All The Dirt Gardening, Sustainability and Food

Each year Trevor Paddenburg and Val Vallee organise the Edible Gardens Festival a truly inspiring event where people can visit and learn from fellow gardeners how to grow the most fabulous variety of fruit, vegetable and herb plants. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Steve and Deryn share some of their favourite tips for getting the best results from your garden. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

One of Australia's most respected Plantsman, John Colwill was awarded the Order of Australia for his outstanding contribution to the horticultural industry. John chats with Deryn sharing his passion, knowledge and love of trees and nature. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Much admired and respected Chef Guy Jefferys chats with Deryn about Kitchen Community and growing food at home. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Brad Adams grew up with a passion for the ocean and a desire to work with mother nature. Today he produces sustainably farmed Abalone in some of the most pristine waters the world has to offer. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

One of Australia's most gifted wildlife photographers, Georgina is passionate about nature. Her books For The Love Of Flora and For The Love Of Birds celebrate the enchantment, beauty and diversity of our natural world. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

We chat about different ways to get the most from your Summer Harvest and its that time of year when honey abounds, we talk to Adam Bernhagen about his family's Meadery. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Laura has a passion for growing rare and unusual vegetables. Through her business, Thrive Sustainability, she encourages others to share the joy of growing the unusual.

Emilie Bell travels the Asia Pacific region working with farmers and communities sourcing Essential Oils. Establishing ethical and sustainable connections and practices is her primary objective.

Steve and Deryn chat about all the things they love about summer in the garden.

Steve chats with Dan about his career change from school teacher to passionate organic market gardener. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Deryn chats with Darren Kirwood about all things lawn from the best varieties to easy care and maintenance. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Patrick Courtney joins Deryn to explain the mystery behind chlorotic decline a syndrome that was having devastating effects on the majestic trees in Western Australia's Kings Park. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Bee keeping is an absolute joy but comes with challenges and responsibilities. Ally and Steph host the What's the Buzz podcast and are passionate about education. With Varroa mite now present within Australia its never been more important to keep informed and aware. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Deryn speaks with Lynne Chapman and Jan Eastman from Heritage Roses Australia about the beauty and history of old-world roses https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

We talk with Chelsea Payne who leads a passionate team of qualified arborists who look after the beautiful trees of Kings Park in Perth, Western Australia. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Annuals bring so much colour and joy to the garden. They are affordable, cheerful and easy grow. For pots, hanging baskets or filling those gaps between the perennials there's plenty to choose from for every season. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Seeds are the embryonic stage of the plant life cycle and on this episode Mathew teaches us about seeds and seed collection. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off www.hoselink.com.au/win

Kirsten Bradley together with partner Nick Ritar are educators in the truest sense. At a time when connecting with our gardens, the earth, our environment, and each other has never been more important the Milkwood handbook offers practical solutions for mindful daily living and restoring balance in our lives. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

AB Bishop loves natural, native gardens and in her latest book co-written with designer Phillip Withers, she chats about how the combined elements of design and good plant choice can create attractive gardens that give a sense of place and provide habitat for wildlife. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Compostable Kate is social media icon with her passionate and unique ability to spread the word on how to produce the most wonderful compost and biochar at home. https://www.hoselink.com.au/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=all+the+dirt&utm_campaign=5+percent+off

Elle Jenkins studied horticulture after leaving her career of 17 years as a police officer. After developing a passion for the many benefits herbal teas have to offer Elle went on to start growing, processing and selling her own range of herbal teas under the brand Australian Medicinal Teas

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general maintenance.

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite deciduous fruit trees including tips on planting, pruning, harvesting and general care and maintenance.

Deryn chats with Angie Thomas about her new book Top 50 Edible Plants For Pots, A joint collaboration with Yates Angie's book shows us how to grow our own food in the smallest places.

Graham Upson had been commercially producing mushrooms for the major supermarkets for decades before turning his full attention to the healing world of medicinal mushrooms. Together with his wife Lee and daughter Catherine Touchwood Mushrooms are now leading producers of the most pure source of these incredible gifts from nature.

Steve and Deryn chat with Costa about the joy of gardening, growing food and chickens,

Steve talks to Ashley from Monty Compost about everything composting and how our mobile phones can help make the perfect compost.

Steve and Deryn chat tips and hints around planting out the winter vegie garden.

Seasol is a much loved Australian company that has supplied Australian gardeners with quality and innovative products for decades.

Paul West is an inspiration, from the highly successful TV series River Cottage, presenting on ABC's Back Roads, Co founder of Grow It Local and much loved author including his new book Home Grown.

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite coloured foliage plants and the joy that foliage colour can bring to the garden.

Dr Chris Williams is a lecturer in Urban Agriculture, his passion for promoting productive food gardens includes an emphasis on the successful introduction of tropical species into cooler climates.

Rodney Dunn and Severine Demanet co-founded the Agrarian Kitchen and cooking school in Tasmania. Their love and passion for food has taken them on a journey that today offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to grow and taste seasonal food at its very best. Together with head gardener Mitch Thiessen and a wonderful group of staff they provide a unique experience sharing their knowledge on how to bring the garden and kitchen together.

From nursery worker to Director of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Deryn chats to Sue about her incredible and exciting horticultural career and journey.

Steve chats with succulent grower Damian Kerin one of Australia's most experienced nurseryman. Damian shares his tips and hints with home gardeners on growing these wonderful garden jewels.

David Hohnen was awarded the Order of Australia in 2018 for his outstanding services to the Australian Wine Industry. A true pioneer and innovator of his time.

Deryn and Angus Stewart chat collecting and saving seed with Neroli Forster from The Seed Shed and then Steve catches up with Louise and Jamie from The Edible Forest in the Yarra Valley.

Deryn and Steve chat summer projects in the garden.

Kirsty and Jesse contestants on Channel Nine's hit series The Block won backyard week in 2021 with their outstanding landscape design.

Angus Stewart plant breeder and author chats with Deryn about his new book he wrote with his daughter Emma "Future Proof Your Garden" Environmentally suitable ways to grow more with less.

Anthony is an Environmental Engineer specialising in eco-friendly, sustainable wastewater management particularly greywater reuse and waterless composting toilets.

Adam Woodhams is a communicator with a life long love of gardening and DIY. Deryn and Steve chat with Adam about his horticultural and media career, home garden and passion for sustainability.

With 30 internationally recognised design awards and 15 gold medals Jim Fogarty is one of Australia's leading garden designers. Deryn talks to Jim about current garden trends, designing to a budget and what its like creating a display garden at the big national and international garden shows.

The Smart Veggie Patch is an inspirational and sharp reminder of why it is so important to grow at least a portion of our own food while providing practical and helpful advice on the best approach to achieving great results.

Illustrator Brenna Quinlan and musician Charlie Mgee from Formidable Vegetable strive to make the world a better place by empowering people to make positive change.

Cedar Anderson together with his father Stuart, invented the Flow Hive an innovation that has changed the world of backyard bee keeping.

Mathew Evans chats with Deryn about the joys and challenges of growing your own food.

Lucy's book The Kitchen Garden focuses on plants destined for the dinner plate. From sowing to harvesting to preparing a delicious meal 55 plants are covered in detail to guarantee your gardening success.

Clive Digney's Earth Ship home is an extraordinary environmental and community achievement. Peter Thorn was a founder of The Tree Society. With over 29,000 members the society had a significant impact on the West Australian landscape.