August is all about getting ready for the spring rush. In this practical seasonal episode, Keith talks through the key jobs to tackle before the garden takes off, from sowing warm-season seeds and planting flowering annuals to improving soil, feeding organically, protecting fruit trees from disease, and staying alert for late frosts. It’s a useful preparation episode for gardeners wanting to build stronger soil, get ahead of pests and diseases, and make the most of the final weeks of winter.

Seeds to sow indoors or in greenhouse

• Tomato
• Chilli
• Capsicum
• Eggplant
• Black Passionfruit
• Cosmos
• Snapdragon
• Marigold

Seeds to sow directly into your garden

• Snow Pea
• Sweet Pea
• Cornflower
• Poppy
• Carrot
• Potato
• Radish
• Turnip

Seedlings to start in August

• Broccoli
• Cabbage
• Kale
• Silverbeet

Products & Tools recommended in this episode

• Clyde's Compost
• Neutrog “Who Flung Dung”
• MycoGold
• Neutrog Gogo Juice
• Neutrog Popul8
• Munash Rock Dust
• Neutrog Rooster Booster
• EE Sea Liquid Fertliser
• Lime Sulphur
• Copper Fungicide
• Seasol
• Moon calendar

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Looking for quality gardening tools that actually last, or wondering what products experienced gardeners swear by? In this episode, Elizabeth and Keith chat with Jamie Stewart, founder of Backyard Botanist, about turning a passion for plants into a successful business. From heirloom-quality tools to small-space gardening and the growing demand for well-made products, this episode is packed with inspiration for gardeners who appreciate quality, practicality, and a love of the craft.

Products & Tools recommended in this episode

• Lowe Secateurs
• Hori Hori Knife
• Trugs
• Haws Watering Cans

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This month’s Q&A brought to you by The Plant Runner
Moving plants, battling persistent weeds, setting up productive veggie beds, or wondering if you're doing things the right way? In this practical Q&A episode, Keith tackles a wide range of real-world gardening challenges submitted by listeners from around Australia. Packed with straightforward advice, seasonal tips, and problem-solving solutions, this episode is ideal for gardeners looking to avoid common mistakes and get better results from their gardens.

Plants recommended in this episode

• Raphanus sativus — Radish (particularly French Breakfast radish)
• Pisum sativum — Sweet pea
• Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon — Snow pea
• Pisum sativum var. macrocarpon — Sugar snap pea

Products & Tools recommended in this episode

• Clyde's Compost
• Manutec pH Test Kit
• F.D Ryan's Broadfork
• Dicamba Herbicide
• HDPE or LDPE Food-Grade Plastic Liner (for raised garden beds)
• Neutrog Gogo Juice
• Wormly Worm Farms

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