Podcasts

With the hustle and bustle of May behind us, the month of June promises warmer weather and time to relax, But don’t let that keep you out of the garden; there’s plenty to be done. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing share their do’s and don’ts …Read more About “June in the Garden”

When people think about native plants, they often think of a wild meadow or an unkept urban lot. But natives offer many design opportunities and benefits to our gardens and landscapes. On this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss how to design with native plants and strike a balance …Read more About “Designing with Native Plants”

In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing wrap up their month-long discussion about shrubs with a look at nativars. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matt talk about navitars. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: What is a nativar? How are nativars produced? Substantial differences …Read more About “Navitars”

with Kathy Jentz The traditional lawn has received a lot of heat over the last few years with many recommending alternatives such as micro-clovers and specialized lawn blends. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution, to discuss the groundcover plants …Read more About “Groundcover Revolution”

with Katie Tamony In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Katie Tamony of Monrovia to discuss Monrovia’s design trends and new plants for 2023. About Katie Tamony Katie’s official title is Chief Marketing Officer, but she really is Monrovia’s chief storyteller and trendspotter. She has …Read more About “Monrovia’s Design Trends”

This week on the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the do’s and don’ts for your May garden. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matt discuss what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing in the garden in May. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in …Read more About “May in the Garden”

with Bob Reeves In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Root Rescue’s Bob Reeves to talk about how you can put little critters to use in your garden. About Bob Reeves  Bob has come to believe that the secret to plant success is hiding in the soil …Read more About “Root Rescue”

with David Smorenburg In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome David Smorenburg from Upper Canada Organic Products to discuss their line of pest control products. About David Smorenburg and Upper Canada Organic Products David is the founder and president of Upper Canada Organic Products, …Read more About “Organic Pest Control”

with George Scott In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome George Scott, president and founder of Niagara Beeway, to discuss the importance of protecting native bee species, as well as other native flora and fauna. About Niagara Beeway Niagara Beeway advocates for species native to …Read more About “Niagara Beeway”

With the warmer weather upon us, it’s almost time to head out into the garden and get started. In this week’s April in the Garden episode, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the do’s and don’ts in your April garden. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matt discuss what you should (and shouldn’t) be doing …Read more About “April in the Garden”