Welcome back to the garden! Have you ever wondered where the term “green thumb” came from? Why do we “Touch wood”? We’ll review 10 common phrases in the gardening world and see if they are truly rooted in gardening and if they’re still relevant now! Plus, we’ll “weed out negativity” with a dive into our […]
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The term ‘polar vortex’ may have been living rent free in your brain the last couple of weeks. As temperatures plunged across the country, we saw people doing boiling water to throw into the air, people eating frozen noodles, and toilet paper sculptures. In this episode, we explore how this extreme weather event impacts our […]
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Welcome back to the Helpful Gardeners podcast! 8 Planty Destinations for the Plant Nerd Tree House | Columbia Falls, MT You may spent time in a treehouse at some point in your life, but did you know there are guesthouses that you can actually rent?! It’s super cool, and you can find them everywhere on […]
What are you working toward in 2024? We’re dreaming up our dreamiest garden intentions and itching to share! For this weeks episode of the Helpful Gardeners Podcast, Colin and Brandi came prepped with 5 intentions for the upcoming growing season. See our list below and let us know what your intentions will be too! Hypothetical […]
Welcome back to the Helpful Gardeners Podcast. How’s it growing? This week, we’re wrapping up 2023 with a look back at all our favourite moments, guests, and fun we had talking about gardening. Colin and I can’t believe we’re coming up on a year of growing our passion project. We started this project as a […]
December is full of celebration and reflection. Whatever you’re celebrating, we welcome you to our planty chat about all things fun this holiday season. Colin and Brandi dive into Global festivities, holiday treats, and a special story created by ChatGPT! Global Christmas Traditions Austria Children beware! This holiday tradition features a horned half goat, half […]
If you’re looking to show the gardener in your life some appreciation this festive season, then dive into our 2023 gift guide complete with fun and functional ideas to suit them in the garden, indoors, and out in nature next year. 10 Gift Ideas for the Everyday Gardener Maya Plant Elixir Leaf Shine | LINK […]
To celebrate #NationalPoinsettiaDay on December 12th, we’re unwrapping this iconic houseplant and its Christmas roots in Mexico. The Christmas Connection Poinsettias are native to Mexico and are one the largest exports in the region. The ‘Flower of the Holy Night’ is in reference to a Christmas legend. The story follows a poor girl who is […]
Whether you love the scent and tradition of going out and finding a real tree or love the ease and familiarity of your artificial tree, how did Christmas trees become one of the more popular symbols of the festive season? We’re going to talk about their roots (haha), types, care, and also a look into […]
‘Tis the season for Winter Decorating, and living planters work for pretty much every climate, especially the colder ones. Learn how to gather materials, plant one up, and how to care for it throughout the season. Plus, we’re dreaming up our dreamiest plant goals for a hypothetical Black Friday sale. TYPES OF PLANTERS Indoor: Popular […]