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In this podcast Donna Balzer interviews fascinating gardeners and growers to reveal their secrets for growing soil, saffron, citrus and more. Donna explores the topic, answers your questions and extracts the gardening gold – that tidbit of genius shared by guests. If you are a gardener ready for the next level then this podcast will help you grow.
Ready to learn tips from growers who are producing exceptional crops with unusual methods? Subscribe on a platform below to the podcast you have been waiting for.
Listen to the Latest Episodes
Season 3
S3 EPISODE 1 – Citizen Seed Trials
S3 Episode 2 – Herbal Houseplants
S3 Episode 3 – Home Garden Tips From Farmer John
Season 2
S2 Episode 1 – From CSA to Onions and Garlic
S2 Episode 2 – All About Luffa
S2 Episode 3 – We All Need A Bit of Therapy!
S2 Episode 4 – Feed the Worms, feed your soil
S2 Episode 5 – Save Seeds: they will adapt
S2 Episode 6 – Breeding New Tomatoes
S2 Episode 7 – Canadian Carrot Grower
S2 Episode 8 – Customize Your Greenhouse
S2 Episode 9 – The Natural Gardener
S2 Episode 10 – Plant Partners: Science Based Companion Planting
S2 Episode 11 – Livestock-Part 1: Chickens
S2 Episode 12- Home Garden Livestock Part 2: Ducks
S2 Episode 13 – Mid-Summer Check-Up in the Garden
S2 Episode 14 – Growing Organic Garlic for Flavour and Money
S2 Episode 15 – Food Gardens at Hollyhock Retreat Centre
S2 Episode 16 – Making Maple Syrup
Season 1
Episode 1 – Growing Saffron: tips from the field
Episode 2 – A Renter’s Market Garage Garden: growing greens in a small space
Episode 3 – Canadian Citrus Growing: tips from a northern gardener
Episode 4 – Transforming Soil: From gravel to garden with leaves and manure
Episode 5 – The Tables are Turned: Robyn interviews Donna
Episode 6 – Tomato Farmers: Getting a Late Start
Episode 7 – Epic Tomatoes: Interview with Author Craig LeHoullier
Episode 8 – Before You Build or Buy: Home Greenhouse Primer
Episode 9 – Grow Outside Your Zone With Fabric Bags
Episode 10 – Grow Food Now From Seed This Spring
Episode 11 – Growing Food in Rain Gutters
Episode 12 – Grow Figs with Steven Biggs: Tips & Tricks for Success
Episode 13 – Build Better Soils with Biochar
Episode 14 – Foraging: Collecting and Eating Wild Food
Episode 15 – Beyond The Intelligent Gardener – Grow Vibrating Vegetables
Episode 16 – Managing Veggie Pests with Biodiversity
Episode 17 – Growing to Perfection with Well Researched Fertilizer
Episode 18 – Growing & Harvesting Organic Potatoes
Episode 19 – Food Security Lessons Learned from Cuba
Episode 20 – Grow lemons in Canada with or without a greenhouse
Hi I’m Donna –
Garden expert, regular guest on CBC radio in Alberta and host of internationally aired Bugs & Blooms on HGTV.
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