Episodes
Ep 026 - Christmas Criac, New Year Plans and What's Happening in Our …
In this end of year wrap up, Averill & Bernadette enjoy a well overdue chitty chat together. Reflecting on their achievements in 2023, exciting plans for 2024 and share what is happening in their gardens this summer. Lastly...
Ep 025 - Champagne Baths, Gardening on a Slope and Summer Plantings f…
In this episode, Averill & Bernadette speak with horticulturist with many hats Chloe Thomson. Chloe is a video presenter and producer, teacher at her online course Sprout School and general gardening enthusiast. Chloe chats ...
Ep 024 - No Dig Gardening, Diverting Food Waste and Growing Tips with…
In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to a local gardening guru; Rachael from Home Soil. Rachael and her husband Damian grow tasty and interesting vegetables on their picturesque property outside of Canberra. They promo...
Ep 023 - Garden Recipes, Growing for your Family & Gardening Dreams w…
In this episode, Averill and Bernadette chat with Paul West. Paul West is a chef, passionate gardener, sustainability advocate and popular media personality. Paul reminisces with Averill and Bernadette about some River Cotta...
Ep 022 - Homesteading, Bee's & Gardening with Kids featuring Sarah fr…
In this episode, Averill & Bernadette chat with our dear friend Sarah, from Dirt and Daisy. Sarah is an organic gardener and suburban homesteader living on Whadjuk Nyoongar land near the Perth hills in Western Australia. Her...
Ep 021 Ainslie Urban Farm, Starting Tomatoes and Permaculture featuri…
In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat to permaculture royalty; Fiona Buining. Fiona is passionate about growing plants, especially food plants, and is inspired to create pathways for future food growers in urban areas. W...
Ep 020 - Eden Seeds, Home Grown Remedies and Seed Saving Tips with Am…
In this episode Averill & Bernadette chat with Ambre Whatley of Eden Seeds. Ambre speaks to us about her passion for plants and seeds, her knowledge of medicinal herbs and shares some of her 'go to' herbal remedies. Links fo...
Ep 019 - Antiquus Botanicus, Dirty Janes and Garden Goals
In this episode, Averill & Bernadette interview Tracey from Antiquus Botanicus, a local bespoke vintage garden store owner. Tracey speaks about her gardening journey, her passion for gardening and shares some tips to help yo...
Ep 018 - Indoor Plants, NASA Plant Study and Green Walls featuring Da…
In this episode Averill & Bernadette talk all things house plants with local legend Dan Cusack from Housemates. Dan is the proprietor of Canberra based plant store Housemates, where they believe that every indoor plant is a ...
Ep 017 - Seasons, Connection to Country and Edible Natives featuring …
In this episode, Averill and Bernadette interview Adam Shipp of Yurbay, a proud Wiradjuri man. Adam chats with us about the signs and cycles that First Nations people follow to indicate the changing of seasons. Adam also sh...
Ep 016 - Pink Hair, Permaculture & Living the Good Life featuring Han…
In this episode Averill and Bernadette dye our hair pink and join Hannah Moloney on a crusade for radical hope! Hannah speaks with us about her childhood, her gardening and permaculture journey, her book The Good Life and how...
Ep 015 - Regenerative Garden Therapy Featuring Stephanie Rose
In this episode, Averill and Bernadette chat with accomplished author Stephanie Rose. After becoming suddenly and severely disabled, Stephanie learned to heal her body through gardening. Stephanie is passionate about organi...
Ep 014 - Good Vibrations & Indoor Plants Featuring Dominic Hooghuis f…
In this episode Averill and Bernadette chat with Dominic Hooghuis, Co-Founder of The Plant Runner, Australia's number one indoor plant care brand. Dominic is a creative, entrepreneur and a proud Dad. Plant nerds and horticu...
Ep 013 - Herbal Medicine, Perennials & Prepping Featuring Cheryl Greg…
In this episode, Averill & Bernadette interview a local Horticultural legend, Chery Gregory. Cheryl has a passion for all things gardening and speaks to us about herbal medicines, perennials and prepping. WARNING: Herbal med...
Ep 012 - The Last Love Note, Cottage Gardening & Chasing Stars featur…
In this episode Averill and Bernadette interview local author Emma Grey, discussing her new book and her growing affinity for gardening. Emma's latest book, The Last Love Note, follows Kate Whittaker in the aftermath of crus...
Ep 011 - Food2Soil, Waste Haters & Grand Champion
In this episode Averill and Bernadette chat with local entrepreneurs; Josie and Annabel, founders of Food2Soil. Food2Soil make fertilizer from food waste to improve soil and plant health and help combat climate change. Josie ...
Ep 010 - Scott Brennan Chats About Regenerative Agriculture
In this episode Averill & Bernadette interview the accomplished Scott Brennan. Scott is an Australian Olympic gold medallist, a medical doctor and a keen practitioner of regenerative agriculture. Scott's informative and dow...
Chitty Chat 001 - Karen's and Bernadette's Summer Garden Tour
A mini chitty chat from Averill & Bernadette. This bite size episode includes a live tour walking through Bernadette's summer garden. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (S...
Ep 009 - Self Sufficiency, Stock and Marital Aids
In this episode Averill and Bernadette catch up to discuss ways in which they practice self sufficiency at home. From home made stocks and jams, to soups and stewed fruits, we discuss the projects we like to do hoping to …
Ep 008 - Self Sufficient Me, Sun-dried Tomatoes and Island Cocktails …
Join Averill and Bernadette for our first episode of 2023 as we interview Mark Valencia from Self Sufficient Me. Mark is passionate about self-sufficiency and he enjoys communicating this passion through his Blog and You Tub...
Ep 007 - Honey, Glow and Mistletoe
Averill and Bernadette interview local producer Erin Gilbert of Honey and Glow. Erin and her husband Marty are beekeepers, permaculture farm builders and wanna-be homesteaders from the outskirts of Canberra, Australia. Ever...
Ep 006 - We're Back and We've Joined the Compost Revolution Featuring…
Did you know that about half of what Australian households throw out is compostable organic material? Using a home composting systems significantly reduces the amount of stuff we send to landfill and helps in the fight agains...
Ep 005 - Samantha Kourtis, Soil as an Anti-Depressant, Fairies and Ga…
In this episode Averill and Bernadette interview local high achiever, Samantha Kourtis, who is as passionate about gardening as she is about healthcare. Samantha is the owner of Capital Chemist Charnwood, voted best pharmacy...
Ep 004 - Potatoes, Chitting and Balls of Powder.
In this Episode Bernadette and Averill talk all thing potatoes! From chitting, to eating and everything in-between. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Instagram (Seedy_Chats) or Facebook (Seedy Chats).