Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine

The slimy guys are on the menu today (not literally) but today we find out how to deal with these little critters, and, what IS the dealio with them? Why are they in the garden, what do they get up to, are they an essential part of a naturally occurring environment and what can we do to keep them at bay without killing the planet and each other in the meantime? So much to discuss. 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

Strawberries - why are we talking about them in May? Well dear listener, because now is the time to get ready for these nourishing delights. Where to plant them, what varieties are out there, how do you plant them and how to get the best out of these delights of nature - it's all wrapped up in this easily digestible episode with Kath Irvine and Catherine Scullin. 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

Green crops, what are they, when do I plant them, what jolly good are they and isn't this just a living mulch? Glad you asked, because Kath Irvine is here to answer those questions and 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

Confusion over living mulch is rampant, just like nature. Speaking of, does nature plant herself out in neat little rows? Does she get out a ruler and measure where another plant may grow? Is she like a great Police song singing "don't stand so close to me?". No, none of those things. But why? Because nature knows best. Listen in here about how great a living mulch is and how and why it's a great thing to do. And some great advice on soil. 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