That's How We Grow

Model, magazine editor, TV presenter, cookbook author and more, Deborah Huttonhas achieved plenty in life. But can she garden? Deb joins Charlie to chat about her gardening experience, what happened to her indoor plants and what she can incorporate into her new home renovation. Deb also discusses her skin cancer journey and how it led to her amazing hat range. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Juliet Love is co-host on Better Homes & Gardens and married to the host of THWG, Charlie Albone. Juliet and Charlie break down how their home structure works, the battle over flowering plants and edible plants and the importance of including indoor plants.Juliet also reveals her pride in purchasing bargains to decorate a room. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wanted to know the inside secrets of an award winning garden designer? Myles Baldwin is the founder of a prestigious landscape architecture studio which has won multiple international awards.Myles joins host Charlie Albone and breaks down their shared love of landscape design, the projects that excite them and what you can do to improve your green space. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chase host and co-host of The Morning Show, Larry Emdur, exposes celebrity gardens as well as his own shipping container made home.  Joining host Charlie Albone, they run through their questionable dancing skills on Dancing With The Stars, what Larry looks for in his property investments and his beginning steps into gardening and the beautiful nature in Kangaroo Valley.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lawn connoisseur Ben Sims (AKA @lawntips), reveals the secrets behind his viral lawn videos that make watching grass grow interesting. Learn about his favourite lawn types - and what he doesn’t like, along with tips to get your lawn looking immaculate.  Ben also breaks down how he has created a Par 3 course in his very own backyard! Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compost Queen Kate Flood breaks down the basics of composting and the importance of having a nutritious garden with host Charlie Albone. Kate gives us the best tips and tricks to help step-up your household waste management and make your garden a regenerative garden! Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Albone is joined by award winning garden designer Phillip Johnson to chat about all things garden design including Phil’s winning Best in Show Chelsea Flower Show design, now recreated in Melbourne. Hear how you can incorporate natural designs into your home garden from two of Australia’s leading landscape designers.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to:charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to season 3!Celebrity chef Curtis Stone reveals the must-grow herbs and vegies for your home garden in this episode of That’s How We Grow.  Joining host Charlie Albone, he runs through growing Australian natives in LA, incorporating fresh grown produce into your daily meals and tackles typical challenges of growing a thriving vegie patch.Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a way to finish this season! Two of Australia’s best garden designers share their insights on garden design and what inspires them. The amazing Paul Bangay joins Charlie Albone to discuss how his garden designs have evolved over the years, the passion and inspiration for his incredible designs, and Paul’s amazing gardens at his Stonefield property in Victoria. Their shared passion for gardening and garden design is infectious and will inspire you to think about your own garden.  On today’s episode:Where Paul’s passion for gardening beganHow travel inspires Paul’s designsThe changing trends of what Australians want from their gardenHow Stonefields has evolved over the yearsThe rewards you can expect from working in your vegetable patchThe importance of maintenance for your gardenAnd the role Harold the peacock plays in Paul’s garden Today’s Guest: Paul Bangay OAM is one of Australia’s most well-renowned landscape designers, with an extensive list of public and private commissions in Australia and beyond. Paul has been creating gardens that boast timeless charm and classic simplicity for over 25 years. In 2001, he was awarded the Centenary Medal for his contribution to public design projects. Paul has appeared on a number of gardening and lifestyle programs and published many widely-anticipated books, the most recent being ‘Small Garden Design’ (2019).  We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Look after your plants in the summer months, with advice from the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-keep-plants-safe-during-the-summer-months/ Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jump in, we’re putting in a pool! The great Australian dream of having a pool in the backyard remains incredibly popular. Charlie Albone is joined by award-winning landscape architect Tristan Peirce to discuss garden design, plant selection, current global pool trends, incorporating a pool and finding the balance of blending your garden design into the natural environment. These two highly credentialed garden designers highlight the importance of how a talented landscape designer can help you with your garden design to have a great sanctuary you’ll love spending time in.  