A passionate Gardener and Horticulturist with 17 years experience, Vivien continues to be inspired and fascinated by the wonderful world of plants. Vivien believes that “Gardening offers a positive impact on our lives both mentally and physically, for good health and the greater environment.”
With a strong lean toward organic garden practices, including companion planting and biological control methods, Viv’s Garden Gig program features …
Veggie of the Week – How to grow, natural pest control, their health benefits, with discussions outlining unusual or interesting uses. Vivien loves healthy food and often shares a recipe or two incorporating her Greek heritage.
Highlight Garden Topic – pet safe plants, edible hedges, how to create a butterfly garden, gardening with allergy sufferers, healing herbs, the health benefits associated with indoor plants and more green stuff.
Interviews – with celebrity gardeners, special guests, local enthusiasts and community gardeners.
Seasonal Garden Tips – To keep your gardens looking healthy
And a Garden Doctor segment – Send your garden enquiries, bug problems or success stories to Vivien at gardengig@alive905.com.au for her on air advice.
Every month all garden enquiries go into the draw to win a garden hamper or product – just to make your gardening experience a little more enjoyable!
| Vivien conducts “Grow your own Veggie and Herb Garden” seminars through the Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College. Phone (02)9482 1189 or visit www.hkcc.nsw.edu.au to enroll in the course.The Garden Gig is proudly sponsored byPLANTCORP GARDEN SUPACENTA 107 Seven Hills Rd, Baulkham Hills Phone (02)8678 4810 …For plants at the right price with great advice. Join Vivien every Friday from midday …”FOR A PIECE OF MY GARDENING MIND.” |
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