Jen

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Jen is a home cook, homesteader, permaculturelist and a member of Permaculture Central Coast who loves to share her recipes from garden to plate on her facebook blog Pickle's Patch.

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If your perfect Saturday morning involves getting your hands dirty in the garden while grooving to some classic tunes, then The Gardening Gang is your new weekend ritual. Broadcasting every Saturday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM,

The Gardening Gang is the Central Coast's favourite way to kick off the weekend. It's a lively mix of gardening advice, local knowledge, and upbeat Classic Hits from the late 60s,70s and '80s—because who says pruning can't have a soundtrack?

Each week the Gang features a comprehensive Central Coast Local Markets Update - Planting Tips from Tim - Getting your hands Dirty - Central Coast what's on - Weekly Pet Advice - Tips from Handyman Brett - Gardening advice with What's Hot Vicki - and our Gardening Travel spotlight.

Thanks to our vibrant local community, there's always someone interesting dropping in for a chat.

Next On Air

Next On Air Saturday, 14 February 2026, Morning 8:00am until 10:00am

Its a Valentine's Day Special. Wayne C is joined by Del and Jen, with Bec bringing What's On and market updates from across the Central Coast.

With Valentine's Day in the air, the team shares smart, practical ways to start cool-season crops in summer, helping autumn and winter veggies thrive even in hot, dry conditions. The show also dives into a frog pond in Getting Your Hands Dirty, exploring how simple backyard ponds support local frogs and bring balance and calm to gardens. Featuring expert advice from Golden Gate Nursery Wyee, Burbank House & Garden Erina Heights, Narara Valley Nursery, Mitre 10 Kincumber and Pickle's Patch, this is a feel-good episode about growing with care, purpose and heart.

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