All The Dirt Gardening, Sustainability And Food

Graham Upson had been commercially producing mushrooms for the major supermarkets for decades before turning his full attention to the healing world of medicinal mushrooms. Together with his wife Lee and daughter Catherine Touchwood Mushrooms are now  leading producers of the most pure source of these incredible gifts from nature. 

Steve and Deryn chat with Costa about the joy of gardening, growing food and chickens, 

Steve talks to Ashley from Monty Compost about everything composting and how our mobile phones can help make the perfect compost.

Steve and Deryn chat tips and hints around planting out the winter vegie garden.

Seasol is a much loved Australian company that has supplied Australian gardeners with quality and innovative products for decades.

Paul West is an inspiration, from the highly successful TV series River Cottage, presenting on ABC's Back Roads, Co founder of Grow It Local and much loved author including his new book Home Grown.

Deryn and Steve chat about their favourite coloured foliage plants and the joy that foliage colour can bring to the garden.

Dr Chris Williams is a lecturer in Urban Agriculture, his passion for promoting productive food gardens includes an emphasis on the successful introduction of tropical species into cooler climates.

Rodney Dunn and Severine Demanet co-founded the Agrarian Kitchen and cooking school in Tasmania. Their love and passion for food has taken them on a journey that today offers visitors the opportunity to learn how to grow and taste seasonal food at its very best. Together with head gardener Mitch Thiessen and a wonderful group of staff  they provide a unique experience sharing their knowledge on how to bring the garden and kitchen together.

From nursery worker to Director of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens, Deryn chats to Sue about her incredible and exciting horticultural career and journey.

Steve chats with succulent grower Damien Kerin one of Australia's most experienced nurseryman. Damian shares his tips and hints with home gardeners on growing these wonderful garden jewels.

David Hohnen was awarded the Order of Australia in 2018 for his outstanding services to the Australian Wine Industry. A true pioneer and innovator of his time.    

Deryn and Angus Stewart chat collecting and saving seed with Neroli Forster from The Seed Shed and then Steve catches up with Louise and Jamie from The Edible Forest in the Yarra Valley.

Deryn and Steve chat summer projects in the garden.

Kirsty and Jesse contestants on Channel Nine's hit series The Block won backyard week in 2021 with their outstanding landscape design. 

Angus Stewart plant breeder and author chats with Deryn about his new book he wrote with his daughter Emma "Future Proof Your Garden" Environmentally suitable ways to grow more with less.

Anthony is an Environmental Engineer specialising in eco-friendly, sustainable wastewater management particularly greywater reuse and waterless composting toilets.

Adam Woodhams is a communicator with a life long love of gardening and DIY. Deryn and Steve chat with Adam about his horticultural and media career, home garden and passion for sustainability.

With 30 internationally recognised design awards and 15 gold medals Jim Fogarty is one of Australia's leading garden designers. Deryn talks to Jim about current garden trends, designing to a budget and what its like creating a display garden at the big national and international garden shows.  

The Smart Veggie Patch is an inspirational and sharp reminder of why it is so important to grow at least a portion of our own food while providing practical and helpful advice on the best approach to achieving great results.