Podcasts

Although September marks the end of summer and the gradual change to fall, it doesn’t have to signify the end of the gardening season. In this episode, Joanne offers some practical tips and advice for making the most of your September garden. Tune in to hear Joanne’s tips and advice for keeping your lawn and …Read more About “September in the Garden”

 Thinking about starting a new landscape project? This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne draws on her experience as a landscape designer to share insights on planning, selecting high-quality materials, and collaborating with professionals. Tune in to hear Joanne’s tips and advice for starting a landscape project. Topics covered in this week’s episode: …Read more About “5 Tips for Starting a Landscape Project”

August is a busy but rewarding month in the garden. Although heat stress and plant fatigue can be a challenge, with attentive care, tidying up, and strategic watering and fertilizing, your lawn and garden can thrive into the fall. Tune in to hear Joanne’s tips and advice for keeping your lawn and garden thriving in …Read more About “August in the Garden”

In this encore episode of the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designer Joanne Shaw offers mid-season advice for your lawn and garden. Tune in to hear Joanne’s mid-season advice for your lawn and garden. Topics covered in this week’s episode: YES, you can still plant this summer. You do not need to wait until …Read more About “Mid-Season Advice”

In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne discusses some of the issues you may be experiencing with your hydrangeas this month and what you can do about them. Tune in to hear Joanne’s advice for addressing issues with your hydrangeas. Topics covered in this week’s episode: Hydrangeas not blooming? Knowing what variety …Read more About “What’s Wrong With My Hydrangea?”

 In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing show you how to keep your garden and landscape cool and colourful in the summer heat with tips for your July garden. Tune in to learn what you should be doing this July in the garden. Here are some of …Read more About “July in the Garden”

with Carla Bailey Joanne Shaw welcomes Carla Bailey back to the podcast to discuss how Women in Landscaping empowers women in the landscaping industry through networking and mentorship opportunities. About Carla Bailey An HR professional for over a decade, Carla Bailey honed her expertise working for a leading landscaping company in London, Ontario. Dedicated to …Read more About “Empowering Women in Landscaping”

with Barbara Pratt   In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw speaks with Barbara Pratt about the 29th annual Gardens of Uxbridge Tour, taking place this Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm. The Gardens of Uxbridge Tour On this self-guided driving tour around the Uxbridge countryside, participants view …Read more About “Gardens of Uxbridge Tour”

with Susan Poizner   In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw speaks with author Susan Poizner about her latest book, Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees. About Susan Poizner Susan Poizner is an award-winning author, journalist, urban orchardist, and fruit tree care educator based in Toronto, …Read more About “Fruit Tree Pruning”

with Steven Biggs   This week on the podcast, Joanne Shaw speaks with horticulturist and author Steven Biggs about his latest book, Grow Olives Where You Think You Can’t: How to Grow an Olive Tree in a Pot. About Steven Biggs Steven was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” making …Read more About “Grow Olives Where You Think You Can’t”