The Gardening Gang

26/09/2026

Our last Gardening Gang in this studio and station. Next week EVERYTHING gets moved across to the new premises and the week after we're back better than ever!
Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes this morning..... 🤭

COAST FM 963 Pickle's Patch

26/09/2026

Our last Gardening Gang in this studio and station. Next week we take a break as EVERYTHING gets moved across to the new premises and the week after we're back better than ever baby!
Here's a sneak peek behind the scenes this morning..... 🤭

COAST FM 963 Pickle's Patch

25/09/2026

Grab your cuppa and tune in to the Gang this morning!

This Saturday from 8am, join Wayne C and the team on The Gardening Gang as we turn our attention to the Backyard Orchard!

Discover how to grow thriving citrus and fruit trees, tackle spring feeding, encourage pollinators and recognise those tell-tale yellow leaves. Short on space? We’ll explore the clever art of espalier, transforming sunny fences and courtyards into productive growing spaces.

Plus, there’s Getting Your Hands Dirty, our Garden Travel Spotlight and plenty of practical spring inspiration for Central Coast gardeners—all accompanied by the Classic Hits you know and love on Coast FM 963 – A better music mix!

Stream the show live via -
https://coastfm.org.au/program/the-gardening-gang

11/09/2026

Orchid show live!!!

Spring is putting on a spectacular show and this Saturday, The Gardening Gang is right in the heart of it!

Join Wayne C and the team, broadcasting from the Mingara Spring Fair Orchid Show at Bateau Bay, as they celebrate vibrant gardens filled with flowering annuals, colourful natives, orchids and stunning hanging baskets.

Discover practical ideas in our expanded 'Getting Your Hands Dirty' segment, then explore the breathtaking Wyrrabalong Coast Walking Track in our Garden Travel Spotlight. Add the Classic Hits you know and love, and you've got the perfect Saturday morning with CoastFM 963 – A Better Music Mix.

Tune in with 96.3 FM or you can stream live via -
https://coastfm.org.au/program/the-gardening-gang

04/09/2026

Tune in with your cuppa for a great show!!

This Saturday from 8am, join Wayne C and the team for a fresh edition of The Gardening Gang on Coast FM 963.

Spring has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to grow something delicious! Discover how to create thriving edible gardens filled with strawberries, blueberries, citrus, herbs and seasonal produce, with practical ideas tailored to Central Coast conditions.

We’ll share simple tips for better soil, stronger plants and tastier harvests, plus another hands-on Getting Your Hands Dirty challenge. Add the Classic Hits you know and love, and it’s the perfect Saturday morning mix on Coast FM 963 – A Better Music Mix.

Listen in on 96.3FM or you can stream live via -
https://coastfm.org.au/program/the-gardening-gang

14/08/2026

Spring is edging ever closer and gardens across the Central Coast are coming alive with colourful blossoms and busy pollinators. Join Wayne C, Bec, Del & Jen from 8am on The Gardening Gang as they explore how birds, bees, butterflies and beneficial insects help create thriving gardens.

Discover the best pollinator-friendly plants, simple backyard projects, seasonal gardening tips and delicious garden-to-plate inspiration. Whether you're growing flowers, vegetables or natives, you'll find practical ideas to help your garden buzz with life as we welcome another beautiful Central Coast spring.

Tune in via 96.3 FM or you can stream live via -
https://coastfm.org.au/program/the-gardening-gang

07/08/2026

Spring is so close and we're talking spring plantings!

The first signs of spring are beginning to appear, with colourful camellias, cheerful daffodils, fragrant jonquils and magnificent flowering shrubs transforming gardens across the region.

Join Wayne C, Bec, Del and Jen this Saturday from 8–10am on The Gardening Gang as we share practical ideas to brighten your garden before spring arrives.

We'll explore colourful planting ideas, seasonal gardening jobs, a relaxing Garden Travel Spotlight to the spectacular Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and plenty of inspiration to help your garden burst into life over the weeks ahead. 🌼🌿

Tune in to 96.3FM or you can stream live via -
https://coastfm.org.au/program/the-gardening-gang

31/07/2026

We're getting ready!