The Gardener's Lodge

Emmanuela Prigioni (Manu) is a soil ecologist and the coordintor of peri-urban farming social enterprise 'Farm It Forward' that is based in the cool - temperate region of the Blue Mountains NSW.  Join host Mykal Hoare as he chats with Emmanuela about all things cool climate vegetable growing. Manu is pasionate about the health of her soils, learn how she achieves healthy produce while improvi...

Tom Bjorksten from Misty Creek Agroforestry in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales is pushing the boundaries of carbon sequestration and exploring uncharted territory in the Australian agriculture industry. Join Tom and Host Mykal Hoare in conversation about his young Syntropic Agroforestry, his tree range meat chickens and the future in Community Supported Agriculture.     CLI...

PermaQueer is a collaborative effort to share ecological sustainability methods through the lens of Permaculture and focussing accessibility to traditionally marginalised communities. Our goal is to spread knowledge of living within ecological boundaries. Join Host Mykal Hoare as he chats with PermaQueer founders Guy Ritani and Toad Dell about how to make tomorrow a better world by deconstructing...

'Farm It Forward' is a not-for-profit peri-urban farming social enterprise connecting landowners and local young people who are passionate about growing food. The project develops skills and creates training and job opportunities, while tackling social isolation and fostering community wellbeing. Join Host Mykal as he chats with 'Farm It Forward' coordinator Emmanuela Prigioni about community buil...

Deryn Thorpe is an award winning horticultural journalist and podcast host. Deryn dishes 'all the dirt' with host Mykal about her garden, process as a writer for Gardening Australia Magazine as well as her family business and time as a specialist garden tour guide.      CLICK HERE FOR PATREON ________ Episode Links: Deryns Website Deryns Instagram Plantation and Landcare Services Al...

Sarah Lloyd is a Naturalist, photographer and author of 'Where The Slime Mould Creeps'. Host Mykal Hoare dives into the enchanting microscopic world of Myxomycete Slime Moulds. CLICK HERE FOR PATREON ________ Episode Links: CLICK TO SEE SLIME MOULDS GLOSSARY Sarah's Instagram Sarah's Website Buy 'Where the Slime Mould Creeps' ________ Growing Media Links: GROWING MEDIA WEBSITE Instagram - @Growing...

Hannah Moloney is a permaculture designer  & much loved presenter on ABC's Gardening Australia. Host Mykal Hoare chats with Hannah about her new book 'The Good life: How To Grow A Better World' as well as her childhood, activism and home garden practices.  CLICK HERE FOR PATREON ________ Episode Links: Good Life Permaculture Website Good Life Permaculture Instagram Good Life Permacul...