Come on down and see (for) yourself | Melanie Walker with Heather Mac and Tim ParrFor more podcasts, visit SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook
Melanie Walker and Michael Rickhoff | Following on the disastrous decimation of Impatiens walleriana crops worldwide a couple of years ago, there's good news for the 'busy lizzie' fans - they're back and in good shape. We also discuss the differences between those and New Guinea Impatiens, and the SunPatiens. Anything you need to know on where to plant them, how to plant them and how to care for them is on the menu!For more podcasts, visit SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Faceb...
Melanie Walker and Michael Rickhoff | Who doesn’t love to walk through a retail garden center and ogle all of the new plants that have made it to market each year? Ever ask how and why certain varieties make it to market and others don’t. The process of trialing is how. Plant trialing is not only an integral part of the green industry but it’s important for the consumer. Testing plants in varying parts of the country allows the breeders to make better decisions about what will look good and grow...
Melanie Walker & Michael Rickhoff | The main aim of Life is a Garden is to bring relevant, industry-endorsed information to interested gardeners across Southern Africa. November is a busy time in the garden, and we take a look at some of the plants and activities we should be taking in hand. The star of the veggie garden is beetroot, the trend is still to grow vertically, containers are coming back into vogue with smaller spaces being utilised, and brachyscome, yucca, plumbago and Inca lilie...
Continuing with the theme, You are what You Eat, Linda Galvad explores the subject of heirloom seeds, what GMO foods mean for the person and the environment, and how to Grow Your Own to the best of your ability. Sought After Seedlings is South Africa's home of organic seeds and stockist of high quality authentic Italian Franchi Sementi seeds.For more podcasts, visit SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook
Going green doesn’t start with doing green acts - it starts with a shift in consciousness. And the first shift is making sure that what you put into your garden, your home grown veggies and yourself is as natural as can be. Talborne Organics offers healthy, safe and sustainable organic options that will perform to professional standards on all projects, whether for the Big Agri farmer, or the home gardener.For more podcasts, visit SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook...
On this episode, Melanie and Mike Rickhoff (senior lecturer at Lifestyle college) chat to Quintin van Kerken, CEO of Clear Option on Cannabis, about what implications the recent rulings on Marijuana in SA have for people.For more podcasts, visit SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook
Melanie talks to Misha Teasdale, CEO and founder of GreenPop about the projects they're creating in Africa. Join the Treevolution! Get planting... Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook
Melanie and co-host Mike Rickhoff talk to Gavin Heron of Earth Probiotic about how bokashi works, why we should make our own compost and the state of topsoil on earth. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook
Melanie and co-host Mike Rickhoff talk to garden designer extraordinaire, Shirley Wallington, about her career and the upcoming Open Gardens Meander, brought to the city by the Johannesburg Garden Club. Show notes are available at SolidGoldStudios.co.za/grounded Mel's Treasures on Facebook
