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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”
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”
If you’re a subscriber to my monthly newsletter, you have undoubtedly read my yearly pleas to stay off your lawns and out of your gardens at this time of year. I know the warmer weather has some people itching to start raking lawns and cleaning out gardens, but I urge you to refrain from doing …Read more About “Give Your Garden Time to Wake Before Tidying Up”
As we enter the final few weeks of winter, with longer days and warmer temperatures just around the corner, your thoughts may have begun turning to the garden. Since March is generally still cold, there are a few activities we can do inside to get a jump on the warmer days to come. Whether you’re …Read more About “Spring Garden Prep: Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors”
As we trudge through the seemingly endless shortest month of the year, the promise of spring looms for gardeners itching to get outside and back to work. Although this month has been warmer than many of the Februarys past, resist the urge to get out into our yard and gardens. The soft, wet soil is …Read more About “A Few Suggestions to Get a Gardener Through February”
Not sure what to buy the gardener on your Christmas list? To help with gift-giving this year — or to add some things to your list — I’ve made a list of a few of my favourite items. I think plants make a wonderful gift, but I list some other excellent options, too. Memberships or …Read more About “Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners”
I love hydrangeas! I put them all in my garden but when they don’t work it can be frustrating. Here are some common problems and what you can do about them. 1) Hydrangeas not blooming: This seems to be the number one problem people have with their hydrangeas, including me! The most common hydrangeas that …Read more About “Hydrangeas: When They Don’t Work And What You Can Do About It”
‘DOWN THE GARDEN PATH’ RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST This episode of Down the Garden path is all about Everlasting vs Real Christmas trees, Matthew talks all about it with our station manager, Gary. They have a great time discussing the pros and cons of Everlasting or Artificial Christmas trees vs purchasing a Real Christmas …Read more About “Everlasting vs Real Christmas Trees”
Since this is the season of gift giving, I thought I would highlight a few of my favorite things or a few of the items on my list to help with your Holiday Shopping. Toronto Gardener’s Journal and Source Book This guide is many things. Despite its title it is not just for those that live …Read more About “Gifts for Gardeners”
Do you have some gardeners on your Christmas list? Do you love gardening yourself and want some ideas. We have the perfect show for you, our Gifts for Gardeners episode. Each week on Down the Garden Path Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing, discuss down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and …Read more About “Gifts for Gardeners”