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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss the things to do or not to do in your summer garden; tips and tricks with watering your garden in the heat, the importance of staying on top of the weeds in your yard, and more. Listen and enjoy!  

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… It is all about Landscaping And The Law in this episode of Down The Garden Path. My guest is Scott McEachern, Paralegal at McEachern, de Mel in Oshawa, Ontario. We discuss some really important information for both contractors and home owners on how to have a successful business relationship. …Read more About “Landscaping And The Law”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… It’s all about fruit trees on this episode of Down The Garden Path. Joining me is Susan Poizner, writer, gardener and urban orchardist and founder of OrchardPeople.com.  It is possible to grow a fruit tree in your yard. Hear some of Susan’s suggestions. Listen and enjoy!  

1. Use a big container; the bigger the better. 2. Use good potting soil, not garden soil. 3. If planting with flowers from hanging baskets, take them out of the pot, loosen the roots and repot in a slightly larger pot with more soil. 4. Did I mention using a bigger pot? 5. Add an …Read more About “Master The Art Of Container Planting With These Tips”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I am chatting with Amanda Hill about the Garden Bloggers Fling that we both just attended. We also discuss Amanda’s blog, “Cooking in someone else’s kitchen“, all about her adventures immigrating from Britain to Canada, specifically Prince Edward County, and how her family arrived with a goal …Read more About “Cooking In Someone Else’s Kitchen”

One of the big reasons the nurseries are so crazy busy in late spring is everyone getting their summer containers, hanging baskets or all the bits and pieces to make their own! You may have already completed this task! But there is always a spot or two to add another and then there are those …Read more About “Thinking Outside The Container”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I’m just returning from a whirlwind trip of 35+ gardens in and around the GTA during the 2015 Garden Bloggers Fling from June 5-7th. I couldn’t wait to share about this fun and exhausting trip. I highlight many of the must-see spots to take in a few …Read more About “Garden Bloggers Fling”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week Natasa Kajganic and Natalie Petozzi from the Toronto Flower Market http://torontoflowermarket.ca/ join me. Toronto Flower Market was founded in May 2013 by Natasa upon being inspired after a visit to London’s Columbia Road. Listen to how they started Toronto’s first outdoor flower market and why they have …Read more About “Toronto Flower Market”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This weeks’ episode of Down The Garden Path is all about The #gardenchat Community. My guest is Bren Haas from #gardenchat and Connect*Share*Grow. We discuss how #gardenchat has created an online community of gardeners across all social media platforms. Listen and enjoy!  

The more I hear from people regarding their garden needs and wants and the more I research gardening for my newsletter and my gardening radio show, the more I realize that gardens are not just about plants. Birds, bees and other pollinators really should be an important part of the plan. I always say that …Read more About “Gardening Can Be For The Birds!”