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  • The Helpful Gardeners

    4 New Gardening Shows You Can't Miss

    2026-03-30 | 20 mins.
    While we eagerly wait for warmer weather in the garden, get ready to swap your garden shears for the remote. From Zach Galifianakis getting weird with vegetables to the GOAT himself, David Attenborough, celebrating a century on Earth, the streaming world is entering its "Plant Era." We’re breaking down 4 must-watch releases that will make you want to grow a garden, save the planet, or just hide in a remote cottage with a mysterious gardener. 
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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
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    What's Your Garden's 'Return on Investment'?

    2026-03-27 | 20 mins.
    The world of gardening has definitely shifted since 2020. We went from "panic-planting" anything that would grow to finding our "new normal," and now in 2026, we’re all about the Garden ROI - Return on Investment. With the economy feeling a bit like a rollercoaster, we’re seeing a trend toward "Investment Plants" that pay out in delicious, space saving, and time saving dividends.CONNECT WITH US 
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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. 
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
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    To Ask or To Ghost?

    2026-03-25 | 22 mins.
    It's Spring—you’re digging through the shed, ready to tackle those first dandelions, when it hits you. Your favorite weeder is missing in action. Then you remember—you lent it to Robert back in July. It’s been eight months. What do you do? We’re diving into the awkward etiquette of borrowed garden gear. Do you send the "hey, remember this?" text, or do you just mourn the loss and hit the garden center for a replacement? We’re breaking down when to fight for your tools and when to let it grow.

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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. 
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    Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
    Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
    Music by: Forestmusic
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    Garden Tools Are Getting Passports?!

    2026-03-24 | 21 mins.
    In an increasingly connected world that's full of choice, do you ever wonder how your soil or garden tools are made, transported, and go once their time is up? Well, the EU is getting ready to introduce the Digital Product Passport (DPP) later this year. From PFAS-free certifications to the origin of your shovel’s steel, we're diving into how this tech could impact the customer experience and the business side too. Could this be a fit for the North American economy too?
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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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    Backyards aren't as "back" as they used to be..

    2026-03-20 | 24 mins.
    Ever feel like the world is watching? Between real estate drones and Google Maps, our backyards aren't as "back" as they used to be. We garden for a thousand reasons: the crunch of a homegrown carrot, the scent of Lilacs in May, and that deep, soul-level exhale that only happens when you’re surrounded by green. But in 2026, the digital overwhelm has inspired some gardeners to take on a new reason. With urban density on the rise and cameras seemingly everywhere, "privacy" has become the ultimate luxury. It’s no longer just about blocking the neighbor’s view while you’re in your loungewear; it’s about creating a space where you aren't "on display."
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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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