Best Maggie Wysocki Podcasts (2024)

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Honouring Earth Day, with Melanie Mercier 1:24:45

12M ago1:24:45

1:24:45

With Maggie's baby due date literally days away, this is the last episode of our official spring season... and we've packed this week's pod full of awesome Earth-honouring gardening info! First up, we get a glimpse under the mulch in Dave and Maggie's gardens after our start-and-stop spring. Then we get to hear about a little season-extending exper…

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Gardening on a Budget 59:00

1y ago59:00

59:00

Gardening can be a big investment of both time and money, so this week Dave and Maggie brainstorm practical ideas to extend the gardening budget, while also making planting simpler and easier-care. Before the thrift-minded back and forth, your hosts note what they see in their zone 3 gardens now that the snow has melted, Maggie gets real about the …

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Growing Backyard Grains, with Dan and Fran DeRuyck 1:11:18

1y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Ever wonder if you could grow grains in your home garden? This week we are joined by certified organic grain farmers Dan and Fran DeRuyck who walk us through the many questions that come up as we contemplate a world full of backyard micro-farms. The conversation takes us to many interesting places, with lessons on cover cropping, the value of regio…

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Planning Your Best Garden Yet with Sharon Murphy 1:11:59

1y ago1:11:59

1:11:59

For gardeners in northern climates, April is the in-betweener month: not quite time to get into the outdoor dirt, but it feels so close! Our guest today is Alberta-based garden coach Sharon Murphy, who is here to help us take advantage of this final opportunity to plan and prepare for our best gardens yet. Sharon has “chlorophyll” in her blood, hav…

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Growing Exotic Fruits in Cold Climates with Annette Clarke 1:20:36

1y ago1:20:36

1:20:36

With colder weather hanging on in Manitoba, it feels all the more compelling to dream about the incredible range of edible plants that can be grown across Canada. Our guest, Annette Clarke, from Exotic Fruit Nursery in Lunenberg, Nova Scotia, takes us on a virtual field trip to her farm and greenhouse where we learn about remarkable fruits and how …

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Spring Seed Starting Refresher, with Dave and Maggie! 1:24:46

1y ago1:24:46

1:24:46

Spring is officially here and Dave and Maggie are thrilled to be back behind the Grow Guide mics. The show kicks off with some BIG news: Maggie is expecting a baby, due this April! Maggie shares some of the ways her spring arrival will change her 2023 gardening strategies, but there is no holding her back and she is fully embracing the beautiful se…

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FALL Finale Part 2 with Urban Farmer Curtis Stone + A Reflection From Maggie & Dave 1:21:59

1+ y ago1:21:59

1:21:59

Thank-you to this week's sponsor, HealthiStraw. Browse their extensive list of retail partners in Canada and the U.S. In the final part of this episode, you'll hear guest Curtis Stone share his insights on 3-season gardening, DIY greenhouse builds and more. Find the full episode show notes on our website.…

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FALL Finale Part 1 with Urban Farmer Curtis Stone 1:09:14

1+ y ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Thank-you to this week's sponsor, HealthiStraw browse their extensive list of retailer partners in Canada & the U.S to find their products nearest you. We're thrilled to have the one and only Curtis Stone on our Fall Finale! Catch part 2 of this interview next week. Find full episode show notes with links to everything discussed on our website.…

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Adding Carnivorous Plants To Your Houseplant Collection with Kenny Coogan 58:03

1+ y ago58:03

58:03

Thank-you to this week's sponsor, Plant Vitamins. Use code GROWGUIDE for 10% off your purchase at plantvitamins.ca. In this episode, Maggie and Dave welcome on Floriday-based carnivorous plant expert and author, Kenny Coogan to share all about this wonderful, unusual world of houseplants. Find full episode show notes and links to everything discuss…

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Planning Next Season's Garden with Pollinators in Mind with Mary Phillips from the National Wildlife Federation 52:29

1+ y ago52:29

52:29

Thank-you to this week's sponsors, West Coast Seeds and Bonadea Gardens. This week Maggie and Dave welcome on Mary Phillips from the NWF to share her passion about protecting our endangered pollinator species, like the monarch butterflies. There's so much you can do in next year's garden to help out pollinators. Find full episode show notes with li…

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First Snowfalls, Flowering Bulbs, Gardening "Accidents", Soil Tests, Indoor Growing Set-Ups & A GIVEAWAY! 35:46

1+ y ago35:46

35:46

Thank-you to this week's sponsor, West Coast Seeds. To enter this week's giveaway for your chance to win a $100 West Coast Seeds gift card, head over to our website and comment on the episode show notes.By The Grow Guide

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Inspiration For Adding Figs, Lemons and Olives to Your Northern Garden with Steven Biggs 1:04:29

