Best Gardenpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Hosta Virus X with Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus 39:34

19h ago39:34

39:34

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses Hosta Virus X with returning guest Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus. Dawn Golloher is the owner-operator of Gardens Plus, an independent garden centre in Peterborough, Ontario, specializing in easy-care perennials. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in t…

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New Plants and Products for 2024 with Katie Dubow 34:59

3d ago34:59

34:59

This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Garden Media's Katie Dubow back to the podcast to discuss new plants and products for 2024. About Katie Dubow Katie Dubow is the president of Garden Media Group, a women-owned and run public relations firm specializing in the home and garden industry and celebrating its 31st year in business. …

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Hellebores with Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus 40:04

10d ago40:04

40:04

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses hellebores with returning guest Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus. Dawn Golloher is the owner-operator of Gardens Plus, an independent garden centre in Peterborough, Ontario, specializing in easy-care perennials. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this…

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A Gardener at the End of the World with Margot Anne Kelley 37:59

18d ago37:59

37:59

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes author Margot Anne Kelley to discuss her new book, A Gardener at the End of the World. A gardener’s pandemic journal that combines memoir with an exploration of the natural world both inside and outside the garden, it explores questions of what we can preserve - of history, genetic biodi…

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Landscape Lighting with Best Outdoor Living Design (BOLD) 37:41

26d ago37:41

37:41

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Tom Watson from BOLD to discuss landscape lightning. 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 cutting-edge technologies fo…

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Creekside Growers Dahlia Farm 45:42

1M ago45:42

45:42

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Nick and Hilary VanderHeide of Creekside Growers to discuss their dahlia farm in Delhi, Ontario. Nick and Hilary VanderHeide started Creekside Growers in 2009 on a farm in a little-known Ontario Hamlet called Hartford, about 45 minutes outside Hamilton toward Lake Erie. Since the start o…

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Unilock’s Focus on Sustainability 40:20

1M ago40:20

40:20

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Elaine Willis to the podcast to discuss Unilock's focus on sustainability. Unilock is North America's premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products. For 50 years, Unilock has been helping people create beautiful outdoor spaces. Elaine embarked on…

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Microgreens and Sprouting with Julia Dimakos 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Julia Dimakos back to the podcast to discuss microgreens and sprouting. Julia Dimakos’ 7000 square foot kitchen garden is in Mono, Ontario, on 25 acres on the Niagara Escarpment. Julia has been growing vegetables and writing about gardening for over 13 years. She was twice published in C…

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Looking Back: More About Ponds with Aquascape 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this last installment of our "vintage" podcast episodes from 2017, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing learn more about ponds and their ecosystems with Aquascape's Ernest Williams. Ernest educates listeners on water treatments, beneficial bacteria and b…

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Looking Back: Water Features for the Garden 55:19

2M ago55:19

55:19

Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this "vintage" episode from April 2017, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss some common misconceptions about water features with Aquascape's Ernest Williams. They also talk about the different liner options and how to calculate the correct size …

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Looking Back: Heaven is a Garden, Part 2 54:41

2M ago54:41

54:41

Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In part two of this "vintage" episode from October 2016, Joanne Shaw continues her discussion with highly regarded landscape designer, author and teacher, Jan Johnsen. They explore many of the ancient traditions from all over the world that Jan writes a…

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Looking Back: Heaven is a Garden, Part 1 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In part one of this "vintage" episode from October 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses landscape design with Jan Johnsen. A highly regarded landscape designer, author and teacher, Jan has a passion for plants and beautiful gardens. In her book, Heaven is a Gard…

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Looking Back: Hellstrip Gardening 56:22

3M ago56:22

56:22

Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this "vintage" episode from September 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses hellstrip gardening with author Evelyn Hadden, a national speaker and author of four garden books, including Hellstrip Gardening. What's a Hellstrip? We all contend with that troubleso…

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Looking Back: The Orchid Whisperer 56:25

3M ago56:25

56:25

Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this "vintage" episode from February 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses orchid growing tips and tricks with Bruce Rogers, owner of Bruce Rogers Orchids and author of The Orchid Whisperer. They also discuss tips for beginners, as well as a few of Bruce's fav…

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Berries for the Birds 30:03

5M ago30:03

30:03

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss bushes with berries for the birds that you can add to your landscape. These bushes are different than other fruit bushes like blueberry and raspberry, etc. They came up with five different ones for you to consider and a few honourable mentions. Five shrubs to attract,…

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Growing Holly 25:51

5M ago25:51

25:51

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the three types of holly and their popularity as a replacement for boxwoods. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Two notable holly species to add for winter interest in your garden. Ilex aquifolium, Common or Christmas Holly: evergreen with slightly s…

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Jumping Worms 57:53

5M ago57:53

57:53

Just when we think we have seen it all regarding our garden and pest issues, we learn about another pest we need to educate ourselves about. This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne welcomes Sean James to discuss jumping worms, what they are and why we need to be on the lookout for them in our gardens. Sean James, owner of Sean James Consulting & …

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Spring Ephemerals 15:30

5M ago15:30

15:30

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the rarely talked about spring ephemerals, what they are, their importance, and how you can use them in your garden. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: What are spring ephemerals? Why are they important? How can you use them in your garden? Where can…

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Grow Fruit Trees Fast 31:14

5M ago31:14

31:14

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome back author Susan Poizner, this time to discuss her new book Grow Fruit Trees Fast: A Beginner's Guide. Susan is an urban orchardist, the creator of the fruit tree care training website OrchardPeople.com, and the author of the fruit tree care book Growing Urban Orchar…

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November in the Garden 41:18

5M ago41:18

41:18

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide some tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your November garden. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Planting bulbs Cleaning up your vegetable garden in time for winter Why you should not cut back your perennials Check out our Five Fall Lawn Care Ti…

