Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
3,666 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB.
News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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Daily J: Kiwi band talk their new EP 'Slush Honey: Side A' and perform in studio
April 07, 2023 22:43 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe band’s made up of three brothers – Jayden, Jesse, Johnny – and their mate, Rick. They started from humble beginnings in Blenheim before heading to the bright lights of Auckland. The band’s debut album Venus Ate Mars was released in 2020 and did exceptionally well. They backed it up with touring the festival circuit both here and in Australia. The boys have just released a new EP called Slush Honey: Side A and Jack Tame caught up with two of the brothers –Jayden and Jesse - this ...
Francesca Rudkin: Film review - Air and The Pope's Exorcist
April 07, 2023 22:16 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MBAir Sonny Vaccaro and Nike pursue basketball rookie Michael Jordan, creating a partnership that revolutionizes the world of sports and contemporary culture. Directed by Ben Affleck, starring Matt Damon. The Pope’s Exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth, chief exorcist for the Vatican, battles Satan and innocent-possessing demons. A detailed portrait of a priest who performed more than 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime. Starring Russell Crowe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Kevin Milne: The irony of Interislander ferry problems
April 07, 2023 21:33 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBKevin Milne joins Jack Tame to chat about the irony of our interisland ferries' mechanical problems just when Bluebridge and Interisland ferries were finally offering first-class on-board service. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Crybaby silliness hides hypocrisy
April 07, 2023 21:23 - 4 minutes - 4.32 MBWe’ve all done it. Every last one of us in a group chat or on a team email or instant messaging platform. Let he who hath not accidentally texted someone when saying something ill-advised or nasty throw the first stone. I’ve got friends who in a rage have sent the most awful messages slagging off their flatmate and calling them a slob, only to have the flatmate in question walk into the room and hold up their phone. “I don’t think you meant to send this to me.” Eurgh.. you don’t s...
Estelle Clifford: Music review - Fall Out Boy - So Much (For) Stardust
March 31, 2023 23:28 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBFall Out Boy ALBUM: So Much (For) Stardust Fall Out Boy's new album, So Much (For) Stardust, is a return to some of the band's familiar sound and style of writing. It's the first album that the pop punk band has released in five years. The last one, Mania, was full of experimentation in sound that some fans didn't love. Wentz and Stump know how polarizing the album was. So Much (For) Stardust is a more recognizable sound. It's also a show of the maturity and experience that the b...
Catherine Raynes: Book review - The Last Days of Joy and Wanderlust
March 31, 2023 23:09 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MBThe Last Days of Joy – Anne Tiernan A stunning novel about a family reeling in the wake of a devastating act. Sharply funny, intensely moving, and with a cast of unforgettable characters, The Last Days of Joy will make you laugh out loud even as it moves you to tears. Wanderlust - Reid Mitenbuler The mesmerizing, larger-than-life tale of an eccentric adventurer who traversed some of the greatest frontiers of the twentieth century, from uncharted Arctic wastelands to the underground re...
Mike Yardley: A safari of sights in Mooloolaba
March 31, 2023 22:53 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MBMike Yardley is once again the envy of us all with his travels to the Sunshine Coast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate Hall: Ethically Kate has some ideas for a sustainable Easter
March 31, 2023 22:42 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBSustainability expert Ethically Kate has some ideas for sustainable ways to celebrate Easter without boycotting it altogether like alternatives for less wasteful Easter baskets for the kids. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Dahlias
March 31, 2023 22:30 - 4 minutes - 4.05 MBPretty flowers in autumn – some are huge and some have really deep colours. Varieties are numerous in all sorts of colours and shapes and sizes; small ones, huge ones; (doubles, singles, “waterlilies”, breeders have been pretty active in this field, especially Dr Keith Hammett – ex DSIR in Auckland) NOW’s the time to scout around finding what you might like yourself. Café au Lait Le Baron Kennemer Land You can buy them as plants (often cuttings) or, more commonly, as “tubers” (root s...
Hannah McQueen: The downsizing dilemma
March 31, 2023 22:18 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBThe downsizing dilemma – it’s a natural progression to downsize the family home when the kids fly the nest and you head into retirement, but people usually expect it to release more cash than it does. If you find yourself in that situation you can end up in a pickle. Why does it not provide as much of your retirement savings as people expect? Why does timing become important? Does moving to a cheaper area solve all that? How do you avoid having an over reliance on your home, a...
