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Today we are bringing you a BONUS episode of Life Seeds before the kickoff of Season 2! We are thrilled to be talking horticulture and travel with our amazing guest Faya from the Floriade Expo 2022.    FLORIADE EXPO 2022🌱 International Horticultural Expo Floriade Expo 2022 will be open daily from 14 April up to 9 October 2022 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.    Floriade Preview is open Thursday to Sunday from 11.30 am to 5.30 pm, until 26 September 2021   DISCOVER FLORIADE: http://floriade.com  CRUSIE DETAILS: https://www.emeraldcruises.ca/river-cruises/floriade-2022   Frankie Flowers Celebrity Hosted Sailing July 29, 2022 Add extra zest to your gardening education with Canadian celebrity gardener Frankie Flowers on select sailings. The three-time winner of Landscape Ontario’s Garden Communicator of the Year is excited to meet you and share his expert tips through on-board gardening presentations, a trivia night, and a special garden-inspired cocktail reception.  7-night Jewels of the Rhine | Choose from departures April 29, May 6*, June 23, July 3*, 15*, 22 & 29*, August 5 & 12*, September 30 14-night   MORE ABOUT THE CRUISE: We all need something to look forward to and I'm looking forward to travelling when it's safe to do so.  With that in mind I’m thrilled to announce that I am hosting a once-in-a-lifetime gardening adventure with Emerald Cruises Global and I’m inviting you to be one of only 180 guests on board! Join me on July 29, 2022 for a very special 8-day Jewels of the Rhine river cruise featuring Floriade, one of the world’s largest public gardening events that only takes place once every decade. Not only will we sail to magnificent cities such as Basel, Cologne and Amsterdam, but you’ll be treated to exclusive experiences hosted by yours truly including on board presentations, a garden-themed cocktail reception, and a special talk at Floriade. Plus, test your horticultural knowledge on trivia night, and you could win a gardening consultation with me! Learn more by clicking here or contact your travel advisor. I can’t wait to welcome you on board!   In the meantime be sure to follow along on our social feeds for all things gardening and life seeds updates.    FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: 🌱 LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/  Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... ) and listen along on Spotify.

GARDENING Q&A: WATERING, GYPSY MOTHS & NEW GARDEN 🏡Life Seeds Podcast 🌱 Your source of garden + life inspiration 🌿 Season One | Episode 8 We are bringing you Episode 8 with a classic Q&A! Today we are covering the upswing of gypsy moths, how testing plants works, Frankie's new backyard, Amanda's vegetable garden in a condo and so much more! We are so thankful to all of you who have sent in questions so we thought this was the perfect time to rollout a question and answer episode. Frankie and Amanda get to the heart of things in the garden and in life in this episode! We hope you're enjoying spring so far and we'll be back with another guest next week!   In the meantime be sure to follow along on our social feeds for all things gardening and life seeds updates.    FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM:  LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/  Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds.  You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast... ) and listen along on Spotify.

URBAN GARDENING AND YOUR GARDEN BESTIE 🌿Life Seeds Podcast ft. Melissa Cameron 🌱 Your source of garden + life inspiration 🌿 Season One | Episode 7 Life seeds is the intersection of learning more about our garden and ourselves. Growth can be experienced in many different ways and can be observed in many different ways. But before growth can happen, seeds have to be planted. ABOUT THE GOOD SEED TO! We're here to help you achieve the garden of your dreams! No matter the size of your space, we are here to help you connect with nature and grow an incredible and productive garden. Our garden designs are based on using an organic, regenerative approach. We strive to restore biodiversity and improve soil health so that your garden will be lush, productive and in harmony with nature's rhythm. Our team is attentive  to your vision and we execute your garden installation and maintenance with meticulous attention to detail and a caring and personal touch. Whether it's a mouth-watering edible garden, a butterfly oasis in a pollinator garden or a sustainable cut flower garden, we look forward to planting with you! FOLLOW MELISSA ON:  Website: https://thegoodseedto.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodseedto/ FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/ Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-seeds/id1556701877 ) and listen along on Spotify.

GARDENING Q&A GRASS SEED, FERTILIZER, LIFE & MORE 🏡Life Seeds Podcast ft. Frankie Flowers & Amanda Weldon 🌱 Your source of garden + life inspiration 🌿 Season One | Episode 6 We are bringing you Episode 6 with a classic Q&A! We are so thankful to all of you who have sent in questions so we thought this was the perfect time to rollout a question and answer episode. Frankie and Amanda get to the heart of things in the garden and in life in this episode! We hope you're enjoying spring so far and we'll be back with another guest next week!  In the meantime be sure to follow along on our social feeds for all things gardening and life seeds updates. FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/ Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-seeds/id1556701877 ) and listen along on Spotify.

