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In this episode I ask chatgpt five very common gardening questions, and then critique the quality of the answers, and also weigh in on whether I think this A.I. software is a good resource for gardening questions in general. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can …

In this episode I talk about how I approach solving my gardening problems. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast ( MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food …

In this episode I talk to tick expert Dr. Vett Llord about ticks in terms of risks to gardeners, the diseases they carry, and how to avoid them. Lyme disease is becoming increasingly common in the Maritimes. The disease is a serious disease contracted from the bite on an infected tick. Dr. Vett Lloyd, a …

In this episode I talk to Stefan Sobkowiak about popular permaculture things that he doesn’t do, and why context matters. Farmer, permaculturalist, teacher, biologist, designer, author and speaker; Stefan Sobkowiak has presented more than 500 seminars and workshops to a whole range of public audiences. In addition to teaching at McGill University for 8 years, …

In this episode I explain how and why I use the growth stages of the dandelion to determine when to plant my vegetables. This content is based on an article that I originally published last April on my substack page – here is a link to that article: If you enjoyed this content, please like, …

In this episode I complete my conversation with Robert Pavlis about his new book : Plant Science for Gardeners”. Robert Pavlis is an author, YouTuber, teacher, master gardener, and dedicated myth-buster. Robert’s published books:Garden Myths, Soil Science for Gardeners and Building Natural PondsBlogs: Garden Myths and Garden FundamentalsRobert’s YouTube Channel: Garden Fundamenta...

In this episode I talk to Lee Reich about his take on Biochar, and whether you need it to have a great garden. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts ) …

In this episode I answer viewer and listener questions from YouTube and Facebook. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I’m now …

It’s nearing the holiday season and for those looking for the perfect gift to buy a new or seasoned gardener, look no further than Robert Pavlis’ new book : Plant Science for Gardeners” Robert Pavlis is an author, teacher, master gardener, and dedicated myth-buster. In this episode we discuss the first two chapters of his …

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Author, Radio Host, and avid Gardener Niki Jabbour about greenhouses. We tried to cover everything a beginner would need to know and also answered some viewer questions! Check out her radio show here:https://halifax.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-garden-show Check out Niki’s Books Here:https://savvygardening.com/buy-our-books/ Check out Niki’s new o...

In this episode I talk to Janet Music about Canada’s Food Price Report for 2022. Janet is the Research Programmer for the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, and has been involved in 5 editions of Canada’s Food Price Report. Janet Music is a PhD student in the social anthropology department at Dalhousie. Her research …

In this episode I talk to Martha Jane Zepp about canning, freezing and drying vegetables. Martha taught home economics for 30 years, and is currently a Food Preservation Consultant at Penn State Extension (Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences). Here are the links that Martha referred to during our conversation: Penn State Extension Let’s Preserve …

If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I’m now writing an article on gardening …

In this episode I talk to Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner (University of Maine at Orono) about HPAI bird flu, and what to do if you think your birds have it. To keep an eye on what’s happening in the US: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022What’s interesting this year is that there are MANY backyard flocks with HPAI, v...

It’s May/June and for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere it’s now pest season! Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster Robert Pavlis to help us separate fact from fiction when it comes to dealing with garden pests. Robert’s published books:Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better PlantsSoil …

In this episode I talk to Stefan Sobkowiak about permaculture, shrubs, and why fruit trees need shrubs as neighbours. Farmer, permaculturalist, teacher, biologist, designer, author and speaker; Stefan Sobkowiak has presented more than 500 seminars and workshops to a whole range of public audiences. In addition to teaching at McGill University for 8 years, he …

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Author, Radio Host, and Avid Gardener Niki Jabbour about transplants. We tried to cover everything a beginner will need to know. Check out Niki’s Books Here:https://savvygardening.com/buy-our-books/ Check out her radio show here:https://halifax.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-garden-show Check out Niki’s new online course here:How to Build & Use...

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Soil Scientist, Author and Avid Gardener Lee Reich about growing tomatoes. Check out Lee’s Video on Pruning Tomatoes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sea-HJ3OwY&ab_channel=LeeReich Check out Lee’s Books:https://www.leereich.com/books If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check o...

Thomas A. Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” I couldn’t agree more, and in gardening, failure is the greatest teacher, if you take the time to reflect, think about what went wrong, and come up with some new ideas for next year. In this video I …

In this episode I answer viewer questions with Dave Doggett as a guest co-host. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Also, check out …

The latest Report on Canada’s Food prices from the from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University says that that food prices are going up. In this podcast I talk about the implications of those price increases, and some ways to deal with rising food prices. Source:https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/research/canada-s-food-price-report-2021.html Arithmetic, Population and Energy &#82...

It’s November 2021 and for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere this is our last chance to do any work in the garden before the soil starts to freeze. For me – this is the time to work with your soil, and thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster …

It’s the beginning of Fall and it’s time to start thinking about next year’s garden – and that means soil preparation! Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster Robert Pavlis – fresh off writing his new book: “Soil Science for Gardeners” – to help us improve our understanding of how …

In this episode I continue my discussion with Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner about the many cares, concerns and charms of keeping chickens; whether for eggs, meat or the simple joy of their quirky personalities. Anne Lichtenwalner is a veterinarian and a researcher at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. She runs the veterinary diagnostic lab …

In this episode I talk to Dr, Anne Lichtenwalner from the University of Maine in Orono about raising chickens. Anne Lichtenwalner is a veterinarian and a researcher at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. She runs the veterinary diagnostic lab there, and evaluates the health of many kinds of animals, from wildlife to livestock. …