Paul Stenhouse: ChatGPT has been blocked in Italy
March 31, 2023 22:14 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MBTikTok's sister app is about to launch in the US It's called Lemon8. Think of it as Instagram - with its focus on text and images - but powered by the TikTok algorithm, and focused on fashion, beauty and lifestyle. It seems to be heavily skewed towards shoppable experiences. It launched in Japan in 2020. Bytedance has been reaching out to content creators to get them to start posting on the app offering up stipends, placements and more. Lemon8 is available to download from the app stores, ...
Tara Ward: Screentime - Rabbit Hole, The Power and Wellmania
March 31, 2023 21:54 - 4 minutes - 4.56 MBRabbit Hole: Kiefer Sutherland stars in this action-packed thriller about a corporate spy who discovers everything he’s been fighting for is built soon a web of lies (TVNZ+). The Power: Based on Naomi Alderman’s bestselling novel, Toni Collette and John Leguizamo star in this sci-fi drama about a world where teenage girls mysteriously start shooting electricity out of their hands (Prime Video). Wellmania: An Australian comedy that sees Celeste Barber plays human tornado Liv, a woman forc...
Melanie Bracewell: Kiwi comedian on finding success cracking the Australian market
March 31, 2023 21:36 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBMost will by now be familiar with the name Melanie Bracewell. The Kiwi comedian has found success on screen, on stage and online... She’s written for 7 Days and Wellington Paranormal – featured on Have You Been Paying Attention – won the Billy T Award and went viral around the world with her impressions of former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. And now, Mel’s taken the leap across the ditch to try and crack the Aussies. But it won’t be long before she’s back on our home shores to t...
Nici Wickes: Eggplant and feta fans
March 31, 2023 21:11 - 5 minutes - 5.2 MBLook out for eggplants right now in grocers and farmer’s markets – they can get as low as $3-$4 each and they make for a really hearty meatless meal. Try this recipe for meltingly soft, richly flavoured and utterly scrumptious eggplant and feta fans. Makes 4 2 eggplants 4-6 medium tomatoes, thickly sliced 100g feta 2-3 tbsps capers 2 tbsps each fresh thyme & oregano Salt & pepper to season ¼ cup olive oil Parsley to garnish Heat oven to 180 C and line a shallow baking tray with ...
Francesca Rudkin: Film review - Dungeons and Dragons and The Portable Door
March 31, 2023 20:50 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBDungeons and Dragons A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. The Portable Door A man lands an internship at a mysterious London firm with unconventional employees, including the charismatic CEO who is incorporating modern corporate strategy into ancient magical practices. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Kevin Milne: How a trip to the zoo told me the way to fix our health system
March 31, 2023 20:43 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBKevin Milne recently took a walk round the zoo with his daughter. An idea crossed his mind as to how we could help fund our deteriorating health system. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Three months living as a one-car-couple
March 31, 2023 20:29 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBAt the start of this year, my girlfriend decided to sell her old dunga’. It was a good decision. Her car was a big, old, fat 2.6L sedan with blind spots the size of a bouncy castle, and the only thing it loved more than chewing through vast quantities of petrol was being as difficult as possible to wedge into parallel parks. ‘Good news!’ she said to me, one day. ‘I sold my car for three thousand dollars!’ ‘That’s fantastic! I replied. And so, what are you thinking now? ‘Well, I’ve got y...
Estelle Clifford: Lana Del Rey - Did You Know There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd
March 24, 2023 23:04 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBRolling Stone says: Lana Del Rey spends her ninth LP taking a close look at herself — and reminds us she's in a creative class all her own. She has another ridiculous song title on her album called: Grandfather please stand on the shoulders of my father while he’s deep-sea fishing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: Paris, The Memoir and Did I Ever Tell You This, Sam Neill
March 24, 2023 22:50 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBParis, The Memoir From the woman who is credited, for better and for worse, for launching what we know as the celebrity focused, brand driven, social media obsessed popular culture of today, comes an honest and surprising memoir that reckons with that truth, and shows that there is so much more to Paris Hilton than you might believe. Behind Paris Hilton's meteoric rise from Upper West Side club kid to household name lies her self-proclaimed 'superpower' of ADHD and a hidden history that ...
Mike Yardley: Wild adventures around Wellington
March 24, 2023 22:41 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MB- The East by West Ferry offers great excursion options. (Matiu/Somes Island.) - How was the birdlife? - And the ferry connects to Days Bay, too. ( Then take an ebike to Pencarrow Lighthouse.) - North of the Capital, the Escarpment Track is pulling the crowds. - If the weather's not behaving, what's new at Wellington Museum. - And the Te-Whanganui-a-Tara exhibition is a fresh feature? ( Gigantic photographic carpet of the region on the floor.) For more tips on great trails a...
