<link>http://planetaudio.co.nz/garden-planet</link> Are you green-fingered or all thumbs when it comes to gardening? Garden Planet tackles everything from seasonal gardening and garden maintenance, to problem-solving, troubleshooting, and what to plant and when. Tune in for garden goss, community notices and interviews with experts and enthusiasts on all things green or growing. Email gardenplanetfm@gmail.com with your questions.  https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1022832-230712-144500.mp3 A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1015082-230705-144500.mp3 A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening Wed, 5 Jul 2023 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1009716-230628-144500.mp3 A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1009633-230621-144500.mp3 A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-1003132-230614-144500.mp3 A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-478833-190227-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn answer your questions about gardening in the dry! Plus how do you kill kikuyu? Wed, 27 Feb 2019 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-480155-190306-144500.mp3 What did they do with that pail of water? Karyn finds out about rainwater harvesting and Selina picks some plants to grow this season. Wed, 6 Mar 2019 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-481477-190313-144500.mp3 Karyn shares all about saving seeds and Selina’s plant of the week is a very special herb. Plus what garden parties are coming up? Wed, 13 Mar 2019 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-482798-190320-144500.mp3 Selina chats and commiserates with Terri about the trials and tribulations of clay soil, noxious weeds, and the uphill battle of gardening on a slope at the foothills of the beautiful Waitākere Ranges. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-484121-190327-144500.mp3 Selina learns about plants used in rongoā rākau - Māori Herbal Medicine. What exactly is permaculture? Where can you find heirloom/organic seeds? And Karyn asks... can you eat dandelions? Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-485443-190403-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn investigate the use (and abuse) of some plants used by people everyday. Can we grow our own? We discuss the plants grown for coffee, tea, tobacco, cannabis and sugar. Wed, 3 Apr 2019 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-486765-190410-144500.mp3 We declare warfare on slugs and snails - and have prepared some strategies on how to battle them. As we head into autumn, Selina’s got a heaps of stuff to do (including composting) and Karyn’s herb of the week is a must have for your garden. Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-490709-190417-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn explore the spiritual meaning of gardens. Selina visits the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua garden and finds out what the tree of life could be. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-494785-190424-144500.mp3 Terri and Selina inundate you with recommended groundcover plants - the well behaved ones! Tips on where and how to grow them and their amazing properties, for any bare patch of land, we’ve got you covered. Wed, 24 Apr 2019 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-494888-190501-144500.mp3 We have a tea party for our plants, although some prefer stronger brews. Karyn digs into feijoas, and Selina investigates a secret ingredient that could save our soils... Wed, 1 May 2019 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-501567-190508-144500.mp3 Selina learns how to care for indoor plants with Fabulous Garden Mama Brigitta’s help. We find out when water, what to feed and how to train our babies to grow healthy and strong. Also our top indoor plants that are easy care and look fabulous. Wed, 8 May 2019 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-501677-190515-144500.mp3 Selina chats with Bev from Te Atatu Floral Circle all about flowers. We find out the 3 ‘P’s to plant now, learn how to prune hydrangeas, and wax lyrical about a few favourites. If you adore flowers, join the club! Wed, 15 May 2019 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-501788-190522-144500.mp3 This episode Karyn’s buzzing about her begonias and Selina shares some surprising facts about bees. We also call for social justice on behalf of the female worker bees - and ways we can help them survive. Wed, 22 May 2019 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-507060-190529-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn get together with garden tradie Andrew and discuss what’s involved with the hard yards of full-time gardening maintenance. Clipping hedges, mowing lawns and outdoor tidy ups. Can we work smarter, not harder, and will robots eventually take over our jobs? There are some plants that are absolute stars and some we hate looking after that nobody should ever plant… Wed, 29 May 2019 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-507167-190605-144500.mp3 Karyn gets the lowdown on community gardens comparing notes with Ellen from Point Chevalier Community Garden that started on a bowling green in Dignan Street. We learn all about dumpster diving, compost queens and what makes community gardens thrive. Wed, 5 Jun 2019 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-507269-190612-144500.mp3 Tree Cropper member Ellen shares all about growing bananas as a crop and convinces Selina and Karyn to join Tree Crops and find out more about grafting, pruning and other fruit tree related growing techniques. Could Auckland be the next banana republic?? Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-507370-190619-144500.mp3 It’s cold and wet! Should we continue to garden? We talk about putting the garden to bed, frost cloth clothing, green manures and other manures, and our plant of the week is the humble lemon tree from the citrus family. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-511137-190626-144500.mp3 Time to sharpen your toolkit and start pruning! We give tips and advice on winter pruning, and Selina’s plant of the week is the glorious kowhai. Plant one today. Wed, 26 Jun 2019 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-513774-190703-144500.mp3 Plants need friends too. Karyn explores the world of companion planting, and her herb of the week is Pineapple Sage a wonderful plant to have in your garden. Selina catches up with some new gardening books and magazines. Wed, 3 Jul 2019 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-521994-190710-144500.mp3 Selina delves into her Chinese heritage to explain feng shui and how this ancient philosophy can be applied to your garden. Can we use this to create harmonious gardens? Find out the symbolism behind plants. It’s also a great time of year to plant the beautiful Magnolia. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-522099-190717-144500.mp3 Karyn gets tough on weeds. We’ve got some tips on how to identify pesky pest plants and what to do when they start taking over. But be warned, it could be a never ending task... Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-526192-190724-144500.mp3 Chooks are joining us in the studio today wanting to help out on Garden Planet. We need to keep them away from our plant of the week Strawberries though. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-528844-190731-144500.mp3 Karyn’s got some remedies for us she found in the garden. Selina’s planting some pretty cabbages this week. Wed, 31 Jul 2019 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-532835-190807-144500.mp3 Everyone can be a farmer when they’ve got worms. We share how worms help us in the garden doing all the hard work. This week we also remember to plant Rosemary. Wed, 7 Aug 2019 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-532940-190814-144500.mp3 We share with you how to create a wonderful world by planting trees, and their importance for our very survival on this planet. Tree lovers this ones for you. Wed, 14 Aug 2019 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-545082-190821-144500.mp3 We talk about hanging baskets, what to plant in them, where to hang them and tips on how to care for them. Karyn’s plant of the week ought to be hanged! Wed, 21 Aug 2019 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-547864-190828-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn go underground and investigate the symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi, and come up with some surprising facts. Why don’t we grow more mushrooms? And it’s now time to put in your spuds in time for Christmas... Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-547967-190904-144500.mp3 Selina joins Penny and Ian from Hikoi Tours exploring gardens to visit around Auckland. Find out about some must see gardens to experience and be inspired. Wed, 4 Sep 2019 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-551830-190911-144500.mp3 Penny and Ian share with Selina their tour group travels to exotic gardens overseas in Japan and Spain. Garden lovers are all over the planet! Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-553267-190918-144500.mp3 We go off the planet and learn how to garden by the moon. It’s scientifically proven! Plus some insider info on wildflowers... Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-553370-190925-144500.mp3 We’re downsizing and learning how to make the most of a small garden. Selina is in love with our plant of the week - lavender. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-555877-191002-144500.mp3 Spring is in the air, time to enjoy the spring blossoms, and start growing our veges. Let us also tell you all about lettuce. Wed, 2 Oct 2019 14:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-568400-191009-144500.mp3 Selina is doing some spring cleaning and finding all sorts of uses for old junk she’s cleaned out of the house for the garden. This episode is packed full of ideas. Wed, 9 Oct 2019 14:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-568506-191016-144500.mp3 We confess we are plantaholics…are you one too? Join us as we go a bit mad with Karyn finds nasturtiums are going crazy in her garden and Selina has extra bonus upcycling ideas. Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/20191030GP.mp3 Professor Karyn delves into garden history starting from prehistoric times up till the Romans around the time of Christ. Selina investigates the origins of the humble poppy - a simple yet deadly flower. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-569827-191106-144500.mp3 Professor Karyn continues with fascinating garden history from medieval times up to present day. Selina finds out what makes the rose so revered in history. Wed, 6 Nov 2019 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-575299-191113-144500.mp3 Selina visits Karyn’s home town Te Awamutu to see the world-famous roses and other colourful gardens down the line including a church made out of trees. Our plant of the week is Tamarillo, also known as Tree Tomato. Get growing for a juicy harvest! Wed, 13 Nov 2019 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-575407-191120-144500.mp3 Selina’s been learning Rongoā from Joanne Hakaraia-Olson who shares with us all about Maori Herbal medicine, identifying plants we can use for our health and wellbeing. We find many uses for plant of the week Harakeke. You won’t look at our native flax the same way again! Wed, 20 Nov 2019 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-576792-191127-144500.mp3 We chat with Garden To Table founder and visionary Catherine Bell, about the joys of growing and eating fresh veges picked straight from the garden with school children. Volunteer at a primary school near you and spread the love! Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-576899-191204-144500.mp3 Karyn investigates what it takes to grow a pine forest plantation, and Selina is dreaming of Christmas trees for our plant of the week. Wed, 4 Dec 2019 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-582249-191211-144500.mp3 With the glorious summer weather, we're gearing up for a season of Garden Parties, here’s all you need to consider to throw a good one. Enjoy! Don’t forget to invite us... Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-582355-191218-144500.mp3 Selina chats with Pt Chev Community Gardener and Tree Cropper Ellen Schindler who has all the dirt on plants from South America. We find out the exotic origins of many of our most tasty plants. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-583716-191225-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn share popular Christmas plants and the stories behind them. Wed, 25 Dec 2019 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-583811-200101-144500.mp3 Do gardeners ever get time off? Hardworking gardener Ellen shares two schemes that give you help in the garden or a break away in someone else’s. Selina’s eyeing the luscious grapes on her grapevine for plant of the week. Wed, 1 Jan 2020 14:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-586434-200122-144500.mp3 The warm weather is perfect for drying flowers and herbs to decorate and scent our homes using various methods. Hear about these and this week's plant of the week, the relaxing herb Chamomile. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-589210-200129-144500.mp3 Seasoned gardener Terri has some tips for going online with gardening - find out the best Facebook groups to join (including ours!) and the latest plant apps. Our plant of the week is the indestructible herb Comfrey. Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-591893-200205-144500.mp3 Joanne now joins us each month to help us learn all about Rongoā - native plants we can use for our health and wellbeing. Joanne will share her wisdom and love of our native plants as we learn how to be plant whisperers - they have so much to teach us! Wed, 5 Feb 2020 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-593380-200212-144500.mp3 Put away your spades, and save your backs. Karyn has the dirt on no-dig gardening and Selina shares a recipe for lasagna garden. We also make time for thyme. Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-597469-200219-144500.mp3 Seasoned gardener Terri shares her list of tough plants for a dry garden and has some tips for saving water. Which one will we nominate for plant of the week? Wed, 19 Feb 2020 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-603275-200422-144500.mp3 We are coming to you from our bubbles. Tune in for tips and advice plus a recipe for a great pie. Stay safe in your gardens everyone. Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-603379-200429-144500.mp3 This week we come to you from their own garden bubbles. Listen to us ramble and give garden tips as well as a recipe for a great pie! Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-603483-200506-144500.mp3 There's no place like home as we continue gardening in lockdown. Karyn's counting the days and phases of the moon and we have a very special plant of the week. the wild and wonderful world of gardening. Wed, 6 May 2020 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-603587-200513-144500.mp3 We're still in lockdown so we have a potted episode for you - Karyn's taking us on a garden ramble in her garden, Terri and Selina have gone potty, and our plant of the week is always a surprise. Wed, 13 May 2020 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/20200304GP.mp3 We explore the world of spices. Can we grow spicy plants? Karyn has a few tips on how. Selina has a not-so-secret recipe to share. Wed, 20 May 2020 00:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/20200311GP.mp3 Join us as we re-discover our gardening past in the land of the long white cloud in this third episode on garden history in New Zealand. Wed, 20 May 2020 01:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/20200318GP.mp3 It’s time to plant spring bulbs and come check out our Garden Ramble! Wed, 20 May 2020 01:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/20200325GP.mp3 We’re climbing up the walls with vines this week. Our plant of the week is one Karyn is passionate about. Fri, 22 May 2020 02:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-608534-200603-144500.mp3 Karyn investigates 'sky greens' while Selina does some reverse engineering. Instead of cutting down trees to build houses, how about living in them? Learn more as we graduate from Garden Planet High School! Plus we have an award-winning plant of the week... Wed, 3 Jun 2020 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-621730-200610-144500.mp3 Karyn goes back in time to investigate what Maori did when faced with unknown diseases coming from Europeans, and Selina has a few tales to tell on how to prevent scurvy. After the pandemic, our plant of the week is gloriously blooming Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-625627-200617-144500.mp3 Selina and Karen are going with the flow, investigating streams and streamside planting this week. Our plant of the week doesn't mind the wet and also has insulating properties... Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-628286-200624-144500.mp3 Beware the locusts! Karyn reports on devastating swarms of plague proportions around the world while Selina is more concerned with biosecurity (or lack of it) at home. How do we quarantine our plants? Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-629584-200701-144500.mp3 Karyn gives sweet peas a chance this week, and the stars shine for Matariki in Selina's storytime. Snuggle up and listen! Wed, 1 Jul 2020 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-629686-200708-144500.mp3 Snuggle up! Karyn investigates the Big Chill affecting our plants and Selina's Plant of the Week has narcissistic tendencies. Wed, 8 Jul 2020 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-632258-200715-144500.mp3 Karyn expands on the science of composting while Selina checks her checklist of gardening tools. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-656231-200812-144500.mp3 Selina gets carried away exploring the world of plants all over the planet and finds out some of the history of where it all began and why. Our obsession with classifying and growing unknown/forbidden plants knows no bounds until legal restrictions and/or climate change put an end to it! Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-657629-200819-144500.mp3 Selina delves further into the botanical collecting side of gardening and Karyn discovers a very important plant for these very interesting times. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-660391-200826-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn are out of the studio recording in the garden (in their bubbles) bringing to you what's happening right now on the ground. Plus our refreshing plant of the week is an essential ingredient in the kitchen. Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-664486-200909-144500.mp3 Selina explores the scented delights of the garden with extra fragrant plants. Karyn picks a winner for our plant of the week. Wed, 9 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-668590-200916-144500.mp3 Karyn tackles the yard and decides against grass. Selina brings us an easy-care plant of the week that's a perfect match. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-668695-200923-144500.mp3 We're celebrating spring! Selina presents the meanings behind flowers A-M. Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-668801-200930-144500.mp3 We're celebrating spring! Karyn presents the meanings behind flowers N-Z. Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:09:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-680914-201014-144500.mp3 Karyn advocates growing your lawn and Selina's Plant of the Week can get up to 50 metres high... Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:10:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-691707-201104-144500.mp3 We can't stop twittering about the birds in our garden. How can we help them and how can they help us? Wed, 4 Nov 2020 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-704006-201111-144500.mp3 We're all about potatoes this week! Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-709557-201118-144500.mp3 We're into fixing nitrogen and how growing legumes can help us. Look no further than peas and beans... Wed, 18 Nov 2020 14:11:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-719355-201202-144500.mp3 When you have an abundant food supply what do you do with the excess? Karyn investigates the options, from industry wide to grassroots level. Selina's plant of the week keeps on giving to your friends and family... Wed, 2 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-719461-201209-144500.mp3 Selina visits Tauranga on one of her garden rambles, and rates gardens around NZ. Karyn picks an iconic landmark for her plant of the week. Wed, 9 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-719568-201216-144500.mp3 Karyn gets into the workings of ecosystems this episode, while Selina's Plant of the Week can't survive without it Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-723397-201223-144500.mp3 While we’re all enjoying the arrival of summer, Karyn and Selina are only happy when it rains! After a year of low rainfall, we all need water and our plants need it more than ever. This week’s plant of the week is grapes. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-723502-201230-144500.mp3 Selina and Terri talk trees and find out more about Aotearoa's own National Arboretum in Gisborne. Wed, 30 Dec 2020 14:12:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-732981-210120-144500.mp3 We discuss how we remember our loved ones who have passed on, and our beautiful plant of the week is a survivor, one we love (or love to hate) as it's so hard to kill! Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-733085-210127-144500.mp3 Karyn explains her new discovery - syntropic agroforesty. Is it destined to be the answer to our planet's agricultural woes? It's berry season for our Plant of the week. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 14:01:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-733188-210203-144500.mp3 Karyn delves further into syntropic gardening. Meanwhile our plant of the week could lend a bit of height to your backyard. However it is not a tree.... Wed, 3 Feb 2021 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-733292-210210-144500.mp3 If this is your garden, then your work is cut out for you. Selina gives some tips on what to do with clay soil. Don't despair! Karyn shares a very popular edible plant in America that could help.... Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-733397-210217-144500.mp3 We go all arty-farty in this episode with creative ideas for focal points in your garden... Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-737075-210224-144500.mp3 Karyn explores the pros and cons of garden spiders - and Selina has TWO spider-related plants of the week. