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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week my guest is Stanley Genadek, Landscape Contractor and business owner. Stan has his own podcast, Landscape Business Pro Podcast | Landscaping & Excavating Business Advice where he focuses on contractor education in all aspects of their business. Switching gears and helping consumers, Stan shares with us some …Read more About “Practical Tips In Finding And Hiring The Right Contractor”

Here are a few common flowering plants that attract bees and make a great addition to your gardens! ANNUALS: PERENNIALS:   And we can’t forget the earliest blooming flower that really helps the bees get going… It might be time to look at this sign of spring in a different way!

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week we are joined by my guest Janet Cox from Stone Meadow Farm in Waterloo, where she enthusiastically explains how homeowners with modest backyards can raise chickens. We discuss pros and cons in addition to costs associated with raising chickens and how you keep your neighbors happy by …Read more About “Raising Chickens In Your Own Backyard”

Natural pest control is now readily available for our yards and gardens. I thought I would share a few options since now is a great time to investigate the timing of purchasing these little critters… and yes I did say critters. Praying Mantis egg casings are available. These predators feed on aphids, beetles, chinch bugs …Read more About “3 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Use Natural Pest Control”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… As we wait for the snow to melt in our yards we learn all about soil from Soil Scientist and Author Keith Reid. We discuss his book “Improving Your Soil: A Practical Guide to Soil Management for the Serious Home Gardener” and we talk about how it really is …Read more About “Improving Your Soil”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… In my follow up to my blog post, “Bees: What’s All The Buzz About?“, Bee Keeper, Steve Lawrence from Kendall, Ontario joins me to discuss the situation regarding the bees in our area of Ontario. Steve asks, “Are bees the canary in the coal mine?” Learn more about how …Read more About “The Buzz On Bees In South-Central Ontario”

Have you noticed all the attention bees have been getting lately? A lot has been written about the plight of bees in North America, both in the press and social media. We have heard about: – bee keepers losing their colonies due to suspected poisoning from chemicals used by farmers – residual chemicals left on …Read more About “Bees: What’s All The Buzz About?”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week it’s all about decks with Robert Hodichak, Lead Designer and Sales Manager with The Deck Store as my guest on the show. In addition to the wood options that are available at The Deck Store, Robert explains all about the different composite materials available to consumers. We cover …Read more About “All About The Deck Store”

If you cannot wait for spring and are anxious for the tropics without the airfare, then try a trip to Allan Gardens in Toronto. This tropical wonderland is close and free to visit. You won’t regret it.   Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm every day   Admission: Free. Wheelchair accessible.     …Read more About “Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto, Ontario”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me in the studio is Mike Pennington with Lakeridge Contracting. In addition to being a landscape contractor, Mike is very social media savvy. You will find him on all social media sites including YouTube, where he documents the adventures of his crew, among other things. We discuss the …Read more About “The Benefits Of Contractors Working With Designers”