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The Helpful Gardeners

Golden Acre Home and Garden
Gardening
Calgary
Spring
Golden Acre Home and Garden
Calgary, Canada
Seed Starting
Homeowners Associations
Calgary Home and Garden Show
Houseplants
Tomatoes
STELLA
Golden Acre Home & Garden
Native Plants
Flowers
Indoor Gardening
Community Gardening
Golden Acre
Reality TV
Gardening Rules
Prairie Crocus

Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. Colin is a certified horticulturist with decades of experience working in landscaping, gardening and houseplants in various climactic zones. Brandi is a beginner with a passion to ask questions. Subscribe to catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!

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There is a kind of seasonal panic that hits when you walk into the garden center in spring. The tables are overflowing with colour and possibiliity. Have you ever felt overwhelmed, not sure of how many to buy and how to pair them to create a beautifu... more

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Staring at a bare garden bed and wondering how much soil to order without ending up with either not enough or a mountain of leftovers? Plus, we’re demystifying the difference between loam, garden mixes and compost, and settling a "rock" debate betwee... more

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While North American eyes are on the Fifa World Cup next month, Europe is celebrating the world cup of gardening with the Chelsea Flower Show! From jaw-dropping show gardens to indoor plant carousels that move with the sun, we're exploring the trends... more

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What a packed episode! We're diving into a new discovery on bee survival that left us floored. Plus, Brandi has an update on her big landscaping project and a hack to help you pay for your gardening this spring. Plus, we’re taking you on a mini-road ... more

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Colin
Co-host and gardening expert with decades of horticulture experience; associated with The Helpful Gardeners.
Brandi
Co-host and gardening beginner asking questions to make guidance accessible.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
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    Colin and Brandi are a great team. I am excited for this podcast and all the knowledge and fun they will bring!

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Strong host dynamic; topics are practical and easy to implement.
Colin and Brandi make gardening approachable and fun.
The show surfaces helpful tips without jargon, ideal for beginners.
Content could benefit from occasional deeper dives or guest experts.

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Garden Foundation: Your Questions on Soil
Q: Carol asks whether to remove rocks from garden beds to prevent future issues.
Rocks are part of the soil and usually only larger rocks should be removed; roots can anchor to rocks, and in most cases a small amount of rock remains acceptable as part of the aggregate.
Garden Foundation: Your Questions on Soil
Q: Trish asks about differences between loam, 70-30 garden mix, 50-50 mix, and aged compost.
Loam is a inert base with little nutrients; 70-30 and 50-50 are blends of loam with various amendments, with the exact composition varying by supplier. Aged compost is fully broken down and acts as a nutrient amendment. Always check what additives are included and tailor choice to your site needs.
Garden Foundation: Your Questions on Soil
Q: Gary asks how to calculate soil quantity to avoid buying too much or too little.
They recommend using a dedicated volume calculator, inputting the bed dimensions to get cubic yards, and then rationalizing purchases by converting to bag equivalents and considering top-ups if needed.
Timing Your Raised Planters Ahead of Spring
Q: Listener Ben asked whether filling new raised beds with soil and compost in cold weather is okay, or if nutrients wash away before planting in April.
The hosts respond that it's a valid approach to prep beds early, and that in raised planters with proper drainage you can amend in advance; however, they emphasize balancing soil moisture and nutrient dynamics, citing potential leaching from snowmelt and spring rains and the value of turning and aerating in spring.
When Your Seeds Ghost You
Q: I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I'm growing seeds indoors and noticed some of them have sort of stalled, some haven't started growing and some are looking leggy.
Key issues discussed include checking light distance (ideally 3-4 inches from the tray), ensuring warmth and even moisture, avoiding damping off by proper sanitation, and using staged transplanting with careful nutrition. If seedlings stall, consider warmth and moisture first; if leggy, fix lighting setup; and if damping off appears, restart with sterile trays and soil.

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The show focuses on practical home and garden topics, blending hands-on how-tos with personal anecdotes from a horticulture expert and a curious beginner. Episodes cover plant care, garden maintenance, pests, and seasonal or seasonal-adjacent themes, often with a light, humorous tone and audience participation prompts. A standout aspect is the duo dynamic: a decades-deep horticulturist paired with a questioning beginner, which helps translate expert guidance into approachable tips for home gardeners of varying skill levels. The format and topics consistently center on accessible gardening advice, plant health, and sustainable practices, making it a good fit for listeners who want actionable insights without being overwhelmed by jargon.

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