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October Gardening: What to Do, What to Leave Alone

Is October really the time to cut everything back and put the garden to bed? Not necessarily. In this episode, we’ve gathered some of Joanne’s best tips for October in the garden. She shares why October can actually be one of the easiest months, with just a few simple tasks to focus on and plenty …Read more

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Fall Rose Care: Pruning, Planting & Growing Tips

with Cauleen Viscoff Not sure what to do with your roses this fall? This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne is joined by master gardener and author Cauleen Viscoff to talk about making rose care a little less intimidating. They cover fall rose care, winter preparation, planting and moving roses, climbing roses, common pests …Read more

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Native Ornamental Grasses for Your Garden

Have you considered adding native ornamental grasses to your garden? They’re often overlooked but add colour, texture, and movement while providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. This week on the podcast, Joanne takes a closer look at a few standout varieties that can bring interest to the garden well beyond the summer …Read more

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Gardens of Uxbridge Tour

with Barbara Pratt   In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw speaks with Barbara Pratt about the 29th annual Gardens of Uxbridge Tour, taking place this Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm. The Gardens of Uxbridge Tour On this self-guided driving tour around the Uxbridge countryside, participants view …Read more

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Plants Always Win Podcast

with Sean Patchett and Erin Alladin This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne speaks with Erin Alladin and Sean Patchett about their podcast, Plants Always Win. Plants Always Win Podcast Plants Always Win is a podcast where two Ontario gardeners dive down plant-fact rabbit holes, answer audience questions, interview intriguing guests, and compete to …Read more