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If your summer containers still look surprisingly lush, don’t toss them out just yet. This week on the podcast, Joanne discusses how, with a little care, you can enjoy them again next year. Tune in to learn how to overwinter your annuals. Topics discussed: Many annuals are still looking great in mid-October — don’t toss them …Read more About “How to Overwinter Your Annuals”
This week on the podcast, Joanne discusses the importance of watering your trees and evergreens throughout October and November. Tune in to learn why you should continue watering your trees and evergreens. Topics discussed: This summer was the driest summer on record, with only 96 millimetres of rain Although 2024 had more rain, half of …Read more About “Fall Isn’t Finished — Your Trees Are Thirsty!”
In this encore presentation of October in the Garden, Joanne reviews some of the tasks you can do this month, but don’t worry, it’s not as labour-intensive as you may think! Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for October in the garden. Tasks you can do this month: Vegetable Gardens Clean up and remove the …Read more About “October in the Garden”
In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne discusses how to extend the blooming season in your garden by adding asters. Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for choosing fall mums and asters. Topics covered in this week’s episode: Gardens don’t have to stop blooming in September. We can extend the season to …Read more About “Adding Asters to Your Garden”
In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne shares tips for choosing fall mums and asters. Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for choosing fall mums and asters. Topics covered in this week’s episode: Chrysanthemums, many horticultural varieties and cultivars exist including tender florist mums (a favourite of mine because of how …Read more About “Fall Mums and Asters”
Although September marks the end of summer and the gradual change to fall, it doesn’t have to signify the end of the gardening season. In this episode, Joanne offers some practical tips and advice for making the most of your September garden. Tune in to hear Joanne’s tips and advice for keeping your lawn and …Read more About “September in the Garden”
As 2024 winds down, let’s celebrate a year packed with gardening inspiration and advice! From mums and asters to water features and landscape lighting, Joanne brought you tips, tricks, and timely topics to help your lawn and garden thrive all year long. While you’re dreaming of next season’s blooms, why not revisit some episodes you …Read more About “2024 Podcasts at a Glance”
In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide some tips and tricks and do’s and don’ts for your November garden. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Planting bulbs Cleaning up your vegetable garden in time for winter Why you should not cut back your …Read more About “November in the Garden”
Fed up with critters stealing your bulbs or waiting for the foliage to die back after your bulbs finish flowering? In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw explains why creating a layered bulb planter may be the solution you’re looking for. How to build a layered bulb planter: Choose the container …Read more About “How to Build a Layered Bulb Planter”
This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw explores the benefits and steps to creating a no-till lasagna garden. Tune in to learn more about lasagna no-till gardening. What is lasagna no-till gardening? Often called “lasagna” gardening because of the layering involved or no-till gardening because there is no need to dig up and …Read more About “Lasagna No-Till Gardening”
