
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!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureHome & Garden | |||

Ever dreamed of pointing a finger at a dandelion and having it simply disappear? This week on the podcast, we’re ditching the back-breaking hoeing and messy herbicides for something way cooler: high-powered thermal energy... aka "LASERS". We’re talki... more
Oh, to be in the mind of a child. This weeks 'question period' is going to the kids as Colin shares some fun nuggets from kids at Holy Trinity School in Calgary, AB. Things like: "Why do you like plants" to "why do plants get diseases" to "How old ar... more
While we eagerly wait for warmer weather in the garden, get ready to swap your garden shears for the remote. From Zach Galifianakis getting weird with vegetables to the GOAT himself, David Attenborough, celebrating a century on Earth, the streaming w... more
The world of gardening has definitely shifted since 2020. We went from "panic-planting" anything that would grow to finding our "new normal," and now in 2026, we’re all about the Garden ROI - Return on Investment. With the economy feeling a bit like ... more
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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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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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