On today’s episode:How Tristan developed his landscape architect careerThe importance of soil preparation prior to plantingThe different challenges West Australian soils and climate presentTips to keep leaves and soil out of a poolGlobal pool trendsTristan’s tops trees around a pool Today’s Guest: Tristan Peirce is an award-winning landscape architect based in Perth, Western Australia. With over 16 years of experience in both residential and commercial fields, Tristan established his own landscape architecture business, tristanpeirce, in 2018. The business aims to provide innovative and bespoke landscape architecture, pool and garden designs for residential spaces and has received four awards from the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects and the Western Australian Landscape Design Association.  We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The importance of insects such as bees for your garden, particularly your vegetable patch, can't be underestimated. Johanna Griggs has become incredibly passionate and interested in the humble bee. This passion is driving her gardening practices, which sees Johanna grow about 85% of the fruits and veggies she and her family eats. Charlie and Johanna share their passion for growing vegetables, compost and getting people involved in gardening. On today’s episode:Johanna’s love of the garden and outdoorsJohanna’s incredible passion for beesThe importance of different plants to attract and support beesThe variety of plants Johanna grows in her vegetable patchJohanna’s work with Beyond Blue Today’s Guest: Johanna Griggs AM is an Australian television presenter, having hosted Better Homes and Gardens, House Rules, House Calls to The Rescue along with being one of 7's longest serving and most accomplished Sports hosts... including 8 Olympic Games, 3 Paralympic Games along with multiple world championships and Commonwealth Games. Johanna began her career in the pool as a competitive swimmer, winning a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games, and a silver medal at the 1991 World Championships... before retiring at the age of 19. Having hosted the 12-logie award-winning show Better Homes and Gardens for 19 years, she has become an Australian household name. She is a board member for Beyond Blue and works closely with the Humpty Dumpty Foundation and the McGrath Foundation. We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Keen to build your own raised garden bed? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-build-a-raised-bed/ Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone  This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The transformation of land from a dairy farm to a macadamia farm makes for an amazing story. Charlie speaks with Martin and Will Brook to understand the journey they undertook, bringing the rainforest back and supporting the natural environment to improve their farming business. Martin and Will provide a great example of how supporting native plants thrive, but also help green your garden. On today’s episode:How Brookfarm transformed their previously degraded landHow anyone can regenerate their land with the right knowledgeThe many benefits of supporting the natural habitatHow supporting the natural environment supports pest managementAnd just what makes the Brookfarm muesli so delicious?!Today’s guest: Martin and Pam Brook began their family's journey to the country by purchasing Brookfarm in 1989. Back then, it was a rundown dairy farm. Working with the local environment, they began to transform the property, embracing the small pocket of rainforest that remained and supporting it to rejuvenate. Planting macadamia trees, a natural rainforest plant, transformed the farm's practices. With a focus on working with the environment to support the health of everything, Brookfarm is a leading sustainability led business. With son Will Brook now managing the business, the Brook family continue to see the farm’s business evolve and support the rainforest surrounding it. We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWant to learn how you can promote biodiversity in your garden? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/promoting-biodiversity-in-your-garden/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing your own fruit and vegetables is incredibly rewarding (and just occasionally frustrating thanks to pests!). Charlie talks to Lee Sullivan, a great home gardener who has converted her backyard to grow plenty of different food for her family. From the benefits of home grown food, to the importance of having a range of flowering plants, Charlie and Lee will fill you with knowledge for how you can start or expand your veggie patch! On today’s episode:How Lee started growing her own foodHow anyone can start growing their own food in their backyard, regardless of sizeTips on companion plantingThe importance of supporting and feeding your soilThe story behind the giant carrots Lee has grown About Lee Sullivan:Lee Sullivan is an Australian instagram blogger and the creator of @urbanveggiepatch - an Instagram account where she documents her flourishing backyard garden and provides gardening and harvesting tips for her 144,000 followers. Her online blog gives advice on all things green, from how to grow the best carrots to mastering organic pest control. Lee was recently featured in Rebecca Gross’s book Urban Homesteads: how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.  