Get Growing

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  • 2014
  • 5 Seasons

Get Growing is an Australian television show that celebrates gardening, sustainability and healthy living. The show is hosted by landscape designer Dale Vine and chef Paul West, who share their knowledge and passion for growing food, herbs and plants in a way that is accessible to all.

Throughout the show, viewers are taken on a journey of discovery, as they learn about the joys and benefits of gardening. Whether you are a seasoned green thumb or a complete novice, Get Growing provides practical tips and advice on how to create a beautiful and productive garden.

One of the key themes of the show is sustainability, and Dale and Paul are passionate about reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly practices. They demonstrate how to grow food in small spaces, how to compost, and how to reduce water usage. They also offer tips on how to cook with produce from your own garden, showing viewers how to make the most of their harvest.

Another important aspect of Get Growing is community involvement. The show highlights the importance of connection and community, and showcases local initiatives that bring people together around gardening and sustainability. From community gardens to school projects, Get Growing shows how gardening can be a powerful tool for social connection and environmental sustainability.

Throughout the series, viewers are introduced to a variety of garden styles, from urban courtyards to sprawling country estates. The hosts showcase different plants and herbs, and offer advice on how to choose the right plants for your particular environment. They also demonstrate how to create different garden features, such as raised beds, vertical gardens and water features.

One of the strengths of Get Growing is the warmth and enthusiasm of the hosts. Dale and Paul are both passionate and knowledgeable about gardening, and their love of the natural environment is infectious. They engage with viewers in a friendly and accessible style, providing information and advice in a way that is easy to understand and implement.

The show also benefits from high production values, with beautiful camera work and a polished visual style. The hosts are filmed in a variety of locations, from their own gardens to local nurseries and gardens, providing a rich and varied viewing experience.

Overall, Get Growing is a delightful and informative show that celebrates the joys of gardening and sustainable living. Whether you are an experienced gardener or just starting out, this show offers practical tips and inspiration to help you grow and thrive. With its engaging hosts, beautiful visuals, and commitment to sustainability, Get Growing is sure to become a favorite of gardening enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Seasons
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
June 6, 2017
For our final episode of this season Lynda and Justin back at Hamilton Gardens to answer all your garden questions - this time enjoying the Italian Renaissance Garden. At our Te Atatu property make over we put the finishing touches on Matt and Natalie's property and then reveal the completed, stunning landscape design with edible gardens, privacy and entertainment areas.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
May 30, 2017
This week Lynda and Justin are on the road again answering all your garden related questions this time in Napier. At our Te Atatu property make over, Justin plants out a large privacy garden with home owners Matt and Natalie Lambourne.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
May 23, 2017
This week Lynda and Justin travel with the Get Growing Roadshow to Silverdale tackling all your garden and plant questions. At our Te Atatu property make over, Justin designs a unique solution to solve Matt and Natalie's lack of privacy from nearby houses.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
May 16, 2017
This week Lynda and Justin take the Get Growing Roadshow to Wellington answering all your garden and plant questions. At our Te Atatu property make over, Justin and home owners Natalie and Matt create an amazing Japanese inspired entrance garden.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
May 9, 2017
This week Lynda and Justin take the Get Growing Roadshow to the fascinating 16th Century inspired Tudor Gardens at Hamilton Gardens. At our Te Atatu property make over, Justin shows Natalie and Matt how to create a striking floating step design, and Justin visits an inspiring local garden.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
May 2, 2017
Lynda and Justin are tackling the big gardening questions at this week's Get Growing Roadshow this time we are at Kings Plant Barn in Takanini. At our Te Atatu property make over, Natalie pulls out the paint brushes and with lashings of inspiration creates a colorful out-door art instillation. Justin and Matt pave the lawn edges and create a lemon tree espalier back fence feature.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
April 25, 2017
We're back on the road finding solutions for all your gardening problems at Hamilton Gardens and the fascinating Te Parapara Maori Garden. Justin paves the way forward to create an extraordinary outdoor entertainment area at Lambourne's residence in Te Atatu. Linda gives you her expert tips on plum trees.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
April 18, 2017
This week The Get Growing Roadshow travels to Plimmerton. Justin creates a massive concrete planter box with a difference as he continues to transform Matt and Natalie's Te Atatu peninsula property. Standing tall amidst the freshly formed food forest, Justin's concrete monolith brings together both style and substance.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
April 11, 2017
Linda and Justin are on the road taking the Get Growing Roadshow to the magnificent Tropical Garden of Hamilton Gardens where they'll be meeting the public and finding solutions for common garden problems. Justin gets busy, turning a family's wish list into reality, as he takes Matt and Natalie's boring blank canvas, backyard and creates a formal functioning food forest.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
April 4, 2017
This week on The Get Growing Roadshow, Lynda Hallinan and Justin Newcombe take Get Growing to the Waitako, joining us from Hamilton Gardens, they'll be meeting visitors and lending their expertise to solve common problems from the typical home garden. We'll meet the Lambourne's, Matt, Natalie and baby Zoe, recipients of Choice TV's 'Get Growing' home and garden transformation.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 30, 2014