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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Jim Charlier about the largest garden tour in America! It is a free tour of over 400 Buffalo gardens held annually on the last weekend in July. We discuss the history of the Walk and tips for enjoying the weekend.  Learn more here.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Helen Yoest, Author of Good Berry Bad Berry—Who’s Edible, Who’s Toxic, & How to Tell the Difference (2016 St. Lynn’s Press). Listen in as we discuss this handy reference book and dispel some myths regarding what we can and can’t eat in nature. 

If you are new to gardening or a new home owner you will quickly realize how generous gardeners can be. Once they hear that you are working on a new garden or have moved to a new house without a garden, they are more than happy to share! A few words of caution: practice saying, “thanks …Read more About “Sometimes it’s okay to say “No thank you!””

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Master Gardener and Rose enthusiast Cauleen Viscoff of Lush Gardens. We cover a lot of information on Roses in this fast paced episode. A lot of great information regarding choosing your plants in the nursery to planting and care. I hope you enjoy …Read more About “Cauleen Viscoff, Master Gardener and Rose Enthusiast”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This episode is all about May gardening tips with me, Joanne Shaw! I answer some of the most popular questions I get asked by clients and friends alike.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I am learning all about the local Whitby in Bloom program with Sue Green, chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee. This Committee of Council for the Town of Whitby, is dedicated to fostering civic pride, environmental awareness and beautification through community participation and education. Listen in to learn all …Read more About “Sue Green, Chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee”

This month, I thought I would go with some of the popular questions I get asked by clients and neighbours. I hope the questions and answers I have listed here are helpful, feel free to share them with a friend. Question:  Grass seed: When is the best time to apply it? Mid May is the best time …Read more About “Frequently Asked Questions – Grass & Plants “

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I spoke to Kylee Baumle, gardener, blogger, author and Monarch Butterfly enthusiast at Our Little Acre teaches us all about the wonderful phenomena that are Monarch Butterflies. Kylee shares all about them and even how she raises the caterpillars from her garden to adulthood, tags and releases them for their …Read more About “Kylee Baumle, Our Little Acre – Monarch Butterflies”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me live in this episode of Down the Garden Path is Melanie Harrington. A ” Farmer Florist ” and owner of Dahlia May Flower Farm near Trenton, Ontario. Listen in to hear all about Melanie’s journey from floral designer to owning and running her own flower farm.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Brenda Ibey, owner of Avant-Garden Shop joins me Down the Garden Path. We learn all about her garden shop in Peterborough, Ontario. We also discuss tips for Spring birding including some do’s and don’ts! Enjoy.