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Here’s what you should do this month: Remove spent summer flowering plants from containers and replace with Fall Blooming Mums or Ornamental Kale. Dispose of any diseased or infested plant debris, to avoid overwintering the problem. This is especially important with Peony’s this year. Cut them back and dispose of the moldy foliage. Continue to …Read more About “October Gardening To Dos”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Local Oshawa, urban farmer, Jennifer Whyte joins me to chat about her backyard garden that she turned into an Urban Farm, called Barefoot Veggies. We talk about how she got started and where she plans to go. And how she can help you have a successful vegetable garden of …Read more About “Jennifer Whyte, Barefoot Veggies”

A popular adage in the gardening world but I think it is a worthwhile reminder for all homeowners. The first year after planting means that the plant may appear to be sleeping but really it is the roots that matter! Making sure the plant gets good soil, enough water and even a good covering of mulch …Read more About “The Garden: The First Year, Plants Sleep, Second Year, They Creep & Third Year, They Leap!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Evelyn Hadden is a national speaker and award winning Author of 4 garden books. She joins me to discuss her book Hellstrip Gardening. We all have that dreaded spot between sidewalk and road, or area between driveways etc. That area that gets a lot of abuse but you don’t …Read more About “Evelyn Hadden, Hellstrip Gardening”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This episode is all about evaluating your garden. September is a perfect time to evaluate your garden. I share some things to look for in your garden and make some suggestions for you to implement during the cooler fall temperatures and more importantly how to get a jump on Spring.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Matt Dressing, Horticultural Technician and I discuss what may be ailing your garden, what products will help and how to use them and more on this episode of Down the Garden Path.

Rain Gardens “DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Sean James of Fernridge Landscaping and Eco Consulting joins me to discuss Rain Gardens. Managing water in our yards is becoming an important environmental issue. On this episode we learn about Rain Gardens. And how you can manage the water properly in your yard by using them. Tune into to …Read more About “Sean James, Fernridge Landscaping and Eco Consulting”

As I mentioned last month, I was travelling to Minneapolis, MN in July for the 2016 Garden Bloggers Fling. This is an annual event and my 2nd time participating. We explored private and public gardens in Minneapolis, St Paul and even into Wisconsin. Garden Bloggers Fling is an annual meet up of Garden Bloggers from …Read more About “2016 Garden Bloggers Fling, Minneapolis”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… A fascinating discussion in studio about Feng Shui in the garden with Trish John. Trish is an Inspired Feng Shui Practitioner, Professional Organizer and founder of Your Spiritual Connection. Learn more about this 4000 year old ancient practice to enhance your life.

Plant Guarantees: Many gardeners are familiar with them. The young cashiers remind us in their lovely rehearsed speech during our purchases. I would say they have now become an industry standard, being offered by nurseries, garden centers and even big box stores. And they offer it all in an effort to attract customers, keep customers …Read more About “Plant Guarantees”