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On a recent trip to Italy I was amazed at the way the Italians fill their small spaces with plants. Enjoy these incredible photos!                

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week is all about garlic! My guest is passionate garlic grower, Bryan Mailey. During the interview Bryan explains when the best time is to plant garlic as well as the best practices from soil to plant spacing and much more. Get all the details here so that you …Read more About “Garlic Gardening”

Perennials *    This is the perfect time to plant spring bulbs. Shop early for best varieties.  I recommend planting a majority of Daffodils or Alliums because the squirrels do not like those bulbs. *    Before a frost is a really good time to divide and move perennials, especially for perennials like hostas, ornamental grasses and …Read more About “Top Tips For October Garden To Do’s”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I recap the Toronto Fall Home Show. Joining me on the show is Eddie Gonzalez from Green Scene Landscaping. I do designs for Eddie’s company, Green Scene Landscaping, and we worked the Toronto Fall Home Show together. No better way to understand the trends than to talk …Read more About “The Toronto Fall Home Show 2015”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I answer your fall gardening questions. Curious what to do in your garden now for the fall? Need to know what to cut back and what to leave alone this October in your garden? Listen in as I outline my Fall Landscaping Tips here on Down the …Read more About “Fall Gardening: Your Questions Answered”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me this week is Jason Vettese, Marketing Manager at Best Way Stone. We discuss the company, Best Way Stone, and their Canadian roots as well as the manufacturing process for paving stones. I learned all about the strict engineering standards required, the importance of a good installation and …Read more About “Best Way Stone”

When it comes to gardening, the basic concepts are easy to grasp. Make sure that you keep your plants well taken care of, keep them watered, make sure they’re getting enough light, keep them free of pests, etc. A lot of it is common sense, but it never hurts to have a few extra tips …Read more About “New Trend: Fruit Gardening”

Here are a few ideas for incorporating edibles into your garden or container. Cilantro: With its bright green foliage, Cilantro will fill a sunny spot in your garden easily and is nice to have on hand to add to salsa.     Kale: Looking for something edible with great foliage to add to your flower …Read more About “3 Edible Plants You Can Add To Your Garden Or Container For Summer Colour!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me for this episode is Tracy Blevins co-founder of Plants Map, a wonderful website for documenting the plants in your garden or organizing your photos. You can become part of a plant loving community and also share photos with others. Check out this fabulous site.  Listen and enjoy! …Read more About “Plants Map”

Do you have a lawn? If you do, there may be moments that you wish you didn’t. Like the dry spells when you keep having to water it? Perhaps every single time you mow the lawn you rethink it. Many homeowners are considering it and have me remove as much grass as possible from their …Read more About “Top 6 Reasons Why You Should Get Rid Of Your Lawn”