Garden Authors

2025 Podcasts at a Glance

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

Canada Gardener’s Journal

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

Mythic Plants

with Ellen Zachos This week, Joanne welcomes Ellen Zachos, author of 11 books on plants, including her latest, Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods. About Ellen A Harvard graduate, Ellen’s first career was on Broadway (Les Miz), but the gift of a peace lily on opening night opened her eyes …Read more

The Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener’s Journal

with author Sarah Battersby In this week’s episode of Down the Garden Path, Matt and Joanne welcome author Sarah Battersby to discuss the 2022 Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener’s Journal, now celebrating its 30th year. This wonderful publication will help both you and your garden stay organized for the new year. About Sarah Battersby Along …Read more

Floratopia

with landscape designer and author Jan Johnsen In this week’s episode of Down the Garden Path, Matt and Joanne welcome landscape designer and author Jan Johnsen to learn more about her book Floratopia – 110 Flower Garden Ideas for Your Yard, Patio, or Balcony. Her latest book is packed with colourful photos exploring the many …Read more

Growing Exotic Apples

with orchardpeople.com’s Susan Poizner On this week’s episode of Down The Garden Path, Susan Poizner of Orchard People joins Joanne and Matt in the studio to discuss growing exotic apples. Susan is the author of the award-winning fruit tree care book, Growing Urban Orchards. She is also the host of The Urban Forestry Radio Show …Read more

Growing Lemons

with Steven Biggs In our weekly podcast, we often talk about the ever-growing trend of growing your own fruit and vegetables. This week on Down the Garden Path, we look at the challenge of growing lemons, a fruit which can be difficult to grow here in the GTA. Author Steven Biggs joins us to discuss …Read more