Episode 10
In todays episode:
Elderflower Tea

Does birdsong stimulate plant growth?

And we talk with the wonderful Leah Evans about her first book 'Hands in the Dirt' - there's a competition to win a copy. 

Garden Happenings this week
-succession planting
-catmint mosquito repellant
-cabbage white butterflies
-tomato care

Vegetable of the week - Globe Artichoke

Glossary - Floiar Feeding

We draw the winners of the Secret Gardens of Aotearoa book 

and the winner of the potato giveaway from Mege Mitre 10 Wanaka

Recipe for Pickled Radishes

• 4 bunches red radishes
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• 2½ tablespoons cane sugar
• 1 tablespoons sea salt
• ½ teaspoon mixed peppercorns
• ½ teaspoon mustard seeds

Thinly slice the radishes (or halve them, if you prefer), and divide between about 4 jars.

 The amount of radishes and brine used may vary based on the size and shape of your jars and how you slice your radishes.

Heat the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 1 minute. Pour the brine over the radishes, then stir in the peppercorns and mustard seeds. Let cool and chill until ready to use. Pickled radish slices will be ready to eat in about 1 hour, radish halves are best when pickled overnight.
Store in the fridge

Artichoke Pizza from Nadia Lim - no link on the internet but you'll find the recipe in Nadia's book Fresh Start and it's delicious

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Seasonal listening tip: No matter where you are in the world, you can dip back into earlier episodes to match the season you’re in right now. Just look at the titles (e.g. Spring Ep3) and choose the ones that line up with your own garden season — that way, the advice will always be spot-on and timely for you.