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1. Use a big container; the bigger the better. 2. Use good potting soil, not garden soil. 3. If planting with flowers from hanging baskets, take them out of the pot, loosen the roots and repot in a slightly larger pot with more soil. 4. Did I mention using a bigger pot? 5. Add an …Read more About “Master The Art Of Container Planting With These Tips”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I am chatting with Amanda Hill about the Garden Bloggers Fling that we both just attended. We also discuss Amanda’s blog, “Cooking in someone else’s kitchen“, all about her adventures immigrating from Britain to Canada, specifically Prince Edward County, and how her family arrived with a goal …Read more About “Cooking In Someone Else’s Kitchen”

One of the big reasons the nurseries are so crazy busy in late spring is everyone getting their summer containers, hanging baskets or all the bits and pieces to make their own! You may have already completed this task! But there is always a spot or two to add another and then there are those …Read more About “Thinking Outside The Container”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I’m just returning from a whirlwind trip of 35+ gardens in and around the GTA during the 2015 Garden Bloggers Fling from June 5-7th. I couldn’t wait to share about this fun and exhausting trip. I highlight many of the must-see spots to take in a few …Read more About “Garden Bloggers Fling”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week Natasa Kajganic and Natalie Petozzi from the Toronto Flower Market http://torontoflowermarket.ca/ join me. Toronto Flower Market was founded in May 2013 by Natasa upon being inspired after a visit to London’s Columbia Road. Listen to how they started Toronto’s first outdoor flower market and why they have …Read more About “Toronto Flower Market”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This weeks’ episode of Down The Garden Path is all about The #gardenchat Community. My guest is Bren Haas from #gardenchat and Connect*Share*Grow. We discuss how #gardenchat has created an online community of gardeners across all social media platforms. Listen and enjoy!  

The more I hear from people regarding their garden needs and wants and the more I research gardening for my newsletter and my gardening radio show, the more I realize that gardens are not just about plants. Birds, bees and other pollinators really should be an important part of the plan. I always say that …Read more About “Gardening Can Be For The Birds!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss my down to earth practical advice for a variety of gardening, lawn and landscaping questions. This show covers a lot in an hour so tune in if you are new to gardening or just not sure what needs to be done in the month of …Read more About “What To Do In The Garden In May”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I chat with Native Plant Evangelist and Author Miriam Goldberger. We chat about wildflowers, her Wildflower Farm as well as her new book “Taming Wildflowers”. Are you seeing a pattern?! Grab a cup of tea, listen and enjoy!  

I have to admit I thought Canada Blooms was more about water, rocks and walls than it was about the gardens this year. Once again water played a large part in alot of the booths. How about making the eaves trough (a necessary evil) an interesting focal point?   We would all love garden furniture …Read more About “Water, Rocks And Walls At Canada Blooms 2015”