On Down the Garden Path Podcast, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. She believes it is important and possible to have great gardens that are low maintenance. On Down the Garden Path, she speaks with industry experts and garden authors to educate listeners on how to seasonally manage their gardens and landscapes.
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Ben Gardner and Batavia have been gardening for over 25 years and we want to pass our knowledge on to you. Backyard Gardens is here for everyone to have fun while learning how to grow more food and flowers in their gardens. Every week we break garden topics down like a compost pile so it is easy to understand. We want you to have the most productive and easy to maintain garden so you can spend more time enjoying your space. So let‘s all Learn to Grow and grow for change together.
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fall fertilizing is totally different
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If you are growing in a fall garden then you need to fertilize. Fertilizing your garden in fall is completely different than the summer growing season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard C…
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Eco-Lawn & Native Plant Mixes with Miriam Goldberger from Wildflower Farm
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This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw speaks with Wildflower Farm's Miriam Goldberger about Eco-Lawn, the answer to a truly low-maintenance lawn, as well as some of her favourite native plants you can include in your garden. About Miriam Goldberger Miriam Goldberger is the founder and co-owner of Wildflower Farm, a wildflower seed producti…
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Growing and consuming from your garden in winter
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you can grow in your garden into the winter season, but you can and should also be enjoying your harvest well into the winter season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed sta…
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In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw discusses fall mums and asters. Topics covered in this week's episode: Chrysanthemums, many horticultural varieties and cultivars exist including tender florist mums (a favourite because of how long they stay blooming in a vase). Or Garden mums, more commonly known as fall mums. All Chrysanthemum…
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easily avoided mistakes for the fall garden
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It all depends on what you are growing in your garden for the fall season. These mistakes are common but can be easily avoided. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting …
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How IssueID Revolutionizes Landscape Management with Jason Hoke
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This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Jason Hoke to the podcast to discuss IssueID, the revolutionary software solution he co-founded that addresses the challenges in the landscape industry. About Jason Hoke Denver native Jason Hoke is an innovative entrepreneur with a diverse career spanning music, landscaping, and technology. At…
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One of the hardest decisions in your garden
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If you make the right decision Your garden will thrive and you'll be able to harvest more from your backyard garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- s…
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In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw discusses some of the issues you may be experiencing with your hydrangeas this month and what you can do about them. Topics covered in this week's episode: Hydrangeas not blooming Know what variety is especially important with this issue. In Joanne's experience, if you have a nice large green bus…
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Weed control at its finest. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a Patron to grow our community garden- https://www.p…
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In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing answer listener questions about the seasonal stressors we're experiencing in our gardens this month. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Is it one or two inches of water every week for our lawns? What about in thi…
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are seed to germination times accurate
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You seen them on seed packages but have you ever wondered if they were right? Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a …
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In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss applying nematodes, the primary method homeowners in Canada use to control pests such as grubs on our lawns. It’s been a heavy Japanese beetle season in the Greater Toronto Area, with a lot of damage done to the foliage of our trees and…
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These are the longest growing crops in the garden for the fall season. Planting these earlier will give you the best chance to get a harvest in the fall when they are at their peak ripness. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here…
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In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing show you how to keep your garden and landscape thriving during the August heat with tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your August garden. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matt discuss what you should (and shouldn't) be doing in the garden in August. Here are some …
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the crops that can survive through winter
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With a little protection, these crops have a high chance of surviving at least most of the winter especially if you are gardening in the southern states. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard…
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The seed saving guide for your garden
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This will get you started on saving seeds you grew form your garden. Have fun!!! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become…
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In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses the importance of succession planting so that you always have something blooming in your perennial garden. That is the gardening addiction, after all! Topics covered in this week's episode: The best way to "deadhead" a perennial Popular garden perennials that …
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Timing is everything when it comes to planting a fall garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a Patron to grow o…
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Fall can be a tricky time to plant your garden. Take care not to make these common fall gardening mistakes. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybotto…
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In this solo episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designer Joanne Shaw offers mid-season advice for your lawn and garden. Topics covered in this week's episode: YES… you can still plant this summer. You do not need to wait until Fall. Summer is always a good time to pick up a good sale on plants, just check that the roots are healthy.…
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These crops will grow through the fall season
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You cant plant just anything in your garden for the fall season. These are the best fall crops to grow in your garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule-…
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If you have never planted a fall garden then you should really think about it! Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a…
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This skill will change the way you garden
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just pay attention your garden will tell you what it needs. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a Patron to grow our…
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This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes David Maxwell from Romex Canada to discuss their line of permeable landscaping products. About David Maxwell David Maxwell has been in sales since he graduated from Mount Allison. With over 10 years of experience in construction sales, he has a strong knowledge in the landscaping construction …
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Planting in the middle of the season can be tough but it is a great way to get more out of your garden for the season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule-…
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Replay: Not all gardening methods work in every garden
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Sometimes the garden just doesnt like certain gardening methods. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a Patron to gro…
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You can fix any problem in the garden
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If something goes wrong in your garden you can fix it. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a Patron to grow our comm…
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Keep your garden thriving during summer
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This will help your garden stay thriving throughout the summer season. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomestead@gmail.com Become a Patron …
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AI has moved into the world of gardening! In this encore presentation of 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 gard…
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In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss how to design with native plants and strike a balance in your garden between natives and the foreign ornamentals we love so much. When people think about native plants, they often think of a wild meadow or an unkept urban lot. But natives offer many design…
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In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing show you how to keep your garden and landscape cool and colourful in the summer heat with tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your July garden. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Pros and cons of the recent hard fast rain and th…
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In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Tom Watson from BOLD to discuss landscape lightning. About Tom Watson Tom Watson is a Senior Business Development Manager with BOLD (Best Outdoor Living Design), focusing on his territory in Central Ontario. After working in business operations for over nine years, leveraging…
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This is a thing in the garden and it doesn't just apply to tomatoes. It applies to the whole garden. Learn to Grow. Grow for Change. Buy some of our seeds- https://backyardgardensseeds.etsy.com Question of the day- bygquestion@gmail.com Get the planter App here https://planter.garden/get/backyard Customized seed starting schedule- sandybottomhomest…
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