Your Garden Coach NZ

Ali Soper and Hannah Twiss

50 episodes · en-nz

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Guiding keen new gardeners to become confident vegetable growers no matter the size of your garden or your skill level.
We aim to share tips and tricks to help you grow healthy, nutrient-rich vegetables.
Based in the Central Otago region of New Zealand.
Happy gardening

Episodes

Mid-Winter - The Microbes Are Still Working
52 min · Jul 3, 2026
Early Winter - Maintenance & Planning
58 min · Jun 1, 2026
Late Autumn - Pumpkins: Are You Setting Them Up for a Strong Harvest?
31 min · May 6, 2026
Awakino Station Visit
29 min · Apr 18, 2026
Mid Autumn - Fejoa: A New Zealand Garden Staple
58 min · Apr 1, 2026
Bonus Episode: Dr Compost- Biochar
34 min · Mar 13, 2026
Your Autumn Guide to Four-Bed Crop Rotation
66 min · Mar 2, 2026
Supporting Soil Microbiology: Are You Feeding What You Can’t See?
48 min · Feb 20, 2026
Planting a Tea Garden: Are You Growing What You’ll Actually Use?
31 min · Feb 12, 2026
Winter Tunnel House: Are You Preparing Now or Catching Up Later?
45 min · Feb 5, 2026
The Summer Harvest: Are You Picking, Pruning, and Using It All?
32 min · Jan 31, 2026
Leafy Greens – Why Every Garden Needs a Steady Crop Like This
29 min · Jan 22, 2026
Garlic - A Slow Crop With Big Rewards
37 min · Jan 16, 2026
Strawberries – What Keeps Them Happy All Summer Long?
46 min · Jan 9, 2026
Heat-Proofing Your Summer Garden – What Helps Plants Cope When the Heat Arrives?
45 min · Jan 1, 2026
Mast Years: Are We Paying Attention to One of Nature's Most Powerful Cycles?
33 min · Dec 25, 2025
Zucchini: Are You Growing More Than You Can Use?
29 min · Dec 20, 2025
Bonus Episode: Farm My School - How a Regenerative School Farm Brings Community Back to Life
28 min · Dec 17, 2025
Tomatoes – Do You Know Whether Yours Are Determinate or Indeterminate?
26 min · Dec 12, 2025
Fruit Tree Pruning: Are You Helping or Hindering Your Orchard?
36 min · Dec 6, 2025
Dead Soil in Pots: Can You Bring It Back to Life?
31 min · Nov 28, 2025
Parsnips: Tough, Sweet and Slow to Germinate… But Worth the Wait?
41 min · Nov 20, 2025
Rhubarb and Hügelkultur: A Reliable Perennial and a Resilient Bed System… Are They in Your Garden Yet?
33 min · Nov 14, 2025
Pumpkins: Compost, Heat, and Space… Are You Giving Them What They Need?
40 min · Nov 6, 2025
Spinach
36 min · Oct 26, 2025