SAYING YES TO CHALLENGE 🥕Life Seeds Podcast ft. Niki Jabbour 🌱 Your source of garden + life inspiration 🌿 Season One | Episode 5 Life seeds is the intersection of learning more about our garden and ourselves. Growth can be experienced in many different ways and can be observed in many different ways. But before growth can happen, seeds have to be planted. MEET NIKI JABBOUR  Niki Jabbour is the award-winning author of four books – The Year Round Vegetable Gardener (2012 American Horticultural Society Book Award), Groundbreaking Food Gardens: 73 Plans That Will Change the Way You Grow Your Garden, Veggie Garden Remix: 224 New Plants to Shake Up Your Garden and Add Variety, Flavor, and Fun (Winner of the 2019 American Horticultural Society Book Award, Winner of the Gold Book Award from GardenComm, and winner of the 2019 Silver Award from Taste Canada), and Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden. She also writes for magazines like Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and Birds & Blooms.  Niki is an in-demand speaker, offering seminars and keynotes at events, shows, societies, and greenhouses across North America such as the Northwest Flower & Garden Show, The Dow Gardens, The Philadelphia Flower Show, The Boston Flower Show, and Canada Blooms. Since 2006, Niki has hosted and executive produced her popular radio show, The Weekend Gardener which airs on News 95.7 FM in Halifax as well as online. For her broadcasting work, Niki won the 2015 Gold Award from GardenComm as ‘Best On-Air Talent’.  Niki is very active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and you can find her gardening videos on Youtube. When she’s not writing, speaking, or broadcasting about food gardening Niki is harvesting year-round from her twenty raised bed vegetable garden in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is filled with an eclectic mixture of popular vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans, as well as unique heirloom varieties, and crops from around the world like cucamelons, snake gourds, and za’atar. Niki's Website: https://savvygardening.com/author/niki-jabbour/ Niki's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikijabbour/?hl=en FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/ Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-seeds/id1556701877 ) and listen along on Spotify.

GARDENING IN THE UK WITH MR. PLANT GEEK 🌱Life Seeds Podcast ft. Michael Perry, Mr. Plant Geek  🌱 Your source of garden + life inspiration  🌿 Season One | Episode 4 Life seeds is the intersection of learning more about our garden and ourselves. Growth can be experienced in many different ways and can be observed in many different ways. But before growth can happen, seeds have to be planted.    MEET MR. PLANT GEEK  I’ve always been a PLANT GEEK! Of course, during the “cool” teenage years, I desperately tried to hide it. But, now, as we enjoy a golden age in horticulture, I am out and proud! The concept of Mr Plant Geek was born around four years ago, on a rainy evening in New York, no less. I was on the brink of going freelance, after a long career with one company, and needed a title. A title that would sum up what I’m about. Mr Plant Geek was the result!   During my time at Thompson & Morgan, the premier mail order plant company in England, I racked up 18 years of experience. I was busy introducing hundreds of brand new plants into the UK marketplace, with headline grabbers such as the Egg and Chips plant and the tasty Fuchsia Berry!  In 2015, I was super chuffed to be listed in the Top ’20 most influential horticulturists’ by The Sunday Times, in recognition of my innovations.  I’m also immensely proud of the fun, yet informative website we have created with mrplantgeek.com, with super accessible content!  From WTF Gardening to Your Ideal Plant Guide, the online ‘gardening school’ can help any level of gardener. I should be easy to find on social media too, and just love sharing my plant finds with followers. I hope to excite and inspire! Follow along with Michael's Story: Website: https://mrplantgeek.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrplantgeek Twitter: https://twitter.com/mr_plantgeek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_plantgeek/ FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/ Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-seeds/id1556701877​) and listen along on Spotify.

MAKING GOOD WINE IN NIAGARA & ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES | ft. Allison Findlay, @winemakersboots (from https://www.flatrockcellars.com/)  Your source of garden + life inspiration  - Season One | Episode 3 Life seeds is the intersection of learning more about our garden and ourselves. Growth can be experienced in many different ways and can be observed in many different ways. But before growth can happen, seeds have to be planted. Today we take our garden chat to the vineyard and boy are we ready for it!  ABOUT OUR GUEST ALLISON Originally from Dryden, Allison was on a trip to visit friends in Niagara, when she toured a winery. The person behind to tasting bar fascinated her with the notions of wine being a blend of art and science. A way to take nature and put it into the bottle, a fabulous dance of smell, taste and feel. She was SOLD. She first completed her Undergraduate in Biology at Lakehead University, before venturing off to her new life in Southern Ontario. Attending Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture Technician program was the perfect compliment to her previous science education, as well as opened her eyes to the vast world of wine. After participating in multiple vintages both locally and internationally, she finally found her true love on the Twenty Mile Bench. At Flat Rock Cellars, she took her passion for science, nature and creativity and now produces exceptional terroir-focused wines. Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-seeds/id1556701877) and listen along on Spotify. Follow along with Allisons's Story: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemakersboots/ And check out the winery she works with - FLAT ROCK CELLARS https://www.flatrockcellars.com/ FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/

