Muddy Boots

Published by Keith and Elisabeth

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Home & Garden

Landscape Designer, Keith Edwards, and 'Garden Girl', Elisabeth Kingman, join forces to bring an engaging, informative, and entertaining take on all things gardens. From growing perfect produce to garden design, Keith and Elisabeth will cover it. Come along and get your hands and boots muddy. For more information follow us on Instagram @muddybootspodcast

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Recent episodes

What to Grow, Sow and Know This Month: August

Jul 28, 2026

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 Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Muddy Boots Special Guest: Jami from Backyard Botanist

Jul 21, 2026

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 Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Question Time 51!

Jul 14, 2026

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 Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Muddy Boots Special Guest: 2026 MIFGS Award Winner, Conchi Bastin

Jul 7, 2026

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just needing a reset? In this inspiring episode, special guest Conchi Batson shares how gardening became a lifeline during a difficult chapter in her life. Discover how slowing down, getting your hands in the soil, and reconnecting with nature can transform both your mindset and your garden. If you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside and reset, this episode will leave you feeling motivated and hopeful. Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Home Compost Bins (& Prize Winner Announcements)

Jun 30, 2026

Struggling with smelly bins, slow breakdown, or compost that just doesn’t work? This episode takes the guesswork out of composting and shows you how to get it right. Keith shares simple, practical insights to help you turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, living soil. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your results, this episode will help you compost with confidence and boost the health of your garden. Products & Tools recommended in this episode Clyde's Compost Rooster Booster F.D Ryan's Broadfork Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

What to Grow, Sow and Know This Month: July

Jun 23, 2026

July’s Garden – this episode of Muddy Boots highlights essential winter gardening tasks to prepare for spring. Keith emphasises pruning deciduous plants, planting bare-rooted trees and roses, and improving soil with compost and additives. He recommends planting ornamentals, bulbs, and winter vegetables like brassicas and root crops. Pest control, mulching, and lawn care are also key, along with frost protection. Overall, staying active in winter ensures healthier plants and stronger growth in the coming season. PLANTS (Recommended by Keith) Lagerstroemia indica — Crape myrtle Magnolia spp. — Magnolia Acer palmatum — Japanese maple Acer platanoides — European maple Acer saccharum — Canadian maple (sugar maple) Paeonia spp. — Peony (both bush and herbaceous types) Nerine spp. — Nerine Ranunculus asiaticus — Ranunculus Brassica oleracea (various groups) — Brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale) Spinacia oleracea — Spinach Lactuca sativa — Lettuce Coriandrum sativum — Coriander Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis — Wombok (Chinese cabbage) Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis — Pak choy Quercus spp. — Oak Fraxinus spp. — Ash Liquidambar styraciflua — Liquidambar Rosa spp. — Roses Primula × polyantha — Polyanthus Viola spp. — Violet Primula spp. — Primula Brassica rapa subsp. rapa — Turnip Allium cepa — Onion Beta vulgaris — Beetroot Raphanus sativus — Radish Pisum sativum — Peas (including snow peas) PRODUCTS / TOOLS with hyperlinks MycoGold (BioStim) Clyde Compost Eco Neem Eco Oil Monash Rock Dust Neutrog “Who Flung Dung” Neutrog Sudden Impact for Lawns FD Ryan Broadfork Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Question Time 50!

Jun 16, 2026

Recommended Plants Hibiscus spp. — Hibiscus Eremophila nivea — Emu Bush Philotheca myoporoides — Long-leaf Waxflower Correa backhouseana — Correa Correa baeuerlenii — Chef’s Cap Correa Liriope spp. — Lilyturf Liriope muscari ‘Evergreen Giant’ — Giant Lilyturf Liriope spp. ‘Alba’ / ‘Monroe’s White’ — White Lilyturf Pachysandra insignis — Japanese Spurge Anthemis ‘Susanna Mitchell’ — Anthemis (chamomile-type) Anthemis ‘E.C. Buxton’ — Anthemis (chamomile-type) Rosmarinus officinalis (prostratus) — Prostrate Rosemary Myoporum parvifolium — Creeping Boobialla Casuarina glauca ‘Cousin It’ — Cousin It / Prostrate Sheoak Recommended Products Lowe Anvil Pruners Backyard Botanist EE – Sea Fertliser Neutrog Bush Tucker Neutrog Gyganic Neutrog Kahoona Eco Neem Eco Oil Weed Gunnel Firehawk Organic Herbicide Modbox Raised Beds – The Plant Runner Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Potatoes

Jun 9, 2026

Potatoes. The fourth most important staple food in the world. Growing your own is simple and rewarding and incredibly healthy for you. Where you can find all things Muddy Boots! Website: https://www.muddyboots.net.au/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/muddybootspodcast/ Facebook: Muddy Boots Podcast | Facebook

Gardening With and For Kids

Jun 2, 2026