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The Helpful Gardeners

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The Helpful Gardeners
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  • The Helpful Gardeners

    From Fire Pit to Flower Garden

    2026-05-13 | 17 mins.
    So, you’ve finally decided to ditch the old fire pit and that slate stone pad to grow something. We’re breaking down the details of excavation and planning for a new garden bed!

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    SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN 
    Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. ⁠www.goldenacre.ca⁠ 
     
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
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    Why You're Attracted to Evergreens

    2026-05-11 | 14 mins.
    Have you noticed how the city just smells better lately? The trees and plants are starting to wake up and giving off some serious pheromones. So, why does that scent of pine and soil chill us out and how can we replicate that in our own backyard?
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    Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. ⁠www.goldenacre.ca⁠ 
     
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
  • The Helpful Gardeners

    3 Things to To This Mother's Day

    2026-05-08 | 14 mins.
    Mother's Day is this weekend and while you can never go wrong with flowers, there's a trend in 2026 toward experiences that we're currently LOVING. We're exploring a fun event on Vancouver Island and a local way to spend quality time outside on a garden tour!
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    SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN 
    Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. ⁠www.goldenacre.ca⁠ 
     
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
  • The Helpful Gardeners

    Spring Shoots: Help Them or Leave Them?

    2026-05-07 | 13 mins.
    Spring is here and it's showing up everywhere! It's in the bird nests, tree buds, and even those green little shoots popping up through the soil. Should you do anything to help those shoots or will they thrive without intervention? 
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    SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN 
    Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. ⁠www.goldenacre.ca⁠ 
     
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
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    Can A Watering Schledule Make Your Garden More Resiliant?

    2026-05-04 | 17 mins.
    Calgary just dropped a brand-new outdoor watering schedule for Spring 2026! Don't worry, this isn't those high-stress Stage 4 restrictions from the feeder main repairs. This will actually help your established plants become more resiliant while also keeping our Bow and Elbow rivers happy. We’re breaking down what this all means including the exemptions which we think will keep gardeners feeling excited to grow. Plus, our top tips for watering effectively. 
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    SPONSORED BY GOLDEN ACRE HOME & GARDEN 
    Golden Acre Home & Garden is open 362 a year for all your home and garden needs. Head online or visit us in store in Calgary, AB. ⁠www.goldenacre.ca⁠ 
     
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
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About The Helpful Gardeners
Welcome to the Helpful Gardeners, a weekly podcast diving into the home and garden topics you want to learn more about. Colin is a certified horticulturist with decades of experience working in landscaping, gardening and houseplants in various climactic zones. Brandi is a beginner with a passion to ask questions. Subscribe to catch new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday!
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