The Kiwi Gardening Podcast with DIYPlantman

Foraging can be a scary concept if you do not have the resources and tools to safely identify and understand what to forage. And that’s why I want to break it down with a few things you must know before starting your foraging journey. I want to educate my daughters on foraging and I want them to be aware and safely able to distinguish between what plants are safe for food and medicine or which pla...

It’s important to give yourself direction and to focus on a few things at a time when it comes to working out what goals you want to achieve. In this episode I talk about 3 goals I want to accomplish this year, from creating a thriving garden, to educating myself on foraging, and creating new ways of interacting and sharing my knowledge with my friends and community. Make sure to give me a follow...

In this mini series I want to walk you through relevant issues we face as we garden in urban environments. In this episode we particularly look at the struggle of limited space. Is it true that you can’t grow anything if you don’t have a garden? Listen to this episode to find out. If you don’t already go give me a follow at @DIYPLANTMAN on socials. Also if you could give me a follow or leave a rat...

Once again I’m joined by Kane founder of Let’s Grow Home. If you don’t follow his social media pages go show him some love and give him a follow at Lets.grow.home. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of the podcast with Kane I would highly recommend you check that out on episode #57 first before continuing with this episode. I also want to ask you to leave a 5 star review of the podcast if you have...

Super stoked to be joined by the amazing Kane founder of Let’s Grow Home. He is doing some awesome mahi helping people reconnect with nature and live a healthier lifestyle. Kane has been helping both new and experienced gardeners transform their garden space to accommodate thriving organic gardens using the power of nature to grow healthy kai. Check his Instagram page out @lets.grow.home and give...

In this episode we explore 3 things I wish I knew before I started gardening. Have you ever thought of yourself as a ‘brown thumb gardener’? Well, I don’t believe that you are. You may just need to listen to this podcast. The 3 things are - Sunlight matters, Convenience is key, and Plot with a purpose. Let’s grow organic produce together! Share your journey and experiences with me on instagram, fa...

In this episode we look at the ‘Dirty Dozen’ the 12 most chemically sprayed fruit and veg in commercial agriculture. You will also learn where agrichemicals first started and the impact of starting this chemical ages we now live in. Let’s grow organically together to eat more healthy and to take control what goes into our food. Message me on Instagram @Diyplantman and let me know what crops you wi...

If you want to know the What, Why, and Hows of Urban Gardening then be sure to give this a listen. Gardening spaces are changing as land size decreases and more people are living in close proximity. Here is an overview looking at this topic. If you would like to request that I diver deeper into specific topics in the Urban Gardening space then send me a DM on my social media accounts @Diyplantman....

A Diverse Planting: Creating a Thriving Garden - with Marcos Nuñez / part 2 of 2 We welcome Marcos back on the podcast to continue talking about his project of creating a thriving garden at Casita Miro on Waiheke Island to supply the restaurant with organic produce. In this episode we dig into what he is planting and what a day in a life of a small market farm looks like. If you would like to see...

Soil: The Foundation of Our Garden - with Marcos Nuñez / Part 1 of 2 I’m really excited to have a guest on the podcast today! Marcos is a fellow passionate gardener like you and me. He’s full of knowledge when it comes to setting up and maintaining edible gardens and brings his expertise as a biologist to these spaces. His current project is to create a thriving garden at the vineyard of Casita Mi...

Welcome to the Kiwi Gardening Podcast, where we’re kicking off 2025 with some exciting new changes! In this episode, we dive into what's coming this year, from expert interviews to in-depth mini-series. We’ll be bringing in gardening pros and fellow enthusiasts to share fresh perspectives, tips, and advice, helping you grow organic food in small spaces. Plus, we're introducing mini-series for a de...

In this episode let’s debunk 5 gardening myths together! This includes myths about watering, fertiliser, pesticides and pests! Let’s grow together to make our gardens thriving ecosystems where we grow healthy fruit and veggies while caring for the biology that’s all around us! Go to my instagram page to enter my upcoming giveaway to celebrate 500 posts on the gram! You can follow my gardening jour...

