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Landscape Designer, Keith Edwards, and 'Garden Girl', Elisabeth Kingman, join forces to bring an engaging, informative, and entertaining take on all things gardens. From growing perfect produce to garden design, Keith and Elisabeth will cover it. Come along and get your hands and boots muddy. For more information follow us on Instagram @muddybootspodcast
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Whether you have a large rural garden or a small city balcony, creating “zones” will help you make the most out of the space and optimise its functionality.Hedging is a great way of creating different zonesPlants like Syzygium australe (Straight and Narrow) are perfect for a tall narrow screenGrasses like the giant form of Miscanthus sinesis can be used to divide areasAreas can be divided by using different materials and structures such as concrete reinforcing mesh to grow a creeper on or ver...
Herbs - an essential in every kitchen and a favourite in every garden. This week we talk to Elle from Australian Medicinal Herbs. Hear the story of Elle’s transition from the police force to medicinal herbs. The certified organic Australian Medicinal Herbs grow, process and sell from their farm - “paddock to packet”. A fascinating episode where Elle talks about the workings of their business as well as sharing some tips for the home gardener on using herbs for remedial purposes.Wher...
Q&A time again! Who will be this month’s lucky winner of the fabulous prize donated by The Plant Runner?Granitic sand and Decomposed Gravel - what’s the difference? Granitic sand is crushed rock under 4mm. Keith thinks “Deco Gravel” as the listener refers to, is essentially the same.Carrot seeds where tomatoes have previously been, good or bad? Good! “Carrots love tomatoes”NPK - Potassium helps with flowering and fruiting. Apply organic potassium alongside Munash Rock Dust to improve prod...
Perennials 30.4.24With Elisabeth busy with garden and house renovations this week, we have decided to replay one of our listeners favorite episodes. Perennials. Elisabeth thinks these are a “must have” in every garden.What is a perennial? A plant that persists for several years producing stems and flowers and dying back (or becoming dormant) in Winter. Herbaceous perennials completely die back in Winter (like a peony for example).Perennials often have long flowering periods. Cut back bef...
With Elisabeth busy with garden and house renovations this week, we have decided to replay one of our listeners favorite episodes. Delicious berries. Maybe you already grow your own or maybe you don’t know where to start. This week’s episode looks at 4 main berry types - raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberriesRaspberries - 3 types3 main varieties - Summer fruiting, autumn fruiting and the “dual cropper”- Primo cane cultivars such as ‘Autumn Bliss’, ‘Heritage’, ‘Bogong - s...
With Elisabeth busy with garden and house renovations this week, we have decided to replay one of our listeners favorite episodes. Join us to hear Keith’s tips on growing citrus. Follow Keith’s tips for healthy, disease free, fruit producing citrus in your home garden.Citrus trees love full sun and free draining soil. Not sure where to put it? Put it in a pot.Citrus are grown on different rootstocks - can be important to know what root stock it’s grown on to ensure it’s suited to your co...
Who will be the lucky winner of this week’s prize from The Plant Runner?Another packed episode of excellent questions from our listeners and hear more about what Keith does (when he’s not talking to us about gardening!)Some great tips this week include:Your ECO Neem and Eco Oil mix can be made up and left in the sprayer for use. Adding a couple of drops of detergent can help others like Bordeaux spray from becoming pastyAcer Negundo Box Elder tree can be a weedy speciesCompacted clay soil? He...
Ever heard of mychorrhizal funghi or have any idea how they benefit your garden? Well this week, we meet Tim Lister from BioStim who explains all!BioStim’s MycoGold can be add back beneficial fungal spores to our soil to replenish what has been lost through fertilising, chemical herbicides etc. This product is available to the home gardener. A small amount can be added at the seedling stage or when planting out pots either directly to the soil or mixed in water.During high growth periods...
Autumn is here and there is plenty to do in the garden! This week, hear Keith and Elisabeth’s suggestions on what to get done in the garden this Autumn.Pruning and deadhead perennials such as hydrangeas, salvias, lavender etcPrune espalier apples and citrusRejuvenate your soil after summer with a broad fork (Keith recommends F.D Ryan's) before adding Rooster Booster, Clyde's Compost, Clyde’s lignite along with a liquid fertiliser like Charlie Carp or Power FeedFeed citrus - try Harry's ...
We’ve heard Elisabeth mention “my new garden” a number of times. Now we have the opportunity to follow Elisabeth’s journey to creating her new dream garden.Keith drew up plans for the garden using council plans and including Elisabeth’s plant selections and ideas.Elisabeth started the transformation with the most visible section. Two ModBOX raised beds are accessible to the kitchen for Elisabeth’s vegetables. Before any planting, soil was improved with Clyde's Compost and Clyde’s lignite...
