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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I am learning all about the local Whitby in Bloom program with Sue Green, chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee. This Committee of Council for the Town of Whitby, is dedicated to fostering civic pride, environmental awareness and beautification through community participation and education. Listen in to learn all …Read more About “Sue Green, Chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee”

This month, I thought I would go with some of the popular questions I get asked by clients and neighbours. I hope the questions and answers I have listed here are helpful, feel free to share them with a friend. Question:  Grass seed: When is the best time to apply it? Mid May is the best time …Read more About “Frequently Asked Questions – Grass & Plants “

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I spoke to Kylee Baumle, gardener, blogger, author and Monarch Butterfly enthusiast at Our Little Acre teaches us all about the wonderful phenomena that are Monarch Butterflies. Kylee shares all about them and even how she raises the caterpillars from her garden to adulthood, tags and releases them for their …Read more About “Kylee Baumle, Our Little Acre – Monarch Butterflies”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me live in this episode of Down the Garden Path is Melanie Harrington. A ” Farmer Florist ” and owner of Dahlia May Flower Farm near Trenton, Ontario. Listen in to hear all about Melanie’s journey from floral designer to owning and running her own flower farm.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Brenda Ibey, owner of Avant-Garden Shop joins me Down the Garden Path. We learn all about her garden shop in Peterborough, Ontario. We also discuss tips for Spring birding including some do’s and don’ts! Enjoy.

I know you don’t need me to tell you it’s too early to get outside and start gardening, right? But we can still enjoy this time to be inspired and plan for our container gardens this spring. Spend time looking for new and interesting containers or the new spot in your yard where you want …Read more About “Let’s Get Inspired and Plan our Containers for May!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Megan Cain the Creative Vegetable Gardener joins me to discuss the importance of planning your vegetable garden and extending your growing season but planting cold hardy crops. A lot of tips and trick in this show, so tune in now!

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me tonight is the 2016 chair of the Peterborough Garden Show, Pat deVilliers. Listen in to learn all about the organization of this lovely and very popular garden show! We chat about the different highlights of the show, such as the Children’s Garden, Floral Design Competition, Speakers Room and more. …Read more About “Pat deVilliers, Chair of The Peterborough Garden Show”

One of the most popular requests that I am hearing from my clients is for a fire pit area in their back yard. There are many options of fire pits or fire features for back yards these days. They range from standalone portable fire pits to more permanent built in ones. There is truly one for …Read more About “Down2Earth & Fire!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… My guest Dawn Golloher owner of GardensPlus, tells all about the behind the scenes in early spring at her nursery. She also discusses details on some of the new 2016 Easy Care Perennials she will have available this year. Listen in to learn about the new varieties and colours of cone-flowers, …Read more About “Dawn Golloher, Owner of GardensPlus”