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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me this week is Jason Vettese, Marketing Manager at Best Way Stone. We discuss the company, Best Way Stone, and their Canadian roots as well as the manufacturing process for paving stones. I learned all about the strict engineering standards required, the importance of a good installation and …Read more About “Best Way Stone”

When it comes to gardening, the basic concepts are easy to grasp. Make sure that you keep your plants well taken care of, keep them watered, make sure they’re getting enough light, keep them free of pests, etc. A lot of it is common sense, but it never hurts to have a few extra tips …Read more About “New Trend: Fruit Gardening”

Here are a few ideas for incorporating edibles into your garden or container. Cilantro: With its bright green foliage, Cilantro will fill a sunny spot in your garden easily and is nice to have on hand to add to salsa.     Kale: Looking for something edible with great foliage to add to your flower …Read more About “3 Edible Plants You Can Add To Your Garden Or Container For Summer Colour!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me for this episode is Tracy Blevins co-founder of Plants Map, a wonderful website for documenting the plants in your garden or organizing your photos. You can become part of a plant loving community and also share photos with others. Check out this fabulous site.  Listen and enjoy! …Read more About “Plants Map”

Do you have a lawn? If you do, there may be moments that you wish you didn’t. Like the dry spells when you keep having to water it? Perhaps every single time you mow the lawn you rethink it. Many homeowners are considering it and have me remove as much grass as possible from their …Read more About “Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Get Rid Of Your Lawn”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week my guest Lorelei Hepburn from The Environmental Factor joins me to discuss natural lawn care, specifically Nematodes. We talk about the different varieties of Nematodes and the best time to use them. Great information for solving many of your lawn problems. Listen and enjoy!  

The 2015 Garden Bloggers Conference was a whirlwind trip around the GTA looking at 30 plus gardens. One of the highlights for me was all the different containers that were scattered throughout the tour. Here are some inspiring photos of containers and their use in different garden settings. The photos are about the actual container …Read more About “2015 Garden Bloggers Fling”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss the things to do or not to do in your summer garden; tips and tricks with watering your garden in the heat, the importance of staying on top of the weeds in your yard, and more. Listen and enjoy!  

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… It is all about Landscaping And The Law in this episode of Down The Garden Path. My guest is Scott McEachern, Paralegal at McEachern, de Mel in Oshawa, Ontario. We discuss some really important information for both contractors and home owners on how to have a successful business relationship. …Read more About “Landscaping And The Law”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… It’s all about fruit trees on this episode of Down The Garden Path. Joining me is Susan Poizner, writer, gardener and urban orchardist and founder of OrchardPeople.com.  It is possible to grow a fruit tree in your yard. Hear some of Susan’s suggestions. Listen and enjoy!