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:02:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/2021-03-03-Garden%20Planet_mixdown.mp3 Karyn explores the biodiversity on our Garden Planet and what it means for us humans. Selina finds a rare handsome plant everyone ought to grow that was saved from extinction. Wed, 3 Mar 2021 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-739880-210310-144500.mp3 Karyn and Andrew talk hedges, what to plant, how to clip, and does it matter if they aren't dead straight? Wed, 10 Mar 2021 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-739986-210317-144500.mp3 Karyn explores gardening in the 'good old days' before garden centres and consumerism came along...although Selina reckons slavery wasn't much different with her plant of the week. Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-742539-210324-144500.mp3 Selina and Karyn consider going to the many garden events on all month long at EcoFest West. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-743951-210331-144500.mp3 Seed saving, cutting, divisions - find out the best way to grow new plants for free. Go forth and multiply! Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:03:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-744057-210407-144500.mp3 Flat earthers need not listen - we are talking about hugelkultur the new way of raised bed gardening, mounds built on rotting wood. Our plant of the week is a spring surprise! Wed, 7 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-753737-210414-144500.mp3 Karyn gives us the fascinating history of Chinese gardeners growing veges for the market in Aotearoa. Our plant of the week is dropping fruit in everyone's backyards this month. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-763613-210428-144500.mp3 Selina investigates the ragged history of paper...can gardeners return to it now after our disastrous fling with plastic? After all, it is made from plants. Karyn finds out what feverfew does in her garden. Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:04:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-769148-210505-144500.mp3 Karyn explores a real life Plants vs Zombies. There are some plants that you don't want growing near your nearest and dearest as they will suck out the life of them. Our plant of the week though is touted as "Nature's gift to Humanity' - the Neem Tree, the non-toxic and non-poisonous answer to all gardener's pests? Wed, 5 May 2021 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-769260-210512-144500.mp3 Karyn shares how plants are energy powerhouses. Selina's favourite leafy green plant of the week, silverbeet, is a vege anybody can grow. Wed, 12 May 2021 14:05:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-791250-210616-144500.mp3 Fab Garden Mama Kristy Gularso lets Selina in on the hot new trends for indoor plants. We catch up with handy tips and a chance to win a fab plant prize pack as well. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-796588-210623-144500.mp3 We are the weedeaters this time, as we forage for edible weeds in our garden. Which ones are the tastiest? Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-798022-210630-144500.mp3 We are halfway there! Selina reminds us to get involved with tree planting and Karyn waxes lyrical about Persimmons. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:06:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-802149-210707-144500.mp3 Karyn's soil test results are in, and Selina mulls over what to do when all our ground is lost. On the bright side, we have a plant that happily grows in mud. Wed, 7 Jul 2021 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-804936-210714-144500.mp3 A delve into the wild and wonderful world of gardening Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-805043-210721-144500.mp3 We keep our gardens beautiful but what about ourselves? Selina looks into natural beauty treatments for a gardener's skin, while Karyn checks out the ones for hair. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-805151-210728-144500.mp3 Karyn explains the uses of henna for a natural hair dye, and Selina's plant of the week is the most beautiful Rose. She has a rosewater recipe for keeping us smelling sweet. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:07:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-807669-210804-144500.mp3 We consider five plants that changed our world. Karyn goes for ones that fights evil or make great medicine and Selina picks ones that are have been significant for our whenua. Wed, 4 Aug 2021 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-807777-210811-144500.mp3 Our extended list of plants that changed our world include Karyn's picks for dye and medicine, while Selina considers which ones made the most impact for our town and countryside. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-807883-210818-144500.mp3 Karyn uncovers the truth about synthetic fertilisers while Selina has found an amazing plant of the week that could provide both fertiliser and oxygen for another planet! Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-809093-210825-144500.mp3 Sharpen your tools it's time to take inventory on what works for us in the garden. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 14:08:00 +1200 https://plfm01s1.blob.core.windows.net/episodes/episode-886034-220615-144500.mp3 Our gardens have been turned upside down by Covid, so Karyn's having a design consult with Selina on starting afresh with a new garden makeover. The plant of the week is a flower that will be very at home in an English country garden. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:06:00 +1200