Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine

Weeding in a no dig garden - well a few things to ponder here. Not all weeds are created equal. Are they actually doing good things for your soil, can they be chopped and dropped or can they be given a quick tug out of the soil? But, what if you are a devilish bit of buttercup or a clump of grass - well then you might just have to get the fork or digging utensil out for those guys. Not everything is black and white and in this episode Kath gives you some info to help you in a weeding dilemma.

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

What a title! Worms - yes worms. In particular the ones in worm farms, or in the ground in a bucket. Either way, questions from our lovely listeners on a) what are the white worms in my worm farm and b) an amazing worm farm problem where the owner spends ages "rescuing" the worms when trying to get to the castings. A fun and practical guide to these hard working low paid troops.

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

Green Crops, to chop or not to chop, that is the question - or one of them for this season. And the answer is......it depends. Basically chop when you need to, drop it like it hot, or compost it if not. Don't be overdoing it slashing and a bashing, so listen up and find out why. It is a nice gentle approach to chop'n and drop'n.

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

Fruit Trees - bees a buzzing, buds a budding and branches a bending - something like that. What that means is spring is upon us and there are things to be looking at, trying and analysing so this episode takes us through the magic and miracle that is the fruit tree, in spring.

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

Chookies, fab to own, not as easy as you would think to care for. But easy when you know how, and in this episode Kath gives us advice on how to care for these curious busy feathered creatures.

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