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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Listen in as I chat about November in the garden. I cover what to do or NOT to do with your burlap. I share reminders about winter bird feeding in your yard and I share all about my adventure in “Facing my Hellstrip Garden” in my yard. Listen in …Read more About “Joanne Shaw, November in the Garden”

Welcome to October. I think it is my favorite gardening month. So much to do and so much better temperatures to do it in! I have realized many people gave up on their gardens because of this past hot and dry summer, I have to confess I am also one of those people. I realized …Read more About “Fall Landscape Project”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Cauleen Viscoff from Lush Gardens joined me live to talk all about Roses. We discuss Winter protection tips and tricks for all types of roses including climbing roses. Cauleen shared some of her favorites and her suggestions for planting those late season specials you may have just picked up.

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week is Part two of my conversation with highly regarded landscape designer, author and teacher with a passion for plants and beautiful gardens, Jan Johnsen. In this episode we explore many of the ancient traditions Jan writes about in her book, Heaven is a Garden- Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces for Inspiration …Read more About “Jan Johnsen, Heaven is a Garden Part II”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… It is all about October To Do‘s in the garden this week. Joining me in studio once again is Horticulturalist, Matthew Dressing. We discuss the best ways to prepare your garden and lawn for Winter, from weeds to leaves. We cover a lot of practical tips to help keep …Read more About “October To Do’s with Matthew Dressing, Horticulturalist”

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… 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”