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As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to look back on a year full of fresh gardening ideas and inspiration. From pruning fruit trees to overwintering annuals, Joanne has shared tips, tricks, and timely advice to keep your lawn and garden thriving in every season. A big thank you to all the guests who …Read more About “2025 Podcasts at a Glance”
with Steven Biggs This week, Joanne welcomes horticulturist Stephen Biggs back to the podcast to talk about his latest project, the newly expanded Canada Gardener’s Journal. About Steven Steven was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” making a difference in Canadian horticulture. His home-garden experiments span driveway straw-bale gardens, a …Read more About “Canada Gardener’s Journal”
This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne shares her passion for indoor gardening with practical winter houseplant care tips and a reminder that there’s always something new to learn and grow. Tune in to learn how to transition to indoor gardening. Topics discussed: 1. From Annuals to Houseplants It’s time to turn your attention …Read more About “Transitioning to Indoor Gardening”
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”