1+ y ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Thank-you to this week's sponsor, West Coast Seeds. Today we chat with a returning Canadian guest, Steven Biggs. Steven is a Toronto-based gardening educator, blogger and podcaster who chats with The Grow Guide about the various Mediterranean edibles he grows in his garden. Get inspired to add figs, lemons and olives to your Northern garden next se…

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Winter Composting Tips with Lea Coté from the Green Action Centre 1:14:22

1+ y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Welcome back to another episode of The Grow Guide Podcast. We’ve reached the mid-way point in our Fall season and have another 5 episodes for you before our Winter break. This week's guest, Lea Coté is a Winnipeg local and the the compost program coordinator at Winnipeg’s Green Action Centre. She joins the pod to chat Winter composting, vermicompos…

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Easy Tips For Growing Hardneck Garlic in Raised Beds, In Ground Gardens AND In Containers with Niki Jabbour 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

59:48

Thank-you to today's sponsors HealthiStraw and Sproutbox Garden. Maggie and Dave are back chatting all things garlic today with the one and only, Niki Jabbour. Niki shares her wisdom for garlic growing your own organic hardneck or softneck garlic in any sized garden space. Find links to everything discussed in our episode show notes on our website.…

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Fall Garden Clean-Up & Cool Season Growing with Author, Podcaster & Gardening Educator, Joe Lamp'l 1:08:26

1+ y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Thank-you to today's sponsor, HealthiStraw. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to our neighbouring Grow Guiders. Maggie & Dave catch-up on their Fall gardens before welcoming back for a second time the one and only, Joe Lamp'l. Learn about his hands-on tips for protecting your garden during the off season. Find links to everything discussed in our episode…

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Fruiting Trees You Can Plant This Fall To Create Your Own "Food Forest" with Foodscaper, Jess Robison 54:38

1+ y ago54:38

54:38

Thank-you to this week's sponsor, Sproutbox Garden. It's the first Fall episode of October and Maggie & Dave are feeling the spooky vibes. This week's guest, Jess Robison shares practical tips and advice for transforming your yard into a food forest. Learn about about planting fruiting trees this wall, site selection, perennial food planting and mo…

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Making The Most Of Your Garden Harvest with Processing & Preserving Advice with Kate Schat from Venison For Dinner 1:18:11

1+ y ago1:18:11

1:18:11

Thank-you to this week's sponsor Evolve Organic Fertilizer. We’re back for another Fall-focused episode and Maggie has lots to catch Dave up on. Check out our episode show notes for behind-the-scenes photos of Maggie's From Soil to Soul Harvest Dinner. Homesteader, Kate Schat from Venison for Dinner then joins the show to share her secrets to canni…

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We're Back With Our Fall 2022 Season! Covering 20 Questions About The Gardening Season & Chatting Zucchini Boat Races 1:01:31

1+ y ago1:01:31

1:01:31

Thank-you to this week's sponsor Evolve Organic Fertilizer. We’re back with our Fall 2022 season of The Grow Guide! We have 10 fantastic episodes coming up for you this season, featuring guests from across Canada & the U.S. In this week’s episode, Maggie and Dave catch-up on their growing seasons with a round of 20 questions and speak with guest, A…

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Summer "Minisode" in Dave's Organic Garden at Sage Garden Greenhouses 48:23

1+ y ago48:23

48:23

Today Dave hosts Maggie in his 7,000 square foot "experimental" garden space located at Sage Garden Greenhouses in Southern Manitoba. He takes her on a tour of the unique raised beds and containers within his garden. Be sure to check out the episode show notes to see photos of all the plants discussed. And mark your calendars for September when The…

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Summer "Minisode" in Maggie's Organic Garden 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

54:27

Maggie is over the moon to host Dave (and all of you!) in her garden for the first “minisode” of the Summer. She takes him on a tour of her greenhouse and garden before they sit down to catch up on it all. Be sure to subsribe so you don't miss next month's "minisode" from Dave's garden. Then, mark your calendars for the official launch of our Fall …

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Spring FINALE with Epic Gardening Founder, Kevin Espiritu Sharing His Easy DIY Projects To Transform Your Garden 1:06:20

2y ago1:06:20

1:06:20

It’s our Spring FINALE! Maggie and Dave are buzzing in the studio today as they wrap up the Spring 2022 season. Joining us this week is Epic Gardening founder, Kevin Espiritu, chatting about his various DIY projects that you too can easily build for your garden. Find the full show notes and links to everything discussed on our website. Thank-you to…

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Levelling Up Your Cut Flower Farm with Kristen Raney from the Blog & YouTube Channel, Shifting Roots 54:44