Steven Dromgool: Relationship expert on helping a partner with anxiety
March 24, 2023 22:33 - 6 minutes - 6.44 MBWhat is anxiety actually? If it's not real, can't you just tell someone to snap out of it - or get over it? So, what helps? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Fruit trees in action
March 24, 2023 22:23 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBWe had a bit of rain this week… and a huge amount of wind as well. It really showed me I had underestimated the ripeness of my “Sanguine Peaches”, a variety that never fails to perform here in Christchurch. An acquired taste: very sweet and spicey; The name originates from Sanguine de Savoie, meaning “the blood of savoy”. Another favourite tree fruit is the apple “Initial”; perfectly crisp and not too sweet; the great thing about “Initial” is that it seems to be quite resistant to all so...
Dr Byan Betty: Chair of General Practice NZ on meningitis, what is it and what to do about it?
March 24, 2023 22:20 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBWhat is it? Serious infection of blood or brain (meningitis) Can lead to very severe disease or even death. Caused by a bacteria called meningococcal. - 15% of us carry it in our nose and throat and it doesn’t harm us. For reasons we don’t understand it can occasionally transmit to others and cause the disease. Who gets it? Peak those under 5, and teenagers/young adults up to 25 High risk are young adults moving into halls of residence – university or boarding school We don’t und...
Paul Stenhouse: More AI releases and TikTok CEO grilled on Capitol Hill
March 24, 2023 22:01 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBChat GPT stunned the tech world by launching plugins Now you can get Chat GPT to connect to a range of applications to enrich what it knows, and what it can do. For example, you can now connect it to Expedia and have it search flights, or recommend hotels. You can connect it to Bing to search the internet - yes, it can now know real-world and real-time information. You can even connect it to your email and calendar through a service called Zapier to have it send emails and more. TikTok'...
Tara Ward: The Night Agent, Yellowjackets and Lucky Hank
March 24, 2023 21:38 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBThe Night Agent: An American spy thriller. While monitoring an emergency line, an FBI agent answers a call that plunges him into a deadly conspiracy involving a mole at the White House (Netflix). Yellowjackets: Season two of the dark thriller starring Melanie Lynskey, about a team of talented high-school girls soccer players who survive a plane crash deep in the Ontario wilderness (Neon). Lucky Hank: Bob Odenkirk returns to the small screen in this comedy-drama as a grumpy English prof...
Sharon Corr: The Corrs founder on decades of hits as band prepares to head to NZ
March 24, 2023 21:29 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIt was 1990 in Ireland, when three sisters and their brother decide to form a family band. Thus, The Corrs were formed and their version of Celtic-pop somehow worked. They’re one of the biggest musical acts to come out of Ireland, selling 40 million albums worldwide and creating six bestselling albums. The band went on a decade-long hiatus to raise families before returning to the charts in 2015. And now, they're heading our way for two shows later this year. Sharon Corr joined Jac...
Nici Wickes: Feijoa, coconut, rum and lime cake
March 24, 2023 21:04 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBThis cake is gorgeous! Lime & coconut are great friends and bring in the pineapple, guava-like flavour of feijoa and wow, it’s a winner 150gbutter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 3 large eggs 150gself-raising flour 2 tbspsyoghurt or milk Slug of rum 3/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup feijoas, chopped Zest and juice from 2 limes, plus 1 extra lime Icing 250gcream cheese 2 tspsvanilla extract ½ -1 cup icing sugar Preheat oven to 170°C fan bake. Line a 23cmcake tin with baking...
Francesca Rudkin: Living and Boston Strangler
March 24, 2023 20:57 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBLiving (at cinemas) Overwhelmed at work and lonely at home, a civil servant's life takes a heartbreaking turn when a medical diagnosis tells him his time is short. Influenced by a local decadent and a vibrant woman, he continues to search for meaning until a simple revelation gives him a purpose to create a legacy for the next generation. Featuring Bill Nighy and Sex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood. Boston Strangler (Disney +) Keria Knightly plays reporter Loretta McLaughlin, who becom...
