All The Dirt Gardening, Sustainability And Food

John Banasiewicz is a fanatical fern grower with 22 years as the president of the WA Fern Society and an extensive garden where he grows tropical-style plants in Perth's water challenged environment.

Fuchsias are one of the most prolific flowering patio plants the home gardener can grow. New varieties are bred for their hardiness, compact growth and spectacular flowers. We talk with Australian breeder Mal Morgan about his passion for these wonderful plants.

Deryn talks to Clive Blazey co-founder of the Diggers Club about his new book "We Speak For The Trees" and how tree planting can hold back climate change. They also chat about their favourite ornamental and fruit trees for home gardens which are part of the book's comprehensive tree growing guide.

Steve and Audrey discuss the questions they are most frequently asked on how to grow healthy vegetables at home.  

Lesley Corbett, author of Safer Gardens, Plant Flammability and Planning for Fire.

Deryn and Steve share their favourite gardening tips to help our time in the garden be more productive and fun.

Listeners have asked us to share the story of our gardening journeys and this weeks release is a podcast that Deryn recorded with Mykal Hoare, host of the new Growing Media podcast.

Tony Green from Think Green Landscapes and Waterscapes discusses the challenges and benefits of creating a natural swimming pool in the garden.

Glen Mountford is a seed collector and passionate bushman. Together with his wife Wendy they share a love of the land and a strong connection with indigenous culture.

Hannah Moloney's new book "The Good Life" is an inspiration encouraging us all To Grow A Better World. Hannah shares her passion for organic gardening, bikes, chickens and goats. A dynamic individual fuelled by radical hope.

Deryn and Steve talk Spring projects in the garden and Audrey shares her favourite Okonomiyaki recipe.

Michael McCoy, the host of the ABC TV series 'Dream Gardens' talks about naturalistic plantings and his journey as a gardener, writer and garden designer.

Mathew Evans, The Gourmet Farmer, discusses his extraordinary new book "Soil" and the incredible importance that soil plays in all of our lives

Kit Prendergast works at the school of Molecular and Life Sciences, Curtin University. Her current project is a PhD on honeybee and native bee interactions and native pollinator networks.

Dean McFaull lives on Molly Island surrounded by the Blackwood river in the South West of Western Australia. His daily commute is via boat or barge. Surrounded by the spectacular flora and fauna of the area Dean has developed a deep connection with the incredible 400 plus species of native orchids that abound throughout the wildflower state.

Soil Scientist Dr Dan Carter discusses water repellent soils.

Ian Parmenter hosted the highly successful and long running ABC cooking show "Consuming Passions" Ian's love of life and food shine through in his continued desire to encourage future generations to appreciate what's truly important.

Witchcliffe Ecovillage is a world leader in setting the groundwork and guidelines for establishing a sustainable and ethical community.

Deryn talks with bird expert Eric McCrum about using native plants to attract birds into the home garden.

Deryn and Steve talk Autumn tasks in the garden, it's our favourite time of the year to plant, prune, pick and enjoy. We also discuss Chili Thrip and the devastating effect it is having on roses.