That's How We Grow
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -For the past twenty years, award-winning landscape designer and TV host Charlie Albone has seen, shaped and revived many gardens around the world. Thanks to STIHL, join him and his guests on That’s How We Grow as they give you the tips and tricks to get your garden, lawn, or vegie patch looking its best. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you!
STIHL Tools are only available from the more than 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia. Find out more about STIHL garden power tools at stihl.com.au and find your local STIHL Dealer at stihldealers.com.au
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Episodes
Deborah Hutton: A Model Garden
December 13, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBModel, magazine editor, TV presenter, cookbook author and more, Deborah Huttonhas achieved plenty in life. But can she garden? Deb joins Charlie to chat about her gardening experience, what happened to her indoor plants and what she can incorporate into her new home renovation. Deb also discusses her skin cancer journey and how it led to her amazing hat range. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected]...
Juliet Love: Homes and Gardens with Love
December 06, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBJuliet Love is co-host on Better Homes & Gardens and married to the host of THWG, Charlie Albone. Juliet and Charlie break down how their home structure works, the battle over flowering plants and edible plants and the importance of including indoor plants. Juliet also reveals her pride in purchasing bargains to decorate a room. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected] This podcast was hosted by Ch...
Myles Baldwin: Bespoke Garden Design
November 29, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBEver wanted to know the inside secrets of an award winning garden designer? Myles Baldwin is the founder of a prestigious landscape architecture studio which has won multiple international awards. Myles joins host Charlie Albone and breaks down their shared love of landscape design, the projects that excite them and what you can do to improve your green space. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected]...
Larry Emdur: Come On Down The Garden Path
November 22, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Chase host and co-host of The Morning Show, Larry Emdur, exposes celebrity gardens as well as his own shipping container made home. Joining host Charlie Albone, they run through their questionable dancing skills on Dancing With The Stars, what Larry looks for in his property investments and his beginning steps into gardening and the beautiful nature in Kangaroo Valley. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: char...
Ben Sims: Expert Lawn Tips
November 15, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBLawn connoisseur Ben Sims (AKA @lawntips), reveals the secrets behind his viral lawn videos that make watching grass grow interesting. Learn about his favourite lawn types - and what he doesn’t like, along with tips to get your lawn looking immaculate. Ben also breaks down how he has created a Par 3 course in his very own backyard! Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected] This podcast was hosted by...
Kate Flood: Breaking Down Compost
November 08, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBCompost Queen Kate Flood breaks down the basics of composting and the importance of having a nutritious garden with host Charlie Albone. Kate gives us the best tips and tricks to help step-up your household waste management and make your garden a regenerative garden! Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected] This podcast was hosted by Charlie Albone and created by STIHL Australia See omnystudio.com...
Phillip Johnson: Best in Show Landscapes
November 01, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34 MBCharlie Albone is joined by award winning garden designer Phillip Johnson to chat about all things garden design including Phil’s winning Best in Show Chelsea Flower Show design, now recreated in Melbourne. Hear how you can incorporate natural designs into your home garden from two of Australia’s leading landscape designers. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected] This podcast was hosted by Charlie...
Curtis Stone: What’s cooking in your garden?
October 25, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBWelcome back to season 3! Celebrity chef Curtis Stone reveals the must-grow herbs and vegies for your home garden in this episode of That’s How We Grow. Joining host Charlie Albone, he runs through growing Australian natives in LA, incorporating fresh grown produce into your daily meals and tackles typical challenges of growing a thriving vegie patch. Want Charlie to answer your question on the podcast? please email any questions you have about your garden to: [email protected] Th...
Designing award-winning gardens with Paul Bangay
December 07, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWhat a way to finish this season! Two of Australia’s best garden designers share their insights on garden design and what inspires them. The amazing Paul Bangay joins Charlie Albone to discuss how his garden designs have evolved over the years, the passion and inspiration for his incredible designs, and Paul’s amazing gardens at his Stonefield property in Victoria. Their shared passion for gardening and garden design is infectious and will inspire you to think about your own garden. On ...
Garden design around a pool with Tristan Peirce
November 23, 2022 20:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBJump in, we’re putting in a pool! The great Australian dream of having a pool in the backyard remains incredibly popular. Charlie Albone is joined by award-winning landscape architect Tristan Peirce to discuss garden design, plant selection, current global pool trends, incorporating a pool and finding the balance of blending your garden design into the natural environment. These two highly credentialed garden designers highlight the importance of how a talented landscape designer can help yo...
Beekeeping and growing veggies with Johanna Griggs
November 09, 2022 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBThe importance of insects such as bees for your garden, particularly your vegetable patch, can't be underestimated. Johanna Griggs has become incredibly passionate and interested in the humble bee. This passion is driving her gardening practices, which sees Johanna grow about 85% of the fruits and veggies she and her family eats. Charlie and Johanna share their passion for growing vegetables, compost and getting people involved in gardening. On today’s episode: Johanna’s love of the gar...