MAKING DECISIONS IN THE GARDEN & LIFE | ft. The Tattooed Gardener  Your source of garden + life inspiration  - Season One | Episode 2   Life seeds is the intersection of learning more about our garden and ourselves. Growth can be experienced in many different ways and can be observed in many different ways. But before growth can happen, seeds have to be planted.  Today we catch up with garden expert Paul Gellatly otherwise known as "The Tattooed Gardener". Paul has incredible experience from working with the Toronto Zoo to being Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Gardens.  Paul grew up loving to grow and we can't wait for you to hear some of his stories from childhood to now. A huge part of this conversation focuses on the difficulty of making decisions and learning when it's time to pull the trigger. Let us know if you have any questions below and welcome back to Life Seeds. You can rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-seeds/id1556701877) and listen along on Spotify. Follow along with Paul's Story: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thetattooedgardener/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_tattooed_gardener/ FRANKIE'S GARDEN FACT CHECK: Which seeds are viable? The ones that sink or the ones that float? Short answer is the ones that sink are going to be more viable to germinate. (Water test: Take your seeds and put them in a container of water. Let them sit for about 15 minutes. Then if the seeds sink, they are still viable; if they float, they most likely will not sprout. This method, in my opinion, is not the best way to check your seeds. For surer results, try performing a germination test. From: https://www.hortmag.com/weekly-tips/how-to-know-if-garden-seed-is-viable) FOLLOW ALONG WITH OUR GROWTH ON INSTAGRAM: LIFE SEEDS: https://www.instagram.com/lifeseedspodcast/ FRANKIE: https://www.instagram.com/frankferragine/ AMANDA: https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde/

Welcome to Life Seeds Episode One! In this episode you will hear all about SEED STARTING and saying yes to NEW BEGINNINGS! You'll also meet the hosts Frank Ferragine (aka Frankie Flowers) and Amanda Weldon and how they met and started working together. When it comes to seed starting there is so much to consider. We have learned so many wonderful life lessons from the garden so let's get through it together.  Whether you are a beginner green thumb, an avid gardener or just striving for personal growth — this is the podcast for you! I believe that cultivating a garden is a lot like growing in life. We all need a little sunlight, water and love to bloom to our fullest potential and sometimes you’ve got to get your hands dirty before you see growth. Here at Life Seeds, we’re focusing on growing plants and digging a little deeper on what they can teach us about our own journey in life. We’ll share lessons from the garden and life along the way! Let's get growing! Follow along for the rest of the journey on Instagram @lifeseedspodcast with Frankie @frankferragine and Amanda @belowtheblonde. Also if you want more from Life Seeds join Frankie on Facebook @askfrankieflowers for his weekly Live Q&A's. This is where you can ask questions for future episodes and even get a shoutout on the show!  Fingers crossed Life Seeds becomes your new Wednesday tradition. Welcome seedlings! 

Hey there everyone welcome to Life Seeds! Whether you are a beginner green thumb, an avid gardener or just striving for personal growth — this is the podcast for you! I believe that cultivating a garden is a lot like growing in life. We all need a little sunlight, water and love to bloom to our fullest potential and sometimes you’ve got to get your hands dirty before you see growth. What can you expect from this podcast? Here at Life Seeds, we’re focusing on growing plants and digging a little deeper on what they can teach us about our own journey in life. We’ll share lessons from the garden and hear from some incredible guests along the way. Thanks for tuning in and learning more about this seed we have just planted! We can't wait to grow with you on this platform.  Let's get growing!  Frankie & Amanda  --- In the meantime, to get a look behind the scenes and get a peek at some of the amazing guest we have lined up, head on over to our Instagram, @LifeSeedsPodcast. We’d also love if you submitted your garden and life questions at our weekly Q&A on Facebook: at @askfrankieflowers. And join Amanda on her instagram channel @belowtheblonde for more tips on indoor gardening in a small space.  Please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, with new releases every Wednesday. Thank you so much your support — Let’s get growing!