2y ago54:44

54:44

It’s apparently rain season here in the Prairies! Maggie and Dave chat about how the unusually wet Spring in Manitoba has delayed the garden by a few weeks, but not to worry — you’re not behind! Take your time getting your plants in the ground. This week, garden blogger of Shifting Roots, Kristen Raney joins the show to chat cut flower farming in a…

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Getting Creative By Using Your Garden Harvest For Natural Dyeing with Lourdes Still from Masagana Flower Farm 57:35

2y ago57:35

57:35

The busiest time of the gardening season is here and Maggie and Dave are buzzing with excitment. This week's guest, Lourdes Still is a Manitoba-based flower farmer, experimenting with natural dyeing on her farm Masagana Flower Farm. You can find the full episode show notes with links to everything discussed on our website. Thank-you to this week's …

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Growing Hardy Apples In Cold Climate Gardens with Author & Owner of Corn Hill Nursery, Bob Osborne 1:10:20

2y ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Another Spring episode of The Grow Guide means another step closer to planting our gardens! This week author and owner of Corn Hill Nursery, Bob Osborne joins the show to chat all about growing apples in Northern climates. Find the full episode show notes and links to everything discussed on our website. Thank you to this week's sponsor, Pineridge …

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Breaking Down the Costs & Savings Behind Growing Your Own Food From the Garden with Professional Home Economist, Getty Stewart 1:06:42

2y ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Maggie and Dave enjoy an early morning recording session for today’s intro, catching up over coffee. They chat about this feeling of “rushing” to get into the garden but encourage Grow Guiders to slow down! It’s still too early to plant your entire garden. This week's guest is home economist, Getty Stewart who shares some insight on reducing food c…

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Mastering The Art Of Succession Planting All Season Long with Garden Blogger & Author, Meg Cowden from Seed To Fork 1:18:36

2y ago1:18:36

1:18:36

Dave kicks off today’s episode talking garden PESTS. He talks about the challenge of managing pests as a garden centre owner as well as the mystery behind native ladybug sales. This week's guest, Meg Cowden enlightens us, covering the art of succession planting. Find the full episode show notes with links to resources discussed on our website. Than…

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Using Regenerative Farming Practices In An Urban Garden with Akosua Asare from re.Planted Urban Farm 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

More wild weather in Manitoba leads Maggie and Dave to make predictions for what their average last frost date will be this year in the Southern Manitoba/Winnipeg region. Will it be later than usual? Or just on track? Hear their predictions!This week's guest is Ontario-based farmer from re.Planted Urban Farm, Akosua Asare. She shares the various re…

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Building Healthy, Living Soil with Soil Scientist, Ashley Labrecque from the Blog & YouTube Channel, Gardening In Canada 1:07:40

2y ago1:07:40

1:07:40

Maggie and Dave get ready to geek out in today’s episode, talking soil science with an agronomist. There’s lots to cover and learn in this episode with guest, Ashley Labrecque, creator of Gardening In Canada. Find the full episode show notes on our website: https://bit.ly/3EpOhnn This week's episode is sponsored by House of Anansi Press, Canada's l…

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Growing Great Hot & Bell Peppers Even In A Short Growing Season with Tyrell Benton, Owner of Living Peppers Winnipeg 1:11:08

2y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

The Spring blizzard of the century is about to hit Manitoba. Stay safe, Grow Guiders! Maggie and Dave kick off this episode by sharing some storm prep tips for the garden. Then they welcome on local pepper expert, Tyrell Benton to share his tips and advice on growing great hot and bell peppers in short season gardens. Find the full episode show not…

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Creating An Indoor Houseplant Jungle For Beauty & Mental Health with Maria Failla, Host of Bloom & Grow Radio Podcast 1:11:09

2y ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Maggie and Dave jump into this week’s episode by answering a few questions to help you get to know your hosts better. They share how they first got involved in gardening and how The Grow Guide started. Then they welcome on fellow podcast host, Maria Failla from Bloom & Grow Radio podcast. She chats all things houseplants and shares her intuitive ap…

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Merging The Small Farm & Farm-To-Table Movement Into One With Jan Regehr from Pineridge Hollow 50:51

2y ago50:51

50:51

Maggie and Dave are back in their old studio this week after months (years?) of recording remote due to pandemic restrictions. It feels good to be back together in person! They welcome on Manitoba-based entrepreneur, Jan Regehr, owner and founder of Pineridge Hollow and Oak Knoll Farms, as this week's guest. Find full episode show notes with links …

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We're Back With Our Spring Season! Chatting Seed Starting, Soil Health, Our 2022 Gardens & A Sneak Peak At What's To Come This Season 1:00:47

2y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Welcome back, Grow Guiders! We’re thrilled to be back for our Spring 2022 season just in time for the warmer weather. Maggie and Dave reunite after a long (but much needed!) Winter break. There’s so much to catch up on as the seed starting season gets underway. Find the full episode show notes on our website with direct links to all products and re…

