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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss my down to earth practical advice for a variety of gardening, lawn and landscaping questions. This show covers a lot in an hour so tune in if you are new to gardening or just not sure what needs to be done in the month of …Read more About “What To Do In The Garden In May”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I chat with Native Plant Evangelist and Author Miriam Goldberger. We chat about wildflowers, her Wildflower Farm as well as her new book “Taming Wildflowers”. Are you seeing a pattern?! Grab a cup of tea, listen and enjoy!  

I have to admit I thought Canada Blooms was more about water, rocks and walls than it was about the gardens this year. Once again water played a large part in alot of the booths. How about making the eaves trough (a necessary evil) an interesting focal point?   We would all love garden furniture …Read more About “Water, Rocks And Walls At Canada Blooms 2015”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week, Jane from the Urban Nature Store is my guest on the show. We discuss the spring bird migration and back yard bird feeding. Jane gives us alot of suggestions on all we can do to prepare our feeders, yards and gardens to welcome home the birds. I …Read more About “Spring Bird Migration And Back Yard Bird Feeding”

1) DON’T walk on lawn or in garden while it is still wet; you will do more harm compacting the soil than good. 2) DON’T rake lawn until it has REALLY dried out; you will disturb the healthy roots more than you benefit the dead roots AND walking on the lawn really does compact the …Read more About “6 Tips Everyone Should Know About Early Spring Lawn Care”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I am joined once again by local Bee Keeper, Steve Lawrence. We discuss all things bees and honey and the impact the environment is having on these essential insects. We learn about how Steves’ hives are doing after our long winter as well as all about Steve’s recent trip …Read more About “The Buzz On Bees In South-Central Ontario ~ Part 2”

I have written before on the topic of Landscape Design and why I think it’s important to get one as well as how beneficial I think it is to work with a Landscape Designer. Today I thought I would touch on why I personally like being a Landscape Designer. It comes down to the fact …Read more About “What It Means To Me To Be A Landscape Designer”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me for a solo show where I discuss all the do’s and don’ts for early spring here in Southern Ontario. I encourage keen gardeners to take their time getting out there while the ground and gardens are still very wet. More damage can occur in the long run …Read more About “Early Spring Gardening Do’s And Don’ts”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week my guest is Stanley Genadek, Landscape Contractor and business owner. Stan has his own podcast, Landscape Business Pro Podcast | Landscaping & Excavating Business Advice where he focuses on contractor education in all aspects of their business. Switching gears and helping consumers, Stan shares with us some …Read more About “Practical Tips In Finding And Hiring The Right Contractor”

Here are a few common flowering plants that attract bees and make a great addition to your gardens! ANNUALS: PERENNIALS:   And we can’t forget the earliest blooming flower that really helps the bees get going… It might be time to look at this sign of spring in a different way!