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Houseplant Chat: Soil & Watering Tips

In the second episode of Down the Garden Path’s “Houseplant Chat” series, Joanne focuses on soil and watering techniques during the winter months. Tune in for soil and watering tips for your houseplants. Topics discussed: Joanne emphasizes the vital role that soil plays in the health of our houseplants. Steer clear of potting soils with …Read more

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A Look Back: Lessons from 2020

Can you believe it’s December already? Another year has gone by and what a year it has been! A new month means a new topic here on Down the Garden Path. however, this month, we’ll only be recording one live show. This month’s theme and this episode’s topic is Lessons from 2020. But before we …Read more

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Oh, the Weather Outside

Oh, the weather outside! Snow came early to southern Ontario last week and put an abrupt end to many of our gardening chores. Each week on Down the Garden Path, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. We do our best to bring …Read more

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Megan Cain, The Creative Vegetable Gardener

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Megan Cain the Creative Vegetable Gardener joins me to discuss the importance of planning your vegetable garden and extending your growing season but planting cold hardy crops. A lot of tips and trick in this show, so tune in now!