Podcasts

It’s not too late to plant garlic. In fact, fall is the perfect time to plant garlic for next summer’s harvest, and getting started is easier than you might think. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne shares simple tips for planting garlic, from choosing the right cloves and preparing your soil to …Read more About “It’s Not Too Late! How to Plant Garlic This Fall”

with Amy Ellard-Gray Is your garden soil giving your plants everything they need to thrive? Last November, Joanne welcomed Amy Ellard-Gray to the podcast to explore why soil testing is one of the smartest steps you can take toward a healthier garden. Discover how understanding your soil can help you solve plant problems, avoid costly …Read more About “Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden: Soil Testing, Compost & More”

Have you ever wished you could save your favourite annuals instead of replacing them every spring? In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw shares three ways to save your annuals, from bringing entire plants indoors to growing new plants from cuttings and storing dormant tubers. Learn which methods work best for popular …Read more About “Overwintering Your Annuals: How to Save Them for Next Spring”

Is October really the time to cut everything back and put the garden to bed? Not necessarily. In this episode, we’ve gathered some of Joanne’s best tips for October in the garden. She shares why October can actually be one of the easiest months, with just a few simple tasks to focus on and plenty …Read more About “October Gardening: What to Do, What to Leave Alone”

with Cauleen Viscoff Not sure what to do with your roses this fall? This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne is joined by master gardener and author Cauleen Viscoff to talk about making rose care a little less intimidating. They cover fall rose care, winter preparation, planting and moving roses, climbing roses, common pests …Read more About “Fall Rose Care: Pruning, Planting & Growing Tips”

Have you considered adding native ornamental grasses to your garden? They’re often overlooked but add colour, texture, and movement while providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. This week on the podcast, Joanne takes a closer look at a few standout varieties that can bring interest to the garden well beyond the summer …Read more About “Native Ornamental Grasses for Your Garden”

Looking for a hydrangea that gives you plenty of colour without taking over your garden? This week on the podcast, Joanne shares three dwarf hydrangeas she has grown in her own garden: Fire Light Tidbit®, Little Lime Punch® and Invincibelle Limetta®. She looks at how each one grows, where it performs best, and why these …Read more About “Three Dwarf Hydrangeas for Small Gardens”

Wondering what you can still get done in the garden before the season wraps up? This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne explains why fall is still a great time to add compost, plant new perennials, divide and move existing plants, and even start a brand-new garden bed. She also shares an easy, low-maintenance …Read more About “Fall Gardening: Is It Too Late to Plant?”

Thinking of buying mums for your fall garden? In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne reviews the pros and cons of fall mums and shares why asters may be the better choice. Tune in to learn why you should choose asters instead of mums for your fall garden. Some of the topics …Read more About “Buying Mums? Why Asters Are the Better Choice for Your Fall Garden”

Late August and early September are important times for migrating butterflies like monarchs, swallowtails, and painted ladies, and the plants in our gardens can make a real difference. This week, Joanne shares simple ways to support butterflies by providing the right host and nectar plants, even if you only have a small garden, a patio, …Read more About “How to Help Butterflies in Your Late-Summer Garden”