Jen

Presenter

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.

The Gardening Gang on Coast FM 963

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.

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"The Gardening Gang" is proudly sponsored by

Alan Grahams Caravans

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Next On Air

Next On Air Saturday, 6 December 2025, Morning 8:00am until 10:00am

This week, Wayne C, Bec, Del, and Jen share how to turn Central Coast gardens into peaceful, vibrant retreats. Explore coastal design ideas, sensory and healing gardens, creative upcycling, and the magic of ponds — from building to planting.

Plus, discover top tips for shade-loving ferns and adding colour as spring approaches. In our Garden Travel Spotlight, step into Watagans National Park, with its lush rainforest gullies, mossy canyons, towering tree ferns, scenic lookouts, and rich Aboriginal heritage — a haven for nature lovers.

Recently Played on The Gardening Gang

Everybody Plays The Fool by Aaron Neville ● Wedding Ring by Easybeats ● Coming Around Again by Carly Simon ● High Voltage by AC/DC ● Skyhigh by British Jigsaw ● Walk Of Life by Dire Straits ● Come Together by Beatles ● Lets Dance by Chris Rea.

Link to this Programme @ https://coastfm.org.au/host/jen