Down the Garden Path Radio Show

Spring Bird Migration And Back Yard Bird Feeding

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week, Jane from the Urban Nature Store is my guest on the show. We discuss the spring bird migration and back yard bird feeding. Jane gives us alot of suggestions on all we can do to prepare our feeders, yards and gardens to welcome home the birds. I …Read more

The Buzz On Bees In South-Central Ontario ~ Part 2

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I am joined once again by local Bee Keeper, Steve Lawrence. We discuss all things bees and honey and the impact the environment is having on these essential insects. We learn about how Steves’ hives are doing after our long winter as well as all about Steve’s recent trip …Read more

Early Spring Gardening Do’s And Don’ts

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me for a solo show where I discuss all the do’s and don’ts for early spring here in Southern Ontario. I encourage keen gardeners to take their time getting out there while the ground and gardens are still very wet. More damage can occur in the long run …Read more

Practical Tips In Finding And Hiring The Right Contractor

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week my guest is Stanley Genadek, Landscape Contractor and business owner. Stan has his own podcast, Landscape Business Pro Podcast | Landscaping & Excavating Business Advice where he focuses on contractor education in all aspects of their business. Switching gears and helping consumers, Stan shares with us some …Read more

Raising Chickens In Your Own Backyard

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week we are joined by my guest Janet Cox from Stone Meadow Farm in Waterloo, where she enthusiastically explains how homeowners with modest backyards can raise chickens. We discuss pros and cons in addition to costs associated with raising chickens and how you keep your neighbors happy by …Read more

Improving Your Soil

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… As we wait for the snow to melt in our yards we learn all about soil from Soil Scientist and Author Keith Reid. We discuss his book “Improving Your Soil: A Practical Guide to Soil Management for the Serious Home Gardener” and we talk about how it really is …Read more

The Buzz On Bees In South-Central Ontario

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… In my follow up to my blog post, “Bees: What’s All The Buzz About?“, Bee Keeper, Steve Lawrence from Kendall, Ontario joins me to discuss the situation regarding the bees in our area of Ontario. Steve asks, “Are bees the canary in the coal mine?” Learn more about how …Read more

All About The Deck Store

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week it’s all about decks with Robert Hodichak, Lead Designer and Sales Manager with The Deck Store as my guest on the show. In addition to the wood options that are available at The Deck Store, Robert explains all about the different composite materials available to consumers. We cover …Read more

The Benefits Of Contractors Working With Designers

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me in the studio is Mike Pennington with Lakeridge Contracting. In addition to being a landscape contractor, Mike is very social media savvy. You will find him on all social media sites including YouTube, where he documents the adventures of his crew, among other things. We discuss the …Read more

More Facts About Native Plants

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… More on the hot topic of Native Plants as Myles Mackenzie joins me this week. He is a landscape architect and planting designer based in Toronto. He is an avid native plant gardener and advocate for using native trees and plants in everyday settings. Myles is currently Director at …Read more