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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO June in the Garden on this episode of Down the Garden Path, co- Host Matthew Dressing and I talk about the June Garden, some Do’s and Don’ts. The weather has certainly been a challenge so we talk all about coping with the rain we have been having during the whole month …Read more About “June in the Garden”
Top June Plant Tips: Evergreens, Pruning and Hydrangeas Many plants in the garden are behind schedule especially the heat loving things like: Ornamental Grasses, Hydrangeas, perennials like Echinacea’s and even roses! Don’t worry they will catch up once we get warmer days and warmer evenings. Evergreens: the new growth is in so it is now …Read more About “June Observations and Tips”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This episode is all about evaluating your garden. September is a perfect time to evaluate your garden. I share some things to look for in your garden and make some suggestions for you to implement during the cooler fall temperatures and more importantly how to get a jump on Spring.
As I mentioned last month, I was travelling to Minneapolis, MN in July for the 2016 Garden Bloggers Fling. This is an annual event and my 2nd time participating. We explored private and public gardens in Minneapolis, St Paul and even into Wisconsin. Garden Bloggers Fling is an annual meet up of Garden Bloggers from …Read more About “2016 Garden Bloggers Fling, Minneapolis”
Plant Guarantees: Many gardeners are familiar with them. The young cashiers remind us in their lovely rehearsed speech during our purchases. I would say they have now become an industry standard, being offered by nurseries, garden centers and even big box stores. And they offer it all in an effort to attract customers, keep customers …Read more About “Plant Guarantees”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Jim Charlier about the largest garden tour in America! It is a free tour of over 400 Buffalo gardens held annually on the last weekend in July. We discuss the history of the Walk and tips for enjoying the weekend. Learn more here.
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Helen Yoest, Author of Good Berry Bad Berry—Who’s Edible, Who’s Toxic, & How to Tell the Difference (2016 St. Lynn’s Press). Listen in as we discuss this handy reference book and dispel some myths regarding what we can and can’t eat in nature.
If you are new to gardening or a new home owner you will quickly realize how generous gardeners can be. Once they hear that you are working on a new garden or have moved to a new house without a garden, they are more than happy to share! A few words of caution: practice saying, “thanks …Read more About “Sometimes it’s okay to say “No thank you!””
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Master Gardener and Rose enthusiast Cauleen Viscoff of Lush Gardens. We cover a lot of information on Roses in this fast paced episode. A lot of great information regarding choosing your plants in the nursery to planting and care. I hope you enjoy …Read more About “Cauleen Viscoff, Master Gardener and Rose Enthusiast”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I am learning all about the local Whitby in Bloom program with Sue Green, chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee. This Committee of Council for the Town of Whitby, is dedicated to fostering civic pride, environmental awareness and beautification through community participation and education. Listen in to learn all …Read more About “Sue Green, Chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee”