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In this episode, Horticulturalist Cody Whynot from Veseys Seeds joins us to talk about trees, whips, and seeds — and what gardeners should consider when looking to grow fruit from trees and bushes. 🎙️ Free Audio&#16...

Soil Scientist Keith Reid joins us to take a walk down the soil amendments aisle of the garden center, and asks the question — how much of this stuff do we really need? More about Keith Reid: https://profils-profiles.sci...

So you’ve had it with your regular life and want to pack it all in, move to the country and start an orchard, a homestead, or a market garden. Well, that’s what my guest, Stefan Sobkowiak, did years ago. In this podcast, he suggests a few questions you should ask yourself before making that big move. …

In this episode I talk to biologist and mushroom forager Jessica Snider about growing mushrooms. This episode is for mostly beginners who would like to try growing them in their gardens – but we also discuss options for growing on patios, decks and balconies. Jessica’s Website: https://growmushroomscanada.ca Coupon code for 10% off on mushrooms: Maritime10 …

In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about the drought currently being experienced in Nova Scotia. Link to that fascinating dynamic map that Richard shared: https://earth.nullschool.net/ If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube &#8...

In this episode I talk to Ken Johnson about invasive weeds. Ken Johnson is a Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension. Here’s a link to Ken’s Podcast: https://extension.illinois.edu/podcas… Here’s a link to the episode of Ken’s podcast that was mentioned in the video:    • Summer Mosquito Control:  What Really Work…   If you enjoyed this conte...

In this episode I talk to Rpbert Pavlis about plant potting myths. Robert Pavlis is an author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster. PPM calculator mentioned in the show: https://www.gardenmyths.com/fertilize… 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 ) &#82...

In this episode I get some predictions and insights about the 2025 gardening season from Richard Zurawski. Richard Zurawski is a meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, university lecturer, public speaker and media expert and personality. He is the author of the “Book of Maritime Weather” and “The Maritime Book of Climate Change’. If …

In this episode I talk to Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, lead author of Canada’s Food Price Report about the report’s most recent findings. Link to the report: https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/re… Link to Sylvain’s Podcast: https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/th… If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out m...

Are organic vegetables more nutrient dense than conventionally grown vegetables? What about home-grown vs supermarket veg? And what exactly is nutrient density anyway? Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster, Robert Pavlis as a guest to help sort this all out. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to …

The ground is starting the freeze and its almost time to take a break from gardening – but there are still things to do, and in this podcast I talk about them! If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast …

In this episode I talk to Ken Johnson from the University of Illinois Extension about Asian Lady Beetles, and Lady Beetles in general. Ken Johnson is the Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension. His educational efforts focus on fruit and vegetable production, pest management, and beneficial insects. Through his programming efforts, he aims to …

In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about Rain and explore the following questions: How does rain form? What kinds of places have more rain than others – and why? What is in rain besides water? How much nitrogen …

In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the Soil Food Web, and some myths that have been promoted by some of its proponents. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular …

In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the pros and cons of various material used for building garden boxes. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches …

In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about climate change – how it has affected agriculture over the last few decades, what to expect in the coming decades, and how this all relates to home gardening. If you enjoyed …

In this episode I talk about regional garden snakes with serpent educator Pete Freckelton. Based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, “For Pete’s Snakes” offers educational snake events for birthdays, schools, and more! If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio …

In this episode I talk to farmer, teacher, biologist, teacher, landscape designer and star of the “Permaculture Orchard” documentary, Stefan Sobkowiak about organic gardening. Stefan’s Website Stefan’s Youtube Page 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 …

In this Episode 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 …

In this episode of the Maritime Gardening Podcast I talk about everything you need to know about growing strawberries: varieties, what to buy, when to plant, how to plant, maintenance, plant needs and propagation. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free …

In this episode I talk about how important persistence is for gardening success. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe. You can also check out my YouTube channel MaritimeGardening.com YouTube Channel where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I’m now writing an article on …

In this episode I talk to to soil scientist Keith Reid about nitrogen. We all know that plants need nitrogen, but I think very few of us really understand how plants get and use nitrogen. In this conversation we go deep! Keith Reid is a soil Soil scientist. He got his BSc & MSc at …

In this episode I talk to arborist, author, youtuber, radiohost & podcaster Susan Poizner about the basics when it comes to planting and growing fruit trees. ONLINE COURSES: Learn. OrchardPeople. ComBOOKS:Orchardpeople.com/shopRADIO SHOW AND PODCAST:Podcast. OrchardPeople.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Orchard People Youtube ChannelOrchardPeople on Facebook If you enjoyed this content, please lik...

In this episode I talk to author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster, Robert Pavlis, who just wrote a new book called “Compost Science for Gardeners”. In this podcast we discuss the 5 things gardeners need to know about composting, and the 5 things gardeners often get wrong about composting. Robert’s website: https://www.gardenmyths.com/ Robert’s books: https:...

In this episode I talk to to soil scientist Keith Reid about the idea of the colonization of Mars, and how we would feed people on such an inhospitable planet. MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can …