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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”

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”

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”

“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… 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.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me tonight is the 2016 chair of the Peterborough Garden Show, Pat deVilliers. Listen in to learn all about the organization of this lovely and very popular garden show! We chat about the different highlights of the show, such as the Children’s Garden, Floral Design Competition, Speakers Room and more. …Read more About “Pat deVilliers, Chair of The Peterborough Garden Show”