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‘DOWN THE GARDEN PATH’ RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST In our regularly scheduled monthly episode on Down the Garden Path. Matthew and Joanne discuss many of the to do’s in the November Garden. The importance of continuing to water, especially for newly planted evergreens. Now is also a good time to transplant trees, shrubs and perennials. Find …Read more About “November in the Garden”
‘DOWN THE GARDEN PATH’ RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST On this weeks episode of Down the Garden Path Matthew and I discuss the top products you will need to winterize your garden and landscape. We discuss how you should protect the plants currently in your garden. What materials you can use to protect them. How do you …Read more About “Winterizing Products for Your Garden”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Happy New Year and welcome to 2017 and the first episode of Down the Garden Path for the year. Once again Matthew Dressing joins me as co-host as we discuss our favorite Garden Trends for 2017. We also chat about our own garden plans for this year. Listen in …Read more About “Matthew Dressing & Joanne Shaw, Garden Trends of 2017”
It’s that time of year where landscape lovers and gardeners can go green with their gifts. Follow along as I lay out my fave winter picks for the Christmas and holiday season! Amaryllis Bulbs and kits can be found almost everywhere as soon as the pumpkins are out of the grocery stores and nurseries. They …Read more About “Holiday Plant Inspiration”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I had a great time chatting with Jason Eenling from Davey Tree. We talked about issues that homeowners are facing with their trees. Everything from Winter care, Storm prep, Emerald Ash Borer and more. Tune in to this really informative show.
I was lucky enough to visit the Evergreen Brick Works and learn about its fascinating history for a few hours this past summer. It was a stop during my Garden Blogger Fling. I thought I would share a bit about it since I think it would be a wonderful place to visit in the winter …Read more About “Evergreen Brick Works”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss the question: what are gardeners and plant lovers to do in the middle of winter? Well, explore some gems in the heart of the city! I talk about a few interesting places to visit like the Evergreen Brick Works to get back to nature and …Read more About “What Are Gardeners And Plant Lovers To Do In The Middle Of Winter?”
The ornamental trees that should be protected with burlap in the winter are Japanese Maples, especially the ones planted this past season. The best way to protect this tender tree is to water well into the fall. After its leaves have dropped put 4 wooden stakes in the ground around the perimeter of the tree …Read more About “Protect Japanese Maples With Burlap”
As we continue to use technology in our lives more and more, I have discovered that using it in the garden is also becoming a reality and I believe it can be a huge help. The winter months are a good time to explore some gardening apps that we can use to plan for spring …Read more About “Plants Go Techy!”
“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week, Jane Paradis from the Urban Nature Store joins me once again as my guest on the show. We discuss winter back yard bird feeding and all the things we can do to prepare for the season. Jane highlights all the needs the birds have this time of …Read more About “Winter Back Yard Bird Feeding”