Kevin Milne: I can't think of a more stressful occupation than being a stand-up comic
March 24, 2023 20:45 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MBKevin Milne went to see English stand-up comedian Michael McIntosh this week, he says it was a superb show. But he can’t think of a more stressful occupation than being a stand-up comic. Walking onto a lonely stage several times a week with a couple of thousand fans expecting you to be hilarious, he was keen to have a yarn about this and joined Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: In replacing Foster, NZ Rugby delivers yet another insult
March 24, 2023 20:26 - 4 minutes - 4.03 MBMy girlfriend was in Christchurch last week, waiting at the airport departure gate before flying to Auckland, when she sent me an excited text. “The Crusaders are here. All of them.” She said. “Well, I think they are. I don’t know sports.” She rang me a few minutes later, a bit star-struck for someone who supposedly didn’t care too much for rugby, to say that everyone at the airport was asking one guy in particular for photographs. Richie Mo’unga? I wondered. Sam Whitelock perhaps? ‘He’...
Estelle Clifford: Album review of 'Amelia' by Mimi Webb
March 18, 2023 01:51 - 4 minutes - 4.18 MB'Amelia' is the debut album from British pop artist Mimi Webb. After three years of development and a few lead-off singles, Mimi Webb released he first full studio album in early March. Music reviewer Estelle Clifford analysed the album and compared Mimi Webb's style to Emeli Sande and Dua Lipa. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: The Last Orphan and The Only Suspect
March 18, 2023 01:41 - 3 minutes - 3.23 MBThe Last Orphan: An Orphan X Novel The Last Orphan is the latest instalment in Gregg Andrew Hurwitz's Orphan X series. Evan Smoak was taken from a group home to be raised and trained up into an assassin for the Government's secret Orphan program, until he broke away to go underground and use his skills for good. The Government's onto Evan now and the President has a deal for him- eliminate a powerful target for his life. The Only Suspect Alex lives a quiet, comfortable life- until his wif...
Elliott Smith: Black Caps v Sri Lanka second test and SailGP's grand prix
March 18, 2023 01:23 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBCommentator Elliott Smith is here with this weekend's sports highlights, including the unfolding second day of the Black Caps v Sri Lanka second test and SailGP's grand prix event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Yardley: Dining in Wellington
March 18, 2023 01:13 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBTravel expert Mike Yardley shared some of his recommended spots for dinner, brunch and cocktails in New Zealand's capital. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kate 'Ethically Kate' Hall: The most sustainable period products
March 18, 2023 01:03 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MBWhich period products are the most sustainable and budget friendly? Kate 'Ethically Kate' Hall talked Jack through some of the better options available on the market. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Buggin' with numbers
March 18, 2023 00:50 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBAutumn is near and the hot days have certainly increased life in the garden. Flowers are still banking on pollinators to do their job; they are numerous right now: flies, hover flies, beetles, thrips and mites; of course our native bees are still around as well. But the invertebrates that cause troubles in the garden and vegetable plots are also on the peak of their numbers; after all they, too, had a warm breeding season and many many offspring. The greenhouse thrips is one of those crit...
Bob Campbell: Saint Clair 2021 James Sinclair Malbec review
March 18, 2023 00:38 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBWine expert Bob Cambell reviews his pick of the week- Saint Clair 2021 James Sinclair Malbec out of Hawke's Bay. Bob Cambell told Jack Tame what he thought of this choice, and explained the rising popularity of malbec in New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Stenhouse: New Zealand and the UK ban TikTok on Government devices
March 18, 2023 00:28 - 4 minutes - 4.52 MBNew Zealand and the UK are among the growing list of countries banning TikTok on Government devices amid mounting security concerns. Tech expert Paul Stenhouse explained this issue to Jack Tame. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tara Ward: Ted Lasso, Will Trent, and Stuck
March 18, 2023 00:22 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBScreentime expert Tara Ward highlights her TV recommendations for the week: Ted Lasso Sports comedy-drama Ted Lasso is back for its' third (and presumably final) season. The heartwarming story of an American football coach hired to manage a British soccer team continues on for Apple TV+. Will Trent Will Trent is an American crime drama based on a series of books. The show follows Will Trent, a Special Agent in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with a keen eye for observational detail, ...
Zion Armstrong: former Commonwealth Games athlete and Adidas North America president on his athletic journey
March 17, 2023 23:59 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBZion Armstrong has lived an impressive life as a former Commonwealth Games athlete and current president for Adidas North America, but his career wasn't always set in stone. As a teenager, Zion Armstrong got in trouble with the police and ran away to escape consequences- but the local chief of police happened to be a track and field coach who recognised Zion's athletic ability. Police chief Ross Dallow became Zion Armstrong's first mentor, and he conscripted him into joining the local athl...
Rosa Flanagan: 10-Minute Chilli Garlic Noodles
March 17, 2023 23:31 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBRosa Flanagan from Two Raw Sisters shared her simple recipe for 10-ninute chilli garlic noodles: Begin with udon noodles, but you can substitute rice noodles or pre-packaged 2-minute instant noodles. For the sauce: Six cloves of crushed, finely chopped garlic One to two tablespoons of chilli flakes (or you can use fresh chilli) Three spring onions, finely chopped Five tablespoons of tamari (or soy sauce) One teaspoon of rice wine vinegar 1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt 1/4 a cup of sesam...
Rosa Flannagen: 10-Minute Chilli Garlic Noodles
March 17, 2023 23:31 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBRosa Flannagen from Two Raw Sisters shared her simple recipe for 10-ninute chilli garlic noodles: Begin with udon noodles, but you can substitute rice noodles or pre-packaged 2-minute instant noodles. For the sauce: Six cloves of crushed, finely chopped garlic One to two tablespoons of chilli flakes (or you can use fresh chilli) Three spring onions, finely chopped Five tablespoons of tamari (or soy sauce) One teaspoon of rice wine vinegar 1/2 a teaspoon of sea salt 1/4 a cup of sesa...
Francesca Rudkin: Shazam! Fury of the Gods and Finding Michael
March 17, 2023 22:56 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBShazam! Fury of the Gods The sequel to the 2019 film Shazam! continues the story of foster child Billy Baston, who was given the power to turn into an older superhero, Shazam. This sequel is set several years after the first, and Billy and his foster siblings have to team up to fight the Daughters of Atlas, who plan to overrun Earth. Finding Michael This Disney+ documentary explores the investigation to track down the body of Michael Matthews after he disappeared while descending Mount E...
Andrew Saville: Black Caps v Sri Lanka second test, Hurricanes v Waratahs, and SailGP's grand prix
March 17, 2023 22:33 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBAndrew Saville joined Jack Tame to talk about last night's Hurricanes v Waratahs Super Rugby match, the upcoming day two of the Black Caps v Sri Lanka second test and SailGP's grand prix event. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kevin Milne on Jamie Lee Curtis winning Best Supporting Actress Oscar
March 17, 2023 22:17 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBThe 2023 Oscars were this week, and Jamie Lee Curtis walked away with Best Supporting Actress for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Kevin Milne talked about her first interview after the fact and addressed her response to a question about what her Oscar-nominated parents may have thought from beyond the grave. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jack Tame: Labour’s handling of co-governance does a disservice to Māori
March 17, 2023 21:48 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBThe media merger is gone. The clean car upgrade is dead. A selection of other policies have been cast aside or delayed by the first majority government in MMP history. Cynical, clinical, and effective, if the new Prime Minister’s reprioritisation has taught us anything, it’s public sentiment is the best measure in judging which legislation lives and dies. Forget vision or ambition, Labour just wants to win. With that in mind, the blade of Chris Hipkins’ legislative guilotine weighs heavy a...
Estelle Clifford: Miley Cyrus' Endless Summer Vacation
March 11, 2023 00:47 - 6 minutes - 6.27 MBThe album marks Cyrus' eighth studio album and first since 2020's Plastic Hearts. Miley Cyrus has revealed that her eighth album ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ will be split into two parts, ‘AM’ and ‘PM’. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Catherine Raynes: The Silence Project and The Mysterious case of the Alperton Angels
March 11, 2023 00:20 - 3 minutes - 3.56 MBThe Silence Project, Carole Hailey A powerful debut novel that explores a complex mother-daughter relationship. What is it like to be the daughter of a woman who started a cult that changed the world? Monster. Martyr. Mother. On Emilia Morris's thirteenth birthday, her mother Rachel moves into a tent at the bottom of their garden. From that day on, she never says another word. Inspired by her vow of silence, other women join her and together they build the Community. Eight years later,...
Steven Dromgool: Ghosting and toxic behavior
March 11, 2023 00:03 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBRelationship expert Steven Dromgool joined the show to chat about ghosting, toxic behavior, and the impact it can have on dating and relationships. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruud Kleinpaste: Looking out for seasonal troubles in the garden
March 10, 2023 23:56 - 2 minutes - 2.75 MBLooking out for seasonal troubles Some of us had a rubbish summer – wind and water and wholesale destruction. It’s really hard to give suitable advice as each situation is different. The only thing I can say is: protect your valuable top-soil, as that is the most important part of your garden. Mulch what you’ve got and add more organic materials to allow the beneficial creatures to thrive. Plant your winter crops when you have the time and inclination to do so: Brassicas and good r...