Shannon Crocker

Grow your patch

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A podcast about gardening and self-sufficiency. From growing food to flowers, house cows to hens this podcast is going to help you get the most out of your patch of dirt no matter how big or small.

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Shannon Crocker

Episodes

Wicking beds 04.12.2022 13:00

Wicking beds are something I have recently added to my garden and I have found them to be a wonderful addition. Not only are they water efficient my plants are more prolific and less stressed compared to my conventional veggie gardens. The wicking bed uses a water reservoir to wick the moisture up into the soil and the plants get their roots into that moisture. I took my inspiration to make some f...

Growing tomatoes 27.11.2022 14:06

In this episode I cover a few of my best tomato growing tips that will get you well on your way to harvesting tasty home grown tomatoes this season.

Growing pumpkins 20.11.2022 10:15

In this weeks episode I share tips on growing your best pumpkins yet and when to know that they are ripe and how to harvest them. 

Growing roses with Jess from Mona Vane Garden 13.11.2022 25:08

In this weeks episode I chat to Jess from Mona Vane Garden on instagram. Jess is very passionate about her garden and more especially rose growing. In this episode hear her rose schedule to get gorgeous blooms. 

What you can be doing now to prepare your veggie patch for Summer. 06.11.2022 10:05

Summer can be tough on the garden. However there are a few things we can do that can really help set the garden up so that instead of suffering through the heat it thrives. 

A chat with Mariah from @country_plant_lady 30.10.2022 26:13

Mariah is a self-confessed garden lover that is relatively new to gardening however she is definitely someone worth following on instagram for her practical tips and hints when growing vegetables. Today's episode we dive into how she started gardening, what inspired her and also what the garden does for her on a daily basis. 

Beekeeping with Kerrie Egner from Rusty Gate Honey 23.10.2022 22:07

Have you ever thought about getting your own beehive? In this weeks episode I chat to Kerrie Egner who started out with a few hives in Sydney and now has over 100. In this episode we cover a few things you need to think of before starting beekeeping, what things you will need and also why now is the best time to get in to it. 

Hatching chickens in an incubator 16.10.2022 15:05

Spring time is a great time to hatch your own chickens. In this episode I will run through some tips for getting a great hatching result and getting you some gorgeous baby chicks. 

Episode 4- Keeping hens/chooks/chickens or whatever it is you call them. 09.10.2022 19:40

In this episode I will cover the basics of keeping backyard chooks and share tips on how to keep your girls healthy and happy all year long. 

Having a house cow, is it worth it? 02.10.2022 16:27

In this episode I discuss the pros and cons of having a house cow and how my routine works on a daily basis. I also mentioned having a great book about keeping a house cow and that book is titled Keeping a family cow by Joann S Grohman. 

Looking after your veggie seedlings 25.09.2022 9:17

Just like a baby anything seedlings require a bit of care when you first bring them home. Here are a few little tips to help get you started.. 

Starting your veggie patch 18.09.2022 17:35

In this episode of Grow your patch we discuss soil types and starting your veggie patch as well as some veggies you can get in the ground now.