Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine

Kumara it turns out has it's own preferred way of being harvested, AND it can make a great indoor plant AND you can eat the leaves! AND more info in this episode of how to harvest this glorious sweet kiwi veggie. SWEEEEET... Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

PEAS! The most grown veggie BUT the least seen in the house. Why? Because they are so darn good they get eaten before they make it out of the garden. How do we ensure our cup overfloweth? Our cup is full to foison, our cup runneth over? Well, listen in here and find out from our resident gardening guru Kath Irvine. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Fruit Trees - love a proper spot to hang out in your garden and give you wonderful gifts each year, but they will only be happy with some simple planning. Kath Irvine has GREAT tips for how to plan for these trees that will give you delight rather than dejection. Stake them out first - yes, do nothing but put a bit of wood in the ground and look up, look down, put your left foot in and shake it all about. Ok not quite like that, so listen in and find out more. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Controversial episode this one. To raise ones bed or not to raise ones bed. We are still talking about gardening here, not our sleeply slumber rooms. Some advice on what or what not to do, why some beds do WAY more harm than good, and how you can raise your own beds with some natural timbers (NEVER TREATED PLEASE). Best thing ever is to just pile soil up high to allow heat to get into the soil quicker. A super packed load of info on this super interesting subject. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz

Compost - how to tell when it is ready and is Blood & Bone good to use. Hmmn, an interesting insight into the use of this fertiliser, and while it may be good for the garden, it may not be so good for you. We may just save you some dollars and a plastic bag or 2 in this episode.

Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz

This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz