Down The Garden Path Podcast

In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Root Rescue's Bob Reeves to talk about how you can put little critters to use in your garden. About Bob Reeves  Bob has come to believe that the secret to plant success is hiding in the soil beneath our feet. He began the Soil Health/Root Rescue project in 2005 with a discovery made at Reeves Florist & Nursery...

In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path podcast , landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome David Smorenburg from Upper Canada Organic Products to discuss their line of pest control products. About David Smorenburg and Upper Canada Organic Products David is the founder and president of Upper Canada Organic Products, Inc. Upper Canada Organic Products (U C Organic Pro...

In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome George Scott, president and founder of Niagara Beeway, to discuss the importance of protecting native bee species, as well as other native flora and fauna. About Niagara Beeway Niagara Beeway advocates for species native to Niagara. Their objective is to protect existing native flora and f...

With the warmer weather upon us, it's almost time to head out into the garden and get started. In this week's April in the Garden episode, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the do's and don'ts in your April garden. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Veggies Start seeds indoors if you haven't already. Just under eight weeks to the last average frost date. Bulb...

To kick off the first day of spring, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss easy-care perennials with returning guest Dawn Golloher from GardensPlus. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What inspired you to start GardensPlus? Your motto is "We focus on easy-care perennials so you can enjoy your gardens not just work in them." Why focus on easy-c...

With spring only a week away, our houseplants -- like us -- can tell the days are growing longer. This means it'll soon be time to transplant, propagate, and prune our indoor jungle. This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide spring houseplant care tips to keep your collection looking fresh.  Topics and questions discussed in this episode: Popular houseplants in 20...

In this week's episode of Down the Garden Path podcast , Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss terrariums, a fun and easy project you can do to add a dynamic living ecosystem to your indoor plant collection.   Topics and questions discussed in this episode: What are terrariums? What do you need to build a terrarium? How do you build a terrarium? What materials do you need? What plants are suita...

As March arrives and we look forward to spring, we prepare ourselves for the one more blast of winter we know Mother Nature will throw our way. In this week's episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing talk about March in the Garden.  Topics and questions discussed in this episode: Planting seeds and staging a crop for a continuous harvest. Growing seeds: the best se...

With the days growing longer and the weather warmer, the itch to be outside in the garden is growing stronger. This makes it a perfect time to look at what's trending in 2023. This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome returning guest Katie Dubow to share what's trending in the 2023 Garden Trends Report.   About Katie Dubow Katie Dubow is the President of  Garden M...

This week on the  Down the Garden Path podcast , Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing speak with Sam Hoadley from the Mt. Cuba Center about his latest research on Carex and other exciting projects at the center. About Sam Hoadley and the Mt. Cuba Center Sam Hoadley is the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center. Nestled in the hills of Hockessin, Delaware, the Mt. Cuba Center's mission is...

AI has moved into the world of gardening! This week on the Down the Garden Path podcast , Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing speak with Dale and Carrie Spoonemore, creators of the new garden AI app, Seed to Spoon. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Why did you decide to create this app? Where does the gardening information come from? Who is this app geared towards? Is...

If you're not lucky enough to be living somewhere tropical, mid-winter has you in its grasp and you may be wondering what you can be doing in February in the garden. Although there's not much to do outside, there are several activities you can work on inside to get you ready for a new growing season.  Suggestions from Joanne and Matt in this episode: Take care of your Christmas houseplants. Set up...

Winter can be a gloomy bleak time of year, but that doesn't mean it has to be that way in the garden. In the season nine premiere of Down the Garden Path podcast , landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss how to create winter interest in your garden and landscape. Discover how to create winter interest in your garden and landscape. Here are some of the questions and topics Joan...

In this episode of the Down the Garden Path podcast , landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing answer questions about their book, Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden , on The Landscape Ontario Podcast. In this monthly podcast, host Scott Barber has conversations on the issues shaping landscaping and horticulture in Ontario. Scott asks Matt and Joanne a var...

In the final episode of the Down the Garden Path podcas t for 2022, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the pros and cons of buying a real tree vs. a fake tree. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matthew discuss the pros and cons of choosing a real tree vs. a live tree. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What type of tree do Joanne and Matthew put up and why? What is t...

In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing spotlight the classic holiday plant, Amaryllis. These easy-to-grow bulbs make great gifts or additions to your own holiday decorating. Some of the topics they cover in this episode: the various ways you can purchase them what they require in order to grow tips on how to keep your bulb...

With Christmas around the corner, you may still be looking for a gift for that special gardener in your life. In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast , Matthew Dressing and Joanne Shaw are joined by Kristin Beane Sullivan from Garden Gate magazine. Kristin shares some of her favourite gardening gifts she's received, gifts she's given, and other good gifts for the gardener in your life. Abo...

This week on Down the Garden Path podcast , Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing wrap up authors' month by speaking with The Mocha Gardener, Ashlie Thomas, about her new book How to Become a Gardener . In it, Ashlie teaches readers how to empower themselves by creating food security at home. About Ashlie Thomas Ashlie Thomas is an author, food security and gardening advocate, and entrepreneur known on...

In this episode of the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing continue garden authors' month with a look at their ne w book, Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden .   In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden , Joanne and Matthew distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined  ex...

Authors' month is in full swing on the Down the Garden Path podcast !  This week, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome returning guest and garden author Stephanie Rose to discuss her latest books, Big Book of Botanical Crafts and The Regenerative Garden . About Stephanie Rose Stephanie Rose is the founder and creator of the popular website and blog, Garden Therapy . Based in Vancouver, she is...

When you think of tea, one of the last places you might think you could grow and make your own tea is Canada. This week, Matthew Dressing kicks off authors' month with his co-host, and Down the Garden Path serial guest superstar, Julia Dimakos. Julia graciously steps into Joanne Shaw's seat for the week to discuss her new book, Tea Gardening for Beginners . About Julia Dimakos Julia gardens in 700...

This week, Down the Garden Path presents an encore presentation of Joanne and Matt's January 2022 Home Hydroponics podcast with Tyler Baras, chief science officer and co-founder of Area 2 Farms in Arlington, Virginia. About Tyler Baras Tyler has a range of urban agricultural experiences from homesteading to commercial hydroponics.  He has worked as a grower for 3 Boys Farm Inc., one of the first c...

Plants are more than just pretty; many have unique uses and fragrances. Tonight on the show, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome NYC Aromatica's Amy Anthony to the Down the Garden Path podcast . Amy discusses growing aromatic plants and essential oils and how you can make them a dynamic part of your garden and landscape. About Amy Anthony Amy is a certified clinical aromat...

There's nothing quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers in the house. This week, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Heather Moran of Heirloom Heather Flower Farm to the Down the Garden Path podcast. Heather shares her tips and tricks on how to grow summer flowers and cheerful spring bulbs to create a cut flower garden of your own. About Heirloom Heather Flower Farm Heirloom...

This week, Down the Garden Path presents an encore presentation of the October in the Garden podcast from 2019. With gardening chores changing so much from month to month, staying on top of your outdoor to-do list can be a challenge. In this week's episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne and Matthew discuss what's happening this month in your garden, offering down-to-earth tips and advice for your...