Growing produce powered by biodiversity with Martin and Will from Brookfarm
October 26, 2022 20:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe transformation of land from a dairy farm to a macadamia farm makes for an amazing story. Charlie speaks with Martin and Will Brook to understand the journey they undertook, bringing the rainforest back and supporting the natural environment to improve their farming business. Martin and Will provide a great example of how supporting native plants thrive, but also help green your garden. On today’s episode: How Brookfarm transformed their previously degraded land How anyone can regener...
Gardening in small spaces with Lee Sullivan
October 12, 2022 21:53 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBGrowing your own fruit and vegetables is incredibly rewarding (and just occasionally frustrating thanks to pests!). Charlie talks to Lee Sullivan, a great home gardener who has converted her backyard to grow plenty of different food for her family. From the benefits of home grown food, to the importance of having a range of flowering plants, Charlie and Lee will fill you with knowledge for how you can start or expand your veggie patch! On today’s episode: How Lee started growing her own...
From the vegetable patch to the plate with Matt Moran
September 28, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBFreshly grown food provides the best ingredients when cooking, and growing vegetables in large quantities brings its own challenges for everyone, whether in the backyard vegetable patch or on a large farm. Charlie tucks in with Matt Moran to discuss Matt’s amazing journey with food and farming, and how he grows produce for his own restaurants. On today’s episode: How Matt Moran become a chef and restaurateur Eating and cooking produce when it is in season Matt’s favourite vegetables an...
Lawns: Stadiums, putting greens & homes
September 14, 2022 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBA beautiful lush green lawn is admired by everyone. But how do you keep your lawn thriving, or how do you lay a new one? Charlie Albone is joined by an expert in the game, Graeme Colless, director at Evergreen Turf to answer all your questions. Supplying turf to some of the biggest sports stadiums in the country, and sowing turf at major horse racing tracks and golf courses, Graeme knows plenty about growing and maintaining lovely lawns. Charlie and Graeme discuss: The importance of good ...
Country Gardens, with Samantha Armytage
August 31, 2022 19:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBCharlie is back for season 2 of That’s How We Grow! With an amazing line-up of guests, Charlie will be chatting with some incredible gardening experts throughout the season so you can grow and cultivate your best garden yet! Opening the new season, Charlie is joined by the former queen of breakfast television, Samantha Armytage. Listen to Sam talk about her own lifestyle treeseachange - from the beaches of Bondi to her tranquil country garden and animals. From kangaroos to hares, she’s exp...
Back For Season 2 - That's How We Grow
August 31, 2022 15:03 - 15 seconds - 272 KBWe're back for a second season of That's How We Grow, in partnership with STIHL. Episode 1 is arriving today, with new episodes being released every two weeks! THAT'S HOW WE GROW is a podcast produced by host Charlie Albone in partnership with STIHL. Each fortnight Charlie welcomes gardening experts and Aussie icons to talk about the best tips, power tools and overall garden goodness. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you! We’d lo...
08 Garden Planning & Design with Michael Bates
December 08, 2021 18:13 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBCharlie Albone is incredibly passionate about garden design. His garden displays at the Chelsea Flower Show are some of his career highlights. To indulge in this passion, Charlie is joined by friend and fellow designer Michael Bates. As an experienced garden designer, Michael joins Charlie to discuss the planning process for designing a beautiful garden and how they work with their respective clients to achieve this. On today’s episode: Michael’s approach to designing a garden What aims to...
07 Perfect garden maintenance workflow
November 24, 2021 18:07 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBWe all battle with garden maintenance at times, so Charlie catches up with David Laughlin from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to learn how the professionals approach this dilemma. If you love to get into the garden, or prefer to sit back and enjoy its aura, Charlie and David provide advice around just how best to plan and manage your garden. So, to help you spend more time enjoying and savouring your garden, rather than being intimidated and slaving away, Charlie and David provide their kno...
07 Perfect garden maintenance workflow with David Laughlin
November 24, 2021 18:07 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBWe all battle with garden maintenance at times, so Charlie catches up with David Laughlin from The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to learn how the professionals approach this dilemma. If you love to get into the garden, or prefer to sit back and enjoy its aura, Charlie and David provide advice around just how best to plan and manage your garden. So, to help you spend more time enjoying and savouring your garden, rather than being intimidated and slaving away, Charlie and David provide their kno...
06 Tackling a wild garden & boosting your curb appeal
November 10, 2021 17:15 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBCharlie catches up with his good friend, Andrew Winter, who he misses immensely after the 13-years they spent together filming Selling Houses Australia. The two catch up and discuss just how important a garden is when putting your home up for sale, with Andrew sharing his knowledge on how a beautiful garden can support the sale of your home. Many people focus on the interior of a home when selling while often the garden is overlooked. Completing some small jobs in the garden prior to sale c...
06 Tackling a wild garden & boosting your curb appeal with Andrew Winter
November 10, 2021 17:15 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBCharlie catches up with his good friend, Andrew Winter, who he misses immensely after the 13-years they spent together filming Selling Houses Australia. The two catch up and discuss just how important a garden is when putting your home up for sale, with Andrew sharing his knowledge on how a beautiful garden can support the sale of your home. Many people focus on the interior of a home when selling while often the garden is overlooked. Completing some small jobs in the garden prior to sale c...