Who will be the lucky winner of this week’s prize from The Plant Runner?Another packed episode of excellent questions from our listeners and hear more about what Keith does (when he’s not talking to us about gardening!)Some great tips this week include:Your ECO Neem and Eco Oil mix can be made up and left in the sprayer for use. Adding a couple of drops of detergent can help others like Bordeaux spray from becoming pastyAcer Negundo Box Elder tree can be a weedy speciesCompacted clay soil? He...
What alternatives are there to the classic, Australian lawn? Synthetic? Elisabeth is not a fan, will Keith convince her that they have a place?Before considering an alternative, consider a few elements - amount of sun, foot traffic, water conditions etcGranitic sand - can be a great alternative for areas between plants, border beds or for paths. Mulch - Keith recommends 10mm pine barkLooking for a live lawn alternative? Herbaceous alternatives include: Creeping thyme, chamomile...
A happy, cost effective, sustainable garden - who doesn’t love that?Set yourself up by spending the time and money by setting up your garden with good soilCompost - a great, cost effective way to turn your kitchen waste into a valuable product for your garden. Keith recommends Clyde's Lignite Humate before applying compost and then covering with mulch such as granitic sand, fine pine barkPlan your garden ahead to ensure you don’t overspend and select the right plant for the space and conditio...
Currently own a worm farm or thinking you might like to? This week we meet Richard Thomas from WormloversHear about the history of Wormlovers and their journey over the last 10 years and learn from Richard’s knowledge on the benefits of worm farms for the home gardener. Check out the Wormlovers website to see the range of not only worm farms but planter boxes, wicking beds and other garden accessories.Whether you’re a large family or living on your own, Richard will explain not only the waste...
Find out who will be this month’s Q&A winner of The Plant Runner’s prize!We have been inundated with excellent questions, here are some of the topics discussed this month:Passionfruit hoppers can be controlled by weekly spraying of ECO Neem and Eco OilFrangipane with woolly aphid. Keith suggests controlling with Pyrethrum (add a drop or two of dishwashing liquid)Don’t over prune natives such as chrysocephalum apiculatum - dead head only, particularly in summerMites on plants like Vibernum...
What’s growing in Keith’s garden? Flowers, trees and of course lots of edibles. This week we take a closer look at what’s happening in his beloved garden.The trial garden - what’s living up to expectation and what’s not! Some disappointing new varieties of Rudbeckia. Agastache and salvias are always winners and eryngium (Sea Holly) also performing well.Keith’s edible garden - late tomatoes due to cooler summer, more zucchini and cucumbers than he knows what to do with and avocados are fr...
Today we go back to one of Keith’s favourite topics! Where everything in a good garden starts - the soil.Finally an easy guide to why we should we be composting, getting started and maintaining a perfect, odour-free compost. We learn about the Carbon:Nitrogen ratio (ideally 1 part carbon to 3 parts nitrogen)the role of microbes in breaking down compost. What can and can’t go into the compost bin - No animal products (besides manure & egg shells)! Dog hair and even vacuum lint ar...
Today we explore the world of native and exotic plants. What is a native plant? What is an exotic plant? How can we integrate these different designs into our garden spaces?Keith outlines some of the benefits of growing natives and exotics in the one garden. These include:Ability to grow different combinations by creating micro climates from exotic tree canopiesAesthetic appeal - creating colour combinations of both foliage and flowersSeasonal appeal - creating colour and interest throu...
Our first Muddy Boots Q&A for the year!Find out who will be this month’s Q&A winner of The Plant Runner’s prize!Types of nutrient rich mulch - what to choose? Mushroom, Lucerne, Pea straw? Keith recommends Who Flung Dung Poppy seeds - an easy one to grow by sowing directly into your gardenWanting to try gardening with a Moon Calendar? Try this simple calendar readily available online - Moon calendarLime tree looking yellow? Increase mulch right out to drip line, check pH and feed...
Elisabeth is ready to fill her new raised beds and start her veggie patch. Maybe you are too? This month, Keith gives us some great advice on getting started with growing your own food.Location, location, location - lots of sun is an absolute must!Type of veggie patch - options include a raised bed or building into existing lawn or garden bed. Eradicating grasses and weeds with a herbicide like Roundup or consider an organic alternative like Slasher according to the directions.Soil preparatio...
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