal studies in horticulture and landscape design, ultimately finding her path in a professional plant-focused practice.

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A lively gardening show hosted by two Tassie-based friends who chat with a rotating lineup of guests from horticulture, design, farming, and sustainable food. Episodes mix practical tips, design philosophies, and personal stories, all served with warmth, humor, and occasional cocktails or wine in hand. Guests range from horticulturists and flower farmers to beekeepers, Indigenous food experts, and garden designers, giving listeners actionable insights on growing, design, and living more sustainably. The tone is accessible and down-to-earth, with a strong emphasis on community, experimentation, and real-world lessons for everyday gardeners.

Noteworthy angles include therapeutic gardening, native ingredients and Indigenous foodways, urban fa... more

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1. Rubie Gallagher
2. Steven Wells
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4. Jodi Wilson
5. Emma Horswill
6. Rachel Ward
7. Mark Udovitch
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