Podcasts

Spring Lawn Care

    We all enjoy having a green lush lawn.  This episode of Down the Garden path we switch from Garde to Lawn. We discuss the do’s and dont’s of each season. Matthew addresses common questions when it comes to keeping your lawn healthy and green.  

May in the Garden

This week we discuss what to or in many cases not to do for May in the Garden. We cover remind everyone that May 24th is the last frost date in Southern Ontario Now is the time to harden off your seedlings before planting. For those that bring houseplants outside, it’s almost time to harden …Read more

Importance of Design with Kaeleigh Nadeau

We turned the tables in this episode of Down the Garden path by chatting about Kitchen and Bathroom design and Installation with Interior Designer Kaeleigh Nadeau, Her company, KSN Professional Rendering & Design is based in Durham Region, east of the GTA. We wanted to highlight the importance of design in all aspects of home renovations …Read more

Horticultural Studies

Interested in Horticultural Studies? This episode is perfect for anyone considering an education in Horticulture.  Shane Jones, the coordinator for the Horticulture Technician and Horticultural Food and Farming Programs at Durham College joins Co-hosts Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing. We discuss the different programs and the career opportunities they provide in the industry. We learn about …Read more

Introducing HortusTV

Liza Drozdov is Founder and CEO of HortusTV, a premium streaming channel dedicated to gardening. HortusTV is available across Canada and the US. Prior to founding HortusTV, Liza Drozdov was Executive Producer of Holmes Makes it Right, one of the highest-rated shows on HGTV and DIY, and former Vice President of The Holmes Group.   …Read more

April in the Garden

So much to discuss in this April episode of Down the Garden Path. Everyone is anxious for Spring weather to begin. Matthew gives an update on what is happening in the nursery… hint.. trees are arriving, along with cold-hardy annuals. Matthew and Joanne chat about the reasons why we should actually stay OUT of the …Read more

The Benefits of Natural Insect Control

‘Down the Garden Path’ Podcast In this info-packed episode, John Robertson from N.I.C. joins us to discuss Natural Insect Control. We learn about the variety of Beneficial Insects that are available for our home gardens. N.I.C. is the only source of Canadian Nemotodes and they happen to be their top selling product. John explains how they create …Read more

The Spirit of Stone: Jan Johnsen

The spirit of stone book

‘Down the Garden Path’ Podcast Jan Johnsen is a landscape designer particularly interested in the effect of gardens upon our wellbeing. Trained in landscape architecture and professional horticulture, Johnsen is the author of “Heaven is a Garden and ‘The Spirit of Stone’ (St Lynn’s Press, 2017).  In this episode of Down the Garden Path we …Read more

The Complete Kitchen Garden : Ellen Ecker Ogden

Kitchen Garden Designer Ellen Ecker Ogden

‘Down the Garden Path’ Podcast Ellen Ecker Ogden is a kitchen garden designer and is the co-founder of The Cook’s Garden seed catalogue, and author of five books on cooking and garden design, including The Complete Kitchen Garden. Ellen joins us on this episode of Down the Garden Path to chat about Kitchen Garden Design …Read more

Starting Seeds Indoors: Daniel Eggert

Daniel Eggert

‘Down the Garden Path’ Podcast   Daniel Eggert, Organic Brand Manager at Harris seeds teamed up with Matthew on this episode of Down the Garden Path to discuss starting seeds indoors. With Daniels experience at Harris Seeds, it was good to hear him explain the difference between Organic and Non-Organic seed. With seed starting time …Read more