Maritime Gardening
Pragmatic advice for backyard organic food gardeners, from a 2,500 sq ft garden in Nova Scotia, Canada.
This is a solo-host, instructional video series filmed on location in the host's own garden in Nova Scotia. Greg Auton walks viewers through his process, from planting and pest control to harvesting and tool reviews. The show is highly transparent, often highlighting crop failures and problems to provide a realistic look at the challenges of home gardening.
“The show's candor is its most distinctive feature; the host openly documents his failures, such as failed carrot crops and pest infestations, providing a relatable and realistic perspective. Its specific focus on a cold, maritime climate also sets it apart from many other gardening shows.”
Who hosts this show
Greg Auton is a backyard gardener in Nova Scotia, Canada, who hosts the Maritime Gardening channel. From his 2,500-square-foot organic garden, he provides down-to-earth, pragmatic advice for growing food, sharing both his successes and failures. His approach is focused on getting great results with minimal time, work, and money.
Other ventures
- Maritime Gardening Podcast (audio version)
- The Maritime Gardening Newsletter (Substack)
- Outdoors on the Cheap (YouTube Channel)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01How to Tell When Spinach & Lettuce Need to be HarvestedJun 24, 2026 · 14 min
- 02Garden Tour, June 2026Jun 16, 2026 · 22 min
- 03Seed Tray UpdateJun 14, 2026 · 3 min
- 04Bio Mulch UpdateJun 13, 2026 · 5 min
- 05Replacing Wooden Raised Bed with ZAM Steel BedJun 6, 2026 · 19 min
- 06How to Assemble a Sproutbox Garden Raised BedJun 2, 2026 · 19 min
- 07Transplant Update May 2026May 31, 2026 · 9 min
- 08Options for Long-Handled Weeding ToolsMay 27, 2026 · 17 min
Notable episodes
- 01Garden Tour, June 2026
This episode provides a comprehensive look at the host's 2,500 sq ft garden and showcases his candid style, discussing both successes and failures like pest damage and failed crops.
- 02How to Tell When Spinach & Lettuce Need to be Harvested
A perfect example of the show's practical, problem-solving advice, addressing a common issue for cool-weather crop gardeners.
- 03Seed Tray Update
This video highlights the product review and cost-benefit analysis aspect of the channel, as the host compares a durable, reusable tray with a cheap, disposable alternative.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo-host, instructional show and does not feature guest interviews. The audio version of the podcast sometimes features interviews with experts.
This is a solo-host, non-interview show where Greg films himself in his garden, demonstrating techniques and reviewing products. His on-camera presence is calm and instructional, and he consistently ends each video with his signature sign-off: "Get out there, get at it, have fun in your garden. Thanks for watching."
Signature segments
- · "Get out there, get at it, have fun in your garden. Thanks for watching."
- · Seasonal Garden Tours
- · Product and Tool Reviews
- · Candidly showing crop failures and pest problems
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is supported by sponsors like Veseys Seeds and Sproutbox Garden. The host integrates these by using and reviewing their products in his videos, and he often provides discount codes for viewers.
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People also ask
- What is the host's name?
- The host's name is Greg Auton.
- What is the show's format?
- It is a solo-host show where Greg provides practical gardening tutorials and advice from his own backyard garden.
- Where is the garden located?
- The garden is in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the advice is often tailored to a cooler, maritime climate.
- Is the show still running?
- Yes, new videos are posted regularly.
- Where can I find the audio podcast?
- The audio podcast is available at maritimegardening.com and on a dedicated YouTube channel called "The Maritime Gardening Podcast".
- Does the host have other projects?
- Yes, Greg Auton also writes a newsletter on Substack and runs another YouTube channel called "Outdoors on the Cheap".
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- [01]About | MaritimeGardening.commaritimegardening.com
- [02]The Maritime Gardening Newsletter | Substackmaritimegardening.substack.com
- [03]Maritime Gardening - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [04]Garden of Greg Auton - Canada's Local Gardener magazinelocalgardener.net
- [05]Recommended: Maritime Gardening | The Re-Farmerre-farmer.com
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