Staying Grounded

In this week’s episode landscape designer and presenter Charlie Albone and Staying Grounded host Chloe Thomson @beantheredugthat, talk about low maintenance gardens, choosing the right plants for your specific place, and why weeding needn’t be seen as a chore. Charlie also gives some pointers on how to have the best looking lawn on the block and explains why a sharp pair of secateurs is every gardener's secret weapon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flower farmer, gardener and mum of three Samantha Webb @sam_and_wild_violet_garden and Staying Grounded host Chloe Thomson @beantheredugthat, talk planting from seed, growing flowers and Sam’s obsession with dahlias, as well as the secrets behind a simply wonderful fruit and vegetable garden. If you want to learn about edible flowers, berry tunnels and home-made stick fences to keep your chooks off your veggie beds, you’ve come to the right place.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join horticulturalist and garden lover, Tammy Huynh @leaf_an_impression and Staying Grounded host Chloe Thomson @beantheredugthat, as they chat about the many ways to inject colour into your garden. From exploring the world of beautiful blooms and myriad shades of green in foliage, to painting a fence a hue to make your plantings pop, Chloe and Tammy are all about using colour to create fun, vibrancy or a sense of calm and tranquility, both outdoors and in. Pick up some handy tips on how to extend the life of your flowering plants, why putting primary colours together is a big no-no, and why Tammy would spend her last $20 on soil conditioners.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Robinson from Adam Robinson Designs, @adamrobinsondesigns joins host Chloe Thomson @beantheredugthat, as they navigate their way through designing an outdoor living space to suit everyone's needs. Learn why Adam is obsessed with the creeping fig, his suave way of connecting people with nature through the lemon-scented myrtle, and why lighting in the garden is non-negotiable. Also, Adam dishes out some tips on fire pits, passionfruit vines, and his rule of thumb when it comes to deciding which outdoor chairs to purchase.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, join horticulturalist and Staying Grounded host Chloe Thomson @beantheredugthat, and chef, grower, author and TV presenter Paul West @_paul_west_ while they walk you through the benefits of growing your very own produce. Discover what Paul has flourishing in his south coast plot right now, the easiest fruit tree to grow and what he likes to pull from the garden to chuck on the barbie. Learn why your brassicas have holes and about the benefits of seaweed and bush wees, among much, much more… and pick up a few tasty cooking tips along the way.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landscaper Dale Vine joins Staying Grounded by Bunnings host, horticulturalist Chloe Thomson, in our virtual studio to explore what you need to get your garden growing beautifully. They chat about the basic tools that will cover most jobs in the garden and how to look after them, explore the wonderful world of soil and composting, navigate the multitudinous options for irrigation and pick out the best mulch. Plus, if you ever wanted to know how to use worm wee, here’s your chance to find out.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staying Grounded by Bunnings host, horticulturalist Chloe Thomson chats to indoor plant expert Jenna Holmes, aka @plantmama, about all things indoor greenery. Learn which plants to pick to start your indoor plant journey (hint: don’t think small); which is the sulkiest fern; and the benefits of going all Dexter on your plants. Work out how to avoid death by watering, and how to help your greenery thrive. Your modest plant collection, currently greening up a small corner of the living room, will transform into an indoor jungle in no time.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has never been a better time to get into plants and gardening. This show will appeal to newbie gardeners and seasoned green thumbs alike, and covers everything you need to know from tools and tips to indoor plants and all your outdoor needs. Join Chloe Thomson and a bunch of brilliant plant and gardening people to get your hands dirty while Staying Grounded.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.