Leafy Greens – Why Every Garden Needs a Steady Crop Like This
From Your Garden Coach NZ by Ali Soper and Hannah Twiss
January 22, 2026 · 29 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of leafy greens in gardening, along with related topics such as herbal tea, garden tasks, and specific vegetables.
Season 3, Episode 17 00:00 – Intro 01:10 – Herbal Tea of the Week: Apple & Lemon Balm 02:54 – Moon Phase: Sowing and Planting 03:15 – Garden Tasks 03:58 – Powdery Mildew 09:29 – Phenology 10:23 – Microclimate 10:50 – Main Topic: Leafy Greens 20:39 – Vegetable of the Week: Beetroot 22:20 – Dishes with Del: Beetroot Recipe 25:48 – Book of the Week: Your Own Garden Diary 27:20 – Glossary Word: Veriditas 28:54 – Outro Support the show You can contact us at coach@yourgardencoach.nz and fo...
People in this episode
Hosts: Ali Soper, Hannah Twiss
Topics covered
- leafy greens
- gardening
- vegetable recipes
- herbal tea
- garden tasks
- phenology
- microclimates
Keywords
- leafy greens
- gardening tips
- herbal tea
- beetroot recipes
- garden diary
- powdery mildew
- microclimate
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Apple & Lemon Balm, Beetroot
Books & works: Your Own Garden Diary
Places: New Zealand, Moon Phase, Microclimate, Phenology, Powdery Mildew, Veriditas
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