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Gardening for Wellness & Joy: White Strawberries
Welcome to White Strawberries, where gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living nourish body, and spirit and the planet. I’m Sam—a gardener, mum, educator and podcaster.
This is my passion! So, I'm glad you're here. Each episode explores an aspect of growing and eating nutrient-dense foods and growing flowers for joy.
I cover garden design, soil health, mushrooms, animal integration, and seasonal growing insights along side in-kitchen gardening and cut flowers. Because growing biodiversity means everything grows better.
I am a self confessed lazy gardener, who aims to do things efficiently with max returns.
🌱 Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, I hope you'll join me each week.
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Gardening for Wellness & Joy: White Strawberries
The Secret to Thriving Roses | Spark Joy
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🌹 Welcome to White Strawberries, your go-to podcast for effortless, joyful, and sustainable gardening. In this episode, I dive into why my roses are thriving without sprays, how biodiversity supports healthy plants, and how to make your own rosewater and tea from fragrant blooms.
What you’ll discover in this episode:
- Common rose pests and how nature balances them.
- How planting a diverse garden supports predatory insects like ladybugs and praying mantises.
- Companion plants that naturally protect and enhance roses.
- Choosing the right rose variety: Wild, Heirloom, and Modern Roses.
- How to make rosewater and a simple rose tea at home.
- The nutritional and skin benefits of roses grown in organic, biodiverse gardens.
Research & References:
- Flower diversity increases aphid predation on tomatoes
- Effect of companion planting on pest suppression
- A 2018 study: extracts from Rosa damascena
- Rose‑petal extracts have antioxidant and anti‑hyaluronidase activity — meaning they can neutralise free radicals
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