As a gardener the summer holidays can cause a bit of stress if you go away for a few weeks. Well in these episode I recommend a product to use to prevent you from needing to water the garden every second day. I also talk about a few tasks to do in order to get your garden growing lush and healthy. You’ve got this! Check out wickingbeds.co.nz for more info on the wicking pots and beds. Follow my so...

I’ve received lots of comments and questions on how to deal with insect pests in your garden…. Well this episode is dedicated to giving you a few strategies to overcome insect pests in your garden. This includes choosing the right plants and encouraging beneficial insects into your garden. Follow my social media at Diyplantman on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok

Feeling overwhelmed? We all take on too much at times and gardening is no exception. Sometimes we just take on too much and this can lead to a sense of stress and overwhelm. Let me take you through a few strategies to help combat and improve this feeling. Feel free to flick me a message and let me know your experiences with this topic or to show me your incredible space! Please leave a rating or r...

Hi Gardening Fam, The summer gardening season is here. Listen to this quick episode to make sure you are starting your summer garden off right for a bountiful harvest later in the season. It’s the simple things that can sometimes make the biggest impact. Follow my social media pages by following @diyplantman let’s grow together as we grow together. Ezra aka diyplantman

Here is an introduction episode into the Urban Gardening space. Most urban gardens are quite small so in this episode I will take you through different ways to utilise these spaces by growing in containers, vertical structures, and hanging solutions. This will both benefit you and provide habitat and food for pollinators and beneficial insects. If you don’t follow my social media pages then search...

Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast it is much appreciated! This episode is a look at a few things I’m dealing with in my winter garden and how I’ve overcome the bird problem I was dealing with. I mentioned episode #39 in this episode in regard to sowing seeds ready for your summer garden. Be sure to give this a listen if you are planning to garden this coming spring. Check out my social m...

Gardening has so many benefits. From eating a more healthy diet to helping us be more connected to our families and community gardening has many more benefits than money can buy us. If you are keen to see more gardening content check out my social media pages @diyplantman on FB, Insta, and Tiktok. Please leave a 5 star review on my podcast so it will be suggested to other listeners too. Happy gard...

If you are new to my podcast or are not sure how I got into gardening and podcasting then give this episode a listen. Check out my social media streams @diyplantman on insta, FB and Tiktok. And as I mentioned in this episode I am currently running a giveaway for an epic selfwatering planter on my Instagram page so be sure to go over and enter. If you like what you see then head over to wickingbeds...

Grid gardening aka square foot gardening can be a great way to plan and organise your raised bed and other growing space. It breaks up your garden space into bite size pieces for you to easily visualise and plant out. Check out more added benefits of using this grid gardening system in your garden. If you don’t already, head over to instagram and give me a follow @diyplantman also please leave a r...

Now is a great time to improve your soil and grow a few different crops this winter to keep your hands in the soil. There are a few other suggestions made in this episode as to how you can use the next few months to boost your garden for the busy summer months. Follow my journey over on socials. @diyplantman on Instagram or FB. Thanks for listening!

Here are a few quick and easy steps for you to take in order to create a lush and abundant garden this summer. Growing from seed has so many benefits so why not try it for yourself. Happy gardening friends. Be sure to check out my Instagram or Facebook @diyplantman for more content.

That’s right your garden can be productive in the cold winter months. In this episode we take a look at a few different leafy greens (spinach, kale, lettuce), some alliums (leek, spring onion, garlic), and some root crops (carrots, daikon radishes), that can be grown throughout the winter season. Have a listen as I discuss some helpful information that will help you grow these winter vegetables. I...

Do you want to improve your garden bed over the winter months? Then listen to this episode. I share with you how to improve your garden soil and keep it protected over the cold winter nights. Also let’s take a look back together at our successes and failures from this past summer to see how we can do better next season. Enjoy. Remember you can follow me over on lnstagram and Facebook @diyplantman