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The Garden Bloggers Fling 24:30

6M ago24:30

24:30

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss Joanne's experience at the Garden Bloggers Fling in Philadelphia this September. The Garden Bloggers Fling began in Spring 2008 as a meet-up for garden bloggers across the U.S. It soon became a must-attend, blogger-run annual event (paused only by the pandemic) hosted…

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Lasagna Gardening 19:24

6M ago19:24

19:24

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss lasagna gardening, also known as no-till gardening. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: What is lasagna gardening? Where can you build a lasagna garden? The steps you need to follow to build your own lasagna garden. Find Down the G…

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Five Fall Lawn Care Tips 26:04

6M ago26:04

26:04

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing review their top five lawn care tips for fall. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: When to aerate and/or dethatch Top dress with a high-quality compost Why it's too late to put down seed Applying corn gluten Using fertilizer Find Down the …

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October in the Garden 51:20

7M ago51:20

51:20

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide some tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your October garden. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to plant your fall bulbs and garlic. Bringing in the annuals and tropicals you’d like to keep for next year or over winter. W…

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What's Wrong with My Garden? 40:58

7M ago40:58

40:58

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss some of the pest, disease, and environmental issues which may be causing your fall garden to be a little lacklustre this year. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to identify and treat powdery mildew on susceptible plant, like …

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September in the Garden 34:19

8M ago34:19

34:19

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide some tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your September garden. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Plan your fall bulb display. Buy now for the best selection. Continue deadheading your summer bulbs. Plant cool and cold-tolera…

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Adding Mulch to the Garden 33:48

8M ago33:48

33:48

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss a popular and sometimes controversial topic in the garden: mulch. To mulch or not to mulch, that is the question! Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What is mulch? The different kinds of mulch What are the benefits of adding mulch to yo…

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August in the Garden 33:45

9M ago33:45

33:45

In this episode 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. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Plan what fall bulbs you’d like to plant for your spring garden. …

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July in the Garden 58:44

10M ago58:44

58:44

Summer has just begun, and forecasters predict it will be one of the hottest summers in recorded history. In this episode 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 q…

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Down the Garden Path: Through the Years 59:01

10M ago59:01

59:01

After nine seasons and over 340 episodes, Down the Garden Path Podcast is ending its live broadcast on Reality Radio 101. In this episode, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing look back at Down the Garden Path through the years and recount some of their favourite episodes, topics, guests, and moments since the show first aired on Monday, November 17th,…

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Carnivorous Plants with Tamara Urben-Imbeault 58:55

11M ago58:55

58:55

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Tamara Urben-Imbeault from Plantzza Hut to discuss how to select, care for, and grow carnivorous plants. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Tell us what inspired you to found Plantzza Hut. How are carnivorous plants different from…

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The Basics of Growing Cannabis with Sarah Osterlee 59:21

11M ago59:21

59:21

Cannabis and its use have historically been a hot topic in North America. But on October 17th, 2018, subject to provincial and territorial restrictions, the Canadian government legalized its use across the country. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Sarah Osterlee of Empress Gardens to share her knowle…

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June in the Garden 59:06

11M ago59:06

59:06

With the hustle and bustle of May behind us, the month of June promises warmer weather and time to relax, But don't let that keep you out of the garden; there's plenty to be done. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing share their do’s and don'ts for your June garden so you can spend less time …

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Designing with Native Plants 58:11

11M ago58:11

58:11

When people think about native plants, they often think of a wild meadow or an unkept urban lot. But natives offer many design opportunities and benefits to our gardens and landscapes. On this episode 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 native…

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Navitars 1:00:06

11M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing wrap up their month-long discussion about shrubs with a look at nativars. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: What is a nativar? How are nativars produced? Substantial differences between cultivars and nativars and what to avoid: Some attract and susta…

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Groundcover Revolution with Kathy Jentz 59:23

12M ago59:23

59:23

The traditional lawn has received a lot of heat over the last few years with many recommending alternatives such as micro-clovers and specialized lawn blends. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution, to discuss the groundcover plants you can use to create …

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Monrovia's Design Trends with Katie Tamony 59:20

12M ago59:20

59:20

In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Katie Tamony of Monrovia to discuss Monrovia’s design trends and new plants for 2023. About Katie Tamony Katie’s official title is Chief Marketing Officer, but she really is Monrovia's chief storyteller and trendspotter. She has more than 2…

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May in the Garden 58:43

12M ago58:43

58:43

This week on the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the do’s and don’ts for your May garden. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Spring lawn care What can you do now? Can you rake and feed? Harden off your seedlings before planting. Harden off your houseplants Ad…

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Root Rescue with Bob Reeves 59:50

1y ago59:50

59:50

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 …

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Organic Pest Control with David Smorenburg 59:36

1y ago59:36

59:36

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, In…

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Niagara Beeway with George Scott 58:46

1y ago58:46

58:46

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 o…

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April in the Garden 57:47

1y ago57:47

57:47

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 unde…

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GardensPlus with Dawn Golloher 59:01

1y ago59:01

59:01

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 g…

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Spring Houseplant Care 58:19

1y ago58:19

58:19

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 dis…

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Terrariums 58:40

1y ago58:40

58:40

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? Wh…

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March in the Garden 56:40

1y ago56:40

56:40

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…

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2023 Garden Trends Report with Katie Dubow 59:13

1y ago59:13

59:13

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…

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Carex and the Mt. Cuba Center 59:17

1y ago59:17

59:17

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 Hocke…

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From Seed to Spoon & GrowBot 58:42

1y ago58:42

58:42

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 informat…

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February in the Garden 58:45

1y ago58:45

58:45

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…

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