The Helpful Gardeners

The image of a "gardener" isn't just a retired person in a sun hat with a perfectly manicured rose bush. Gardening is for the dreamers, the hustlers, and yes, even those of us living with chronic illness or physical limitations.
We were recently moved by a story from a woman living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who decided that her diagnosis wasn't going to keep her from her backyard dreams. Instead of giving up, she adapted. Gardening doesn't demand perfection; it demands presence.

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Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
Music by: Forestmusic

Imagine this: You’ve just finished an amazing agriculture course and you’re hyped about growing plants this summer. Then, the hammer drops. No balcony access all summer due to to health and safety upgrades to your building. Cue the internal screaming.  pivot when your outdoor space is off-limits, finding the best fragrant indoor bloomers, and why a closed door doesn't mean a closed season.CONNECT WITH US 
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Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
Music by: Forestmusic

Ever feel like you’re drowning in seed trays? Trying to find space for forty little pots on one windowsill can make seed starting stressful. There's a DIY hack that you need to know about: Seed Snails. They’re eco-friendly, space-saving, and can even make a fun creative gift! 

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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

Wait! Don’t toss those green onion nubs or that avocado pit just yet. Your kitchen scraps are a secret "buy one, get one free" deal if you're willing to invest a little time into them. Grow more food or to just have fun and see where your food comes from! 
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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

Ever wish your plant could just text you when it’s thirsty instead of dramatically dying in silence? This week, we’re geeking out over NASA’s STELLA project—a DIY "Tricorder" that lets you see your plants’ vital signs! We’re talking invisible light, "pre-visual" stress detection, and a data viewer that translates plant-speak into English.
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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 
 
CREDITS 
Hosted by: Brandi Warren & Colin Hayles 
Voiceover by: Kaelan Shimp⁠⁠ 
Music by: Forestmusic