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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week we are joined by my guest Janet Cox from Stone Meadow Farm in Waterloo, where she enthusiastically explains how homeowners with modest backyards can raise chickens. We discuss pros and cons in addition to costs associated with raising chickens and how you keep your neighbors happy by …Read more About “Raising Chickens In Your Own Backyard”

Natural pest control is now readily available for our yards and gardens. I thought I would share a few options since now is a great time to investigate the timing of purchasing these little critters… and yes I did say critters. Praying Mantis egg casings are available. These predators feed on aphids, beetles, chinch bugs …Read more About “3 Surprisingly Effective Ways To Use Natural Pest Control”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… As we wait for the snow to melt in our yards we learn all about soil from Soil Scientist and Author Keith Reid. We discuss his book “Improving Your Soil: A Practical Guide to Soil Management for the Serious Home Gardener” and we talk about how it really is …Read more About “Improving Your Soil”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… In my follow up to my blog post, “Bees: What’s All The Buzz About?“, Bee Keeper, Steve Lawrence from Kendall, Ontario joins me to discuss the situation regarding the bees in our area of Ontario. Steve asks, “Are bees the canary in the coal mine?” Learn more about how …Read more About “The Buzz On Bees In South-Central Ontario”

Have you noticed all the attention bees have been getting lately? A lot has been written about the plight of bees in North America, both in the press and social media. We have heard about: – bee keepers losing their colonies due to suspected poisoning from chemicals used by farmers – residual chemicals left on …Read more About “Bees: What’s All The Buzz About?”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week it’s all about decks with Robert Hodichak, Lead Designer and Sales Manager with The Deck Store as my guest on the show. In addition to the wood options that are available at The Deck Store, Robert explains all about the different composite materials available to consumers. We cover …Read more About “All About The Deck Store”

If you cannot wait for spring and are anxious for the tropics without the airfare, then try a trip to Allan Gardens in Toronto. This tropical wonderland is close and free to visit. You won’t regret it.   Hours of Operation: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm every day   Admission: Free. Wheelchair accessible.     …Read more About “Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto, Ontario”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Joining me in the studio is Mike Pennington with Lakeridge Contracting. In addition to being a landscape contractor, Mike is very social media savvy. You will find him on all social media sites including YouTube, where he documents the adventures of his crew, among other things. We discuss the …Read more About “The Benefits Of Contractors Working With Designers”

You’ll find the first part of my list of my favorite EASY houseplants here. Below is the continuation of that list. Once again I have grown all of these on the list and I can assure you that they are easy to grow and take care of. Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) Care: Even if you …Read more About “More Plants To Purify The Air In Your Home Or Office”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… More on the hot topic of Native Plants as Myles Mackenzie joins me this week. He is a landscape architect and planting designer based in Toronto. He is an avid native plant gardener and advocate for using native trees and plants in everyday settings. Myles is currently Director at …Read more About “More Facts About Native Plants”