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    Spirited Gardening

    Welcome to Spirited Gardening with Sally-Anne, where we delve into the magical world of plants, plant lore, mythology and the mystical. Plus, we present lots of great gardening advice to assist you in creating and maintaining your very own 'Slice of Heaven'.
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    Episodes (31)

    Episode 29 - Nature connect

    Episode 29 - Nature connect

    Join Sally-Anne as she delves into the magic of connection with self and nature.  She shares Spring gardening tips and a few of her Spring flowering favourites.

    Books :-

    The Tales Behind Tarot - Alison Davies ISBN 978-0-7112-8066-3

    The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - Holly Ringland - ISBN 978-1-4607-6434-3

    Calendula Face Cream

    Ingrediants

    Oils - * 200ml calendula infused olive or hemp oil  

              * 50grams coconut oil

               * 25 grams beeswax

    Waters - * 125 ml calendula infused water (simmered for approx 1 hr and cooled)

                   * 1 tsp glycerine

     

    Mix all of the oils together in a bain-marie over the stove. When combined , blend (with a stick blender) until creamy.  Add the waters a little at a time until completely combined with a tick and creamy consistency.

    Place in a glass jar and keep in refrigerator or cool

     

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    Episode 22-Mindful connection and magic beans

    Episode 22-Mindful connection and magic beans

    This episode Sally-Anne shares her thoughts and ideas for mindful connection to your garden and nature through the coldest time of the year; tips for planting bare rooted trees, roses and more.

    Plant lore - the humble Broad Bean is not so humble at all with rich history and plant lore.

     

    Theme music: www.purple-planet.com and www.epidemicsound.com

    Episode 20- Strawberries and Samhain

    Episode 20- Strawberries and Samhain

    In this episode, Sally-Anne shares her fondness and connection with the festival of Samhain (also known as Halloween) which falls on the 30 April in the Southern Hemisphere.

    And also her love for growing and eating Strawberries.

    Book of the week: Nature Heals- An introduction to nature-based therapies in Australia and New Zealand - ISBN- mmmm still trying to find it .  Pop on their website to purchase www.naturehealsbook.com

     

    theme music - www.purrple-planet.com

    bird sounds- www.epidemicsounds.com

     

    Episode 18- Grow your own Garlic and say goodbye to Vampires 🧛‍♀️

    Episode 18- Grow your own Garlic and say goodbye to Vampires 🧛‍♀️

    In this episode, Sally-Anne offers great advice for caring for your lawn in Autumn and what to plant in your vege patch.  Also, she delves into Garlics rich history and plant lore.

    Book of the week: Plant Lore Legends and Lyrics- Richard Folkard. ISBN 978-94-92355-47-8

     

    Theme music: www.purple-planet.com and www.epidemicsound.com

    Episode 12 -How to protect your garden from the heat of summer

    Episode 12 -How to protect your garden from the heat of summer
    This episode, Sally-Anne helps you with tips to care for your plants and garden throughout the hottest days of the year.
    • Plant of the week: Lemon Verbena 
    • Product of the week: Woodu wooden watches www.woodu.com.au 
    • Book of the week: Grounded by Ruth Allen ISBN978-1-78739-586-2

    Theme song- www.purple-planet.com

    Bird sounds - www.epidemicsound.com

    Episode 11 - The importance of plants

    Episode 11 - The importance of plants

    This week Sally-Anne shares her thoughts about deepening your relationship with plants and recognising our existence as being a part of nature.

    Plant of the week - Daylilly (Hemerocallis).  And the keys to caring for a worm farm and a bit of worm folklore.

    Book: The Complete Language of Flowers- S. Theresa Dietz  ISBN - 978-1-57715-190-6

    Theme music - www.purple-planet.com