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How To Grow A Tower Garden

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss how to grow a tower garden with my guest, Linda Smith, a Holistic Nutritionist. Linda introduces us to the Tower Garden as a wonderful way to grow our own vegetables from our own backyard in a self contained unit. Listen and enjoy!  

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Evergreen Brick Works

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

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What Are Gardeners And Plant Lovers To Do In The Middle Of Winter?

“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

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Grow With Gardens Plus

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week Dawn Golloher joins me from Gardens Plus. We chat all about her nursery in Donwood, Ontario and her wonderful mail order business. Listen and enjoy!  

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Protect Japanese Maples With Burlap

Waterfall Japanese Maple

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

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Plants Go Techy!

Armitage's Greatest Perennials and Annuals app

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

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Deck Designs And Trends

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week Robert Hodichak from The Deck Store joins me for his second visit to the show. Robert tells us all about The Deck Store locations and services. He recaps some of the most popular products and new trends and of course we touch on the importance of a …Read more

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The Houseplant Guru

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week The Houseplant Guru, Lisa Steinkopf, joins me for this episode of Down The Garden Path. We discuss her favorite flowering plants, like African Violets, Christmas Cactus and more. Lisa also gives some great advice for plant care and plant locations. Listen and enjoy!  

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Dr Allan Armitage – Horticulturist, Writer, Traveler

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week my guest is Dr Allan Armitage, Professor of Horticulture, Author of over 14 books and creator of a gardening app called “Armitage’s Greatest Perennials & Annuals“. Dr Armitage speaks with me all about his app as well as his new book, “It’s Not Just About The Hat …Read more

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Winter Back Yard Bird Feeding

“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