Podcasts

After nine seasons and over 340 episodes, Down the Garden Path Podcast is ending its live broadcast on Reality Radio 101. In this episode, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing look back at Down the Garden Path through the years and recount some of their favourite episodes, topics, guests, and moments since the show first aired …Read more About “Down the Garden Path: Through the Years”

with Tamara Urben-Imbeault In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Tamara Urben-Imbeault from Plantzza Hut to discuss how to select, care for, and grow carnivorous plants. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matt speak with Tamara Urben-Imbeault about carnivorous plants. Here are some of the questions …Read more About “Carnivorous Plants”

with Sarah Osterlee Cannabis and its use have historically been a hot topic in North America. But on October 17th, 2018, subject to provincial and territorial restrictions, the Canadian government legalized its use across the country. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Sarah Osterlee of Empress Gardens …Read more About “The Basics of Growing Cannabis”

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”