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21 Of Our Fav Gardening Tools, Plants, Garden Tips & More From 2021 55:47

2+ y ago55:47

55:47

The holiday season is in full swing and Maggie and Dave are in the spirit! This episode they look back on 21 of their fav gardening “things” of 2021 including flowers, herbs, edibles, tools, fertilizers, tips, insects and more. This is the last episode of 2021! We’ll be taking a Winter break to slow down and relax. You’ll hear from us with brand ne…

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The Journey From Seed To Plate With Luay Ghafari & Melissa Cameron From Gardenologie 41:03

2+ y ago41:03

41:03

Maggie and Dave are buzzing with excitement and good energy this week as they catch up about the cold winter weather and spending time in their greenhouses. They welcome on co-founders of Gardenologie Master Classes - Luay Ghafari (from Urban Farm & Kitchen) and Melissa Cameron (from The Good Seed). The duo share about their Seed to Plate Master Cl…

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Seed Diversity and Lessons for Humanity with Petra Page-Mann, Co-Founder of Fruition Seeds 56:57

2+ y ago56:57

56:57

Welcome back to The Grow Guide! This week's episode is full of soul as Maggie and Dave sit down with co-founder of Fruition Seeds, Petra Page-Mann. Tune in to hear a meaningful conversation covering the deeper meaning of seed breeding, changing the world through our gardens and adapting seeds for Northern growers. Find the full show notes on our we…

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Keeping Pets Safe Around Houseplants with Veterinarian, Dr.Ingrid Sproll 56:53

2+ y ago56:53

56:53

The Grow Guide is proud to welcome our first ever vet to the show, Dr.Ingrid Sproll from Winrose Animal Hospital! Dr.Sproll enlightens us about the dos and donts of keeping houseplants if you have pets in your home. You will definitely learn plenty of new information in this episode. Plus, Dr.Sproll even demystifies the theory that poinsettias are …

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Back To Gardening Basics - Fundamental Tips For Indoor Winter Growing 47:14

2+ y ago47:14

47:14

This week, Maggie and Dave catch up after a few weeks apart. Maggie shares about her epic East Coast road trip she took in October. Dave catches Grow Guiders up on what’s going on at Sage Garden Greenhouses. This episode covers some of those basic gardening fundamentals that are key to follow during the winter months, like how often to water, light…

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Top Gardening Trends To Look Out For In 2022! 1:01:52

2+ y ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Today on the show, Maggie and Dave sit down to share what is going to be hot and popular in the upcoming 2022 gardening season based on what the “trend-setters,” gardening reports, the big nurseries and media are saying. They cover the boom in cut flowers, what unusual plants will be big next year, gardening hacks, the new found popularity in plant…

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Listener Q&A! Growing Garlic, Ginger, Succession Planting, Sunflowers & More 48:35

2+ y ago48:35

48:35

We're answering YOUR questions today, covering all things Fall gardening. Every once in awhile we like to showcase what our listeners have to say. Tune in to hear from fellow Grow Guiders!

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The Human Impulse to Garden with Jennifer Jewell from Cultivating Place Podcast 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

52:21

How we garden, why we garden, and what we mean when we garden are all questions we explore deeper in today's episode with the podcast host of Cultivating Place, Jennifer Jewell. Join us as we talk about the unique relationships gardeners have with their gardens and more on Jennifer's podcast that explores natural history and the human impulse to ga…

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Planting Fall Flowering Bulbs in The Cold Climate Garden 51:58

2+ y ago51:58

51:58

If you thought Fall meant gardening season is over, think again! Now is the time to start purchasing and planning where to plant your Spring flowering bulbs. Dave walks Maggie (and you!) through the step-by-step instructions for successfully planting bulbs in your garden this Fall and having them survive the cold of Winter. Find the full show notes…

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Home Hydroponics and DIY Systems with Tyler Baras 51:24

2+ y ago51:24

51:24

Have you ever grown food using a hydroponic system? You'll want to after you hear from this week's enthusiastic guest! American horticulturalist, YouTuber and author, Tyler Baras (Farmer Tyler) joins us to share ideas for DIY hydroponic systems you can build throughout your home. Transform your kitchen, living room and even bathroom (!!) into a fun…

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Fall Highlights with Past Guests Covering Winter Squash + Foraging for Foods + Transitioning Plants Indoors 1:01:03

2+ y ago1:01:03

1:01:03

We have so much great Fall content to share with you today. Maggie's excited about her upcoming October trip to Canada's East Coast. Dave has finally jumped on the Fall bandwagon and is loving the warm weather in Southern Manitoba. They share about some of the things they're doing in the kitchen with their garden harvests — zucchini relish, vegan s…