We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.au Do you want to start your own vegetable patch? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-create-a-veggie-patch-from-scratch/ Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_albone  This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freshly grown food provides the best ingredients when cooking, and growing vegetables in large quantities brings its own challenges for everyone, whether in the backyard vegetable patch or on a large farm. Charlie tucks in with Matt Moran to discuss Matt’s amazing journey with food and farming, and how he grows produce for his own restaurants.  On today’s episode:How Matt Moran become a chef and restaurateurEating and cooking produce when it is in seasonMatt’s favourite vegetables and herbs to growHow Matt works with his team to deliver a fresh seasonal menuMatt’s vegetable patch on his farmAbout Matt MoranMatt Moran is an award-winning Australian chef and restaurateur who is considered to be the pioneer of ‘paddock to plate’ philosophy in Australia. As owner of some of the most well-established and respected dining venues in Australia, he has appeared on many Australian cooking shows and has authored multiple successful cooking books. While being one of the most notable cooking personalities in the country, Matt still owns and operates a property in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, supplying beef and lamb to his restaurants. We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auInterested in how to grow your own vegetable patch? Check out the STIHL blog for all your gardening questions.https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-create-a-vegetable-patch/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram: @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL AustraliaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A beautiful lush green lawn is admired by everyone. But how do you keep your lawn thriving, or how do you lay a new one? Charlie Albone is joined by an expert in the game, Graeme Colless, director at Evergreen Turf to answer all your questions. Supplying turf to some of the biggest sports stadiums in the country, and sowing turf at major horse racing tracks and golf courses, Graeme knows plenty about growing and maintaining lovely lawns. Charlie and Graeme discuss:The importance of good preparation for your lawnWhat to consider when choosing your lawn varietyHow to have your lawn the best in the streetHow to help your lawn recover after being impacted by heavy rainAbout Graeme CollessGraeme Colless is the director of Evergreen Turf, a turf company that maintains, renovates and constructs a variety of projects in the sports fields and landscape industry. Having directed projects such as the Sydney Cricket Ground, Bankwest Stadium, Randwick Racecourse and a number of major golf courses, Graeme is an expert in the lawn industry.We love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auLearn more about how to care for your lawn from the STIHL blog:https://blog.stihl.com.au/how-to-rejuvenate-your-lawn/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie is back for season 2 of That’s How We Grow! With an amazing line-up of guests, Charlie will be chatting with some incredible gardening experts throughout the season so you can grow and cultivate your best garden yet! Opening the new season, Charlie is joined by the former queen of breakfast television, Samantha Armytage. Listen to Sam talk about her own lifestyle treeseachange - from the beaches of Bondi to her tranquil country garden and animals. From kangaroos to hares, she’s experienced everything in between. For Charlie, a country garden can be a thing of wild beauty – the space and opportunities available are a designer's dream and the possibilities endless. Charlie shows you how you can embrace the best of both worlds; the joy of native plants, and the structure of English traditional gardens. On this episode, we discuss:Sam’s passion for her native gardenHow to combine a formal garden with native and drought resistant plantsThe lifestyle change of living in a rural areaAdvice for making a tree changeThe joys and challenges of native animals in your gardenAbout Samantha ArmytageConsidered the ‘Queen of Morning Television’, Samantha Armytage is an Australian journalist, television presenter and podcast host. Best known for her previous role as the co-host of Network Seven’s Sunrise, Samantha is now a columnist in lifestyle magazine Stellar. In 2021, she launched her podcast Something to Talk About with Samantha Armytage in collaboration with Stellar, discussing a range of topics with experts, influential friends and everyday Australians. In 2014, she authored her autobiography ‘Shine’, taking readers through lessons about life, career and relationships. She is an ambassador for Soldier On and the Sony Foundation.  