05 Hedge & Lawn Care for Higher Temperatures with Jimmy Turner
October 27, 2021 17:58 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBHost Charlie Albone is joined by self confessed plant nerd, Jimmy Turner. Australia’s size and the variety in weather conditions brings unique challenges. From the dry heat down south, to the high humidity up north, the different types of heat bring different challenges to Australian gardeners. Charlie and Jimmy discuss how to manage your garden in these hot conditions and the best ways to look after plants in extreme heat. On today’s episode: How to manage your plants in hot weather When ...
04 How And When To Prune Trees with Arborist Martin Peacock
October 13, 2021 17:49 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBHost Charlie Albone is joined by expert arborist Martin Peacock to discuss tree management, from big gum trees to citrus. Martin is an experienced arborist and now completes tree reports for clients. With a wealth of experience climbing trees and analysing their health, Martin shares his knowledge with Charlie. On today’s episode: When to prune your trees, including the different times of year for large trees compared to fruiting trees The best advice for removing dead branches How to ma...
03 Planting Vegetable Gardens with Maggie Beer
September 29, 2021 17:37 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBHost Charlie Albone is joined by the incredible Maggie Beer to discuss her passion for gardening. Maggie loves to create incredible dishes from her own produce. A renowned vegetable grower, Charlie and Maggie share their knowledge to help everyone have a brilliant vegetable patch. On today’s episode: Will Maggie Beer share her burnt fig ice cream recipe with Charlie? Maggie’s gardening passion Preparing vegetable garden beds Planning for crop rotation across vegetable beds The great wor...
02 Achieving a Perfect Lawn with Joe Rogers
September 22, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today’s show, host Charlie Albone is joined by lawn expert Joe Rogers. Joe is the commercial and research development manager at Lawn Solutions Australia, home to Sir Walter Buffalo turf. Charlie and Joe cover everything you need to know to spring your lawn back into shape, the best ways to establish, maintain and rejuvenate what is often the heart of a garden. On today’s episode: Charlie & Joe discuss their approach to lawn maintenance - what to do and when What are the common issues ...
Achieving a Perfect Lawn with special guest Joe Rogers
September 22, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today’s show, host Charlie Albone is joined by lawn expert Joe Rogers. Joe is the commercial and research development manager at Lawn Solutions Australia, home to Sir Walter Buffalo turf. Charlie and Joe cover everything you need to know to spring your lawn back into shape, the best ways to establish, maintain and rejuvenate what is often the heart of a garden. On today’s episode: Charlie & Joe discuss their approach to lawn maintenance - what to do and when What are the common issues ...
01 Gardening Trends with Graham Ross
September 15, 2021 07:12 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn today’s show, Charlie Albone is joined by his good friend, esteemed horticulturist Graham Ross. After all his years of gardening, Graham has plenty of stories to tell and has his finger firmly on the pulse of what people are up to in their garden’s today. They cover gardening trends, Graham’s time in the gardening industry and the changes they have seen over the years. On today’s episode: Charlie chats to Graham Ross about trends they are seeing in gardens The importance of spending tim...
Gardening Trends & How to plan your gardening calendar with renowned gardener Graham Ross
September 15, 2021 07:12 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn today’s show, Charlie Albone is joined by his good friend, esteemed horticulturist Graham Ross. After all his years of gardening, Graham has plenty of stories to tell and has his finger firmly on the pulse of what people are up to in their garden’s today. They cover gardening trends, Graham’s time in the gardening industry and the changes they have seen over the years. On today’s episode: Charlie chats to Graham Ross about trends they are seeing in gardens The importance of spending ti...
Gardening Trends with special guest Graham Ross
September 15, 2021 07:12 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBOn today’s show, Charlie Albone is joined by his good friend, esteemed horticulturist Graham Ross. After all his years of gardening, Graham has plenty of stories to tell and has his finger firmly on the pulse of what people are up to in their garden’s today. They cover gardening trends, Graham’s time in the gardening industry and the changes they have seen over the years. On today’s episode: Charlie chats to Graham Ross about trends they are seeing in gardens The importance of spending ti...
That's How We Grow - Coming Soon
September 12, 2021 23:28 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBTHAT’S HOW WE GROW is a podcast, produced by host Charlie Albone and STIHL. Each week Charlie welcomes gardening experts to talk about the best techniques, power tools and overall garden tips. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you! STIHL Tools are only available from STIHL Dealers, there are over 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia.Find out more about Battery Power by STIHL here: www.stihl.com.au/battery Find your local STIHL Deal...
That's How We Grow - Preview
September 12, 2021 23:28 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBTHAT’S HOW WE GROW is a podcast, produced by host Charlie Albone and STIHL. Each week Charlie welcomes gardening experts to talk about the best techniques, power tools and overall garden tips. If your thumb is green, your garden vast and your to-do-list never ending this podcast is for you! STIHL Tools are only available from STIHL Dealers, there are over 600 STIHL Dealers across Australia.Find out more about Battery Power by STIHL here: www.stihl.com.au/battery Find your local STIHL Dealer ...