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Have you considered adding native ornamental grasses to your garden? They’re often overlooked but add colour, texture, and movement while providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. This week on the podcast, Joanne takes a closer look at a few standout varieties that can bring interest to the garden well beyond the summer …Read more About “Native Ornamental Grasses for Your Garden”
Looking for a hydrangea that gives you plenty of colour without taking over your garden? This week on the podcast, Joanne shares three dwarf hydrangeas she has grown in her own garden: Fire Light Tidbit®, Little Lime Punch® and Invincibelle Limetta®. She looks at how each one grows, where it performs best, and why these …Read more About “Three Dwarf Hydrangeas for Small Gardens”
with Susan Poizner In this popular episode from last spring, Joanne speaks with author and fruit tree care educator Susan Poizner about her book, Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees, and shares Susan’s practical advice for growing healthier, more productive fruit trees. About Susan Poizner Susan Poizner is an …Read more About “The Basics of Fruit Tree Pruning & Care”
This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne explains why mulch matters in the garden, how to choose the right kind, and why proper mulching can make a big difference for your soil, plants, and trees. Tune in to learn why your garden needs mulch. Mulch is Practical, Not Decorative Mulch should support the garden, …Read more About “Why Do Gardens Need Mulch?”
This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne discusses do’s and don’ts for your May garden, and walks you through what to do now, what to wait on, and how to give your garden the best start for the season ahead. Tune in to learn more about what you should and shouldn’t be doing in …Read more About “What Are the May Garden Do’s and Don’ts?”
with Julia Dimakos Thinking about growing your own lettuce, spinach, and potatoes this spring? In this April 2025 encore episode, Joanne chats with Julia Dimakos about successfully growing these popular vegetables at home. Tune in for tips on growing lettuce, spinach, and potatoes successfully in your home garden. In this episode: How to grow lettuce …Read more About “Tips for Growing Lettuce, Spinach & Potatoes”
with Paul Zimmerman Have you been hesitant to add roses to your garden? This week on the podcast, Joanne talks with Paul Zimmerman about Jackson & Perkins’ expansion into Canada, what it means for rose lovers, and why these cold-hardy, Canadian-grown roses may be easier to grow than many gardeners think. Tune in to learn …Read more About “Hardy Canadian-Grown Roses from Jackson & Perkins”
After a long winter, it’s tempting to get outside and start tidying, digging, and checking everything off our spring to-do list. But April is such a gentle, in-between month in the garden, and it really asks us to slow down, pay attention, and let nature lead a little. This week on the podcast, Joanne reviews …Read more About “April in the Garden”
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”