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The helpful Gardeners Podcast
Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. Colin and Brandi inform, inspire, and bring the fun as two friends who work together and go wild over gardening.
More Than Medals: The Floral Soul of Milano Cortina 2026
When we think of the Winter Olympics, we usually picture ice, powder, and the adrenaline [...]
Feb
If You Build It, They Will “Chicka-Dee-Dee-Dee”
Supporting Our Feathered Friends This Winter While our gardens might be tucked under a blanket [...]
Feb
Can Dog Fur Be Used as Fertilizer?
If you own a Golden Retriever, a Husky, or basically any creature that sheds its [...]
Feb
Is it Spring Yet? Winter’s Effect on Gardens in Canada
Is Your Garden Confused? Is Mother Nature a little… chaotic this year? While some of [...]
The Trend You Didn’t See Coming: Cabbage Crush!
Take a wild guess at what vegetable is trending in 2026. If you’re in the [...]
Jan
How to Tame Your Monstera
Taming Your Monstera Do you have a Monstera deliciosa that’s living up to its name [...]
Jan
Bloom Scrolling & Growing Plants in Pinecones?!
While scrolling through our favorite garden inspo, we stumbled upon the most fun trending DIY [...]
Jan
This Winter, Grow Mushrooms Indoors
If your outdoor garden is currently under a blanket of snow and you’re itching to [...]
Jan
WHERE TO LISTEN
Meet our Hosts
Colin
Colin is a certified horticulturist with over 30 years of experience working in landscaping, gardening and houseplants in various climactic zones. He’s a buyer at Golden Acre, lover of black coffee, and his adventurous spirit takes him on the most amazing hikes with his wife, Jenny, and doggo, Jimmy.
Brandi
The greenest of green thumbs with a love of asking questions. Brandi is a media personality in Calgary, AB and has dedicated over half her life to working with plants and community at Golden Acre. While she’s no expert in the garden, she’s try anything. Since starting the podcast, she can now mow lawns, eat hot peppers, and pull off a garden gnome costume.