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with Madison House This week, Joanne welcomes Madison House of Bloomin’ Easy Plants to the podcast to talk about what makes gardening feel “easy” for newer gardeners and what’s new in their plant lineup this year. About Bloomin’ Easy Plants Bloomin’ Easy finds stronger, more compact, longer-blooming genetics (often from European breeders), then trials plants …Read more About “Bloomin’ Easy Plants”
As 2025 winds down, it’s the perfect time to look back on a year full of fresh gardening ideas and inspiration. From pruning fruit trees to overwintering annuals, Joanne has shared tips, tricks, and timely advice to keep your lawn and garden thriving in every season. A big thank you to all the guests who …Read more About “2025 Podcasts at a Glance”
with Steven Biggs This week, Joanne welcomes horticulturist Stephen Biggs back to the podcast to talk about his latest project, the newly expanded Canada Gardener’s Journal. About Steven Steven was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” making a difference in Canadian horticulture. His home-garden experiments span driveway straw-bale gardens, a …Read more About “Canada Gardener’s Journal”
with Julia Dimakos In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw discusses growing fresh staples like lettuce, spinach and potatoes with “The Gardening Girl” Julia Dimakos. About Julia Dimakos Julia Dimakos’ 7000 square foot kitchen garden is in Mono, Ontario, on 25 acres on the Niagara Escarpment. Julia has been growing vegetables and …Read more About “Growing Lettuce, Spinach & Potatoes”
with Rebecca Boyar Seed-starting season has officially begun! This week on Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw gets tips and advice on seeds for your lawn and garden from Rebecca Boyar of West Coast Seeds. About Rebecca Boyar Rebecca Boyar has an extensive and varied career in horticulture, spanning nearly 35 years. She began …Read more About “West Coast Seeds”
When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing better than a garden full of winter-blooming plants. Although hellebores may be the first perennial that comes to mind, surprisingly many annuals, other perennials, and shrubs thrive in the colder months, adding colour and charm when your garden needs it most. Flowers like snowdrops even peek through the snow! …Read more About “6 Flowers That Thrive in Cold Weather”
Although spring planting is still months away, it’s never too early to start planning your 2025 garden. Whether you’re looking for something peaceful, vibrant, or bursting with life, Monrovia’s 2025 Garden Design Trends offers suggestions on how to make your dream garden a reality. Drawing from an extensive analysis of consumer preferences and lifestyle connections, …Read more About “Monrovia’s Top 3 Garden Design Trends for 2025”
As 2024 winds down, let’s celebrate a year packed with gardening inspiration and advice! From mums and asters to water features and landscape lighting, Joanne brought you tips, tricks, and timely topics to help your lawn and garden thrive all year long. While you’re dreaming of next season’s blooms, why not revisit some episodes you …Read more About “2024 Podcasts at a Glance”
with Julia Dimakos In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Julia Dimakos back to the podcast to discuss growing tomatoes. From starting tomatoes from seed to transplanting the seedlings into the garden, Julia shares her tried-and-true tricks to growing them successfully from seed. About Julia Dimakos Julia Dimakos’ 7000 square foot …Read more About “All About Tomatoes”
with Katie Dubow This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Garden Media’s Katie Dubow back to the podcast to discuss new plants and products for 2024. About Katie Dubow Katie Dubow is the president of Garden Media Group, a women-owned and run public relations firm specializing in the home and garden industry …Read more About “New Plants and Products for 2024”