We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind you local STIHL dealer, there are over 600 across Australia: https://www.stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspxWebsite: stihl.com.au/ Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back for a second season of That's How We Grow, in partnership with STIHL. Episode 1 is arriving today, with new episodes being released every two weeks!THAT'S HOW WE GROW is a podcast produced by host Charlie Albone in partnership with STIHL. Each fortnight Charlie welcomes gardening experts and Aussie icons to talk about the best tips, power tools and overall garden goodness. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you!We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind you local STIHL dealer, there are over 600 across Australia: https://www.stihl.com.au/dealer-locator.aspxWebsite: stihl.com.au/ Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Albone is incredibly passionate about garden design. His garden displays at the Chelsea Flower Show are some of his career highlights. To indulge in this passion, Charlie is joined by friend and fellow designer Michael Bates. As an experienced garden designer, Michael joins Charlie to discuss the planning process for designing a beautiful garden and how they work with their respective clients to achieve this.On today’s episode:Michael’s approach to designing a gardenWhat aims to have in mind when designing a gardenThe importance of having a garden fitting its surroundsAt what stage do you get a professional involved in your garden designMichael’s involvement with Mayfield, the largest privately owned garden in the southern hemisphereAbout Michael BatesWith over 30 years designing and landscaping, Michael has a wealth of experience in gardens. Michael and his team create, build and maintain beautiful gardens. So passionate in fact about Australian gardens, Michael has written a book called The New Australian Garden.We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all battle with garden maintenance at times, so Charlie catches up with David Laughlin from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to learn how the professionals approach this dilemma. If you love to get into the garden, or prefer to sit back and enjoy its aura, Charlie and David provide advice around just how best to plan and manage your garden. So, to help you spend more time enjoying and savouring your garden, rather than being intimidated and slaving away, Charlie and David provide their knowledge and expertise for you.On today’s episode:- How to prioritise your garden maintenance- How do professional gardeners plan their maintenance program- The focus on organic garden practices to manage pests and weeds- The tools every good gardener needs- The importance of analysing your soil and area before planting- Low maintenance plants for high impact- What you can learn from killing a plantAbout David LaughlinDavid Laughlin has been with the Botanic Gardens for over ten years working in the horticulture team. He is the Curator Manager at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and has a keen interest in perennial borders, annual colour displays and Australian Asteraceae.We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auWebsite: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie catches up with his good friend, Andrew Winter, who he misses immensely after the 13-years they spent together filming Selling Houses Australia. The two catch up and discuss just how important a garden is when putting your home up for sale, with Andrew sharing his knowledge on how a beautiful garden can support the sale of your home. Many people focus on the interior of a home when selling while often the garden is overlooked. Completing some small jobs in the garden prior to sale can make a big difference to the sale price.On today’s episode:The value a beautiful garden can add to a homeHow to recognise a well-maintained garden compared to a quick clean-up prior to saleAndrew’s poor gardening abilitiesAndrew’s secret history of gardeningTips for cleaning up prior to saleTrends in gardens supporting strong home salesHow home automation can boost your sale priceFind out if Andrew misses Charlie on Selling Houses AustraliaAbout Andrew WinterHost of Selling Houses Australian and Love It or List It, Andrew is a highly experienced real estate agent who knows what it takes to sell a home for its best price. Known for a lack of gardening knowledge, Andrew is a previous Gold Logie nominee. Andrew has shared his real estate knowledge to help many Australians sell their home for the best price possible.We’d love to hear from you, please email any questions you have about your garden to: charlie@stihl.com.auFind out more about how to prepare your garden for sale with Charlie’s tips here:https://blog.stihl.com.au/top-garden-tips-to-prepare-your-home-for-sale-with-charlie-albone/Website: stihl.com.au/Instagram - @stihl_au or @charlie_alboneThis podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.