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The Helpful Gardeners

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

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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Have you noticed how the city just smells better lately? The trees and plants are starting to wake up and giving off some serious pheromones. So, why does that scent of pine and soil chill us out and how can we replicate that in our own backyard?

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Mother's Day is this weekend and while you can never go wrong with flowers, there's a trend in 2026 toward experiences that we're currently LOVING. We're exploring a fun event on Vancouver Island and a local way to spend quality time outside on a gar... more

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Spring is here and it's showing up everywhere! It's in the bird nests, tree buds, and even those green little shoots popping up through the soil. Should you do anything to help those shoots or will they thrive without intervention?

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Nick Shipley
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Episode: Rooted in the Rockies: Growing Food and Community W/ Hartell Homestead

Hosts

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
  • Great podcast

    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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    Canada3 years ago

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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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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.
To Seed or Not to Seed
Q: Is it too early to start my tomatoes and peppers indoors or should I hold off a few more weeks?
Start them six to eight weeks before your last frost, but consider your local climate and space; on the West Coast you may push the schedule, while Calgary or other colder areas require earlier planning and careful space management.
Reduce, Reuse, and Regrow... using Milk Jugs?!
Q: What's the deal with sowing seeds in milk jugs? Is it effective and can I still do it?
It is effective as a seed-starting method, especially for maintaining humidity and warmth; you should still use a heat source like a heat pad for peppers and tomatoes, and be prepared to carefully transplant later to avoid damaging the fragile root systems.
Cancel Your Shovel For 'No Dig' Gardening
Q: What is no dig gardening and how does it differ from traditional digging?
No dig gardening aims to mimic a forest floor by layering amendments over the soil, avoiding turning or disturbing the existing soil structure and the mycelium network, and building the ecosystem from the top down. It involves top-dressing with compost and other amendments, covering with cardboard to suppress weeds, and letting natural processes slowly feed the 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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