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When we think of the Winter Olympics, we usually picture ice, powder, and the adrenaline of the downhill. But for the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, Italy is bringing something a bit more delicate—and a lot more meaningful—to the podium. Italy is world-renowned for its floral artistry, and this year, they’re blending that heritage with a […]
Category Archives: Seeds & Bulbs
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Jan
Jan
While scrolling through our favorite garden inspo, we stumbled upon the most fun trending DIY ever: growing spider plant babies inside pinecones! It’s a great, low-cost rustic project to keep your hands busy and your home green while it’s freezing outside. Catch the latest episode to see how we do this! Bloom Scrolling: Your New […]
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Jan
Jan
If your outdoor garden is currently under a blanket of snow and you’re itching to grow something, we have the perfect indoor project for you. This week on the podcast, we’re diving into indoor mushroom kits. They’re low-maintenance, surprisingly fast-growing, and so unique. If you’re a little apprehensive, like Brandi was, then watch the episode […]
21
Jan
Jan
Staring at 45 different packets of tomato seeds is enough to make anyone want to throw in the trowel. You’ve got “Spicy Slice Peppers”, “Mortgage Lifters,” and things that look more like tie-dyed art projects than vegetables. So, is it all just clever marketing? Thanks to Tina for her question this week! The short answer: […]
Grow-Your-Own Greetings The holiday season is all about spreading joy, and what better way to do that than with a gift that keeps on giving – literally! This week on the podcast, we’re diving into a super fun, eco-friendly, and heartwarming DIY project: seed paper! Forget boring gift tags and plain cards; we’re talking about […]
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Dec
Dec
People are thinking outside the box when it comes to gardening and biodiversity. We recently heard about a smart idea out of Norway: they’re actually combining snow with wildflower seeds and spreading it over hillsides. Imagine, literally planting flowers with snow! We’re buzzing about how this cool concept could transform dormant ski hills into vibrant […]
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Dec
Dec
We received a beautiful question on the podcast this week from a listener whose daughter is getting married next summer (congrats!) and is planning on making 12 floral centrepieces: “My daughter is getting married next summer and I’m creating 12 centrepieces and looking for some ‘how to’. I bought some wooden buckets and thought about […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s Diabetes Awareness Month and you may be asking, “Why are the Helpful Gardeners talking about this?” Sure, this might seem like a heavy topic, but there’s a fascinating connection! A new study came out proving how a desert berry may hold secrets to improving metabolic health. Nitraria roborowskii Kom A recent discovery (and something […]
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Nov
Nov
Meet the National Garden Bureau’s “Year Of” Plants for 2026! 🌸🌶️ Have you ever stood in the nursery aisle feeling totally overwhelmed by choices? Do you have a Pinterest board full of inspiration but not sure how to narrow it down? Well, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) just gave us the ultimate planting list for […]
03
Nov
Nov
Learning how to save the seeds is the ultimate trick to scoring a guaranteed bumper crop of all your favorite garden goodies. Plus, Colin brings another treasure from his garden to try and it’s cuca-amazing! The Cucamelon Craze: You Gotta Grow These! Ditch the boring old cucumber—it’s time to meet its adorable, zesty little cousin: […]