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“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week I discuss Landscape Design and upcoming Gardening Trends for 2016. It is always fun to look ahead at what is coming in the upcoming season. Listen and enjoy!  

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week Dawn Golloher joins me from Gardens Plus. We chat all about her nursery in Donwood, Ontario and her wonderful mail order business. Listen and enjoy!  

The ornamental trees that should be protected with burlap in the winter are Japanese Maples, especially the ones planted this past season. The best way to protect this tender tree is to water well into the fall. After its leaves have dropped put 4 wooden stakes in the ground around the perimeter of the tree …Read more About “Protect Japanese Maples With Burlap”

As we continue to use technology in our lives more and more, I have discovered that using it in the garden is also becoming a reality and I believe it can be a huge help. The winter months are a good time to explore some gardening apps that we can use to plan for spring …Read more About “Plants Go Techy!”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week Robert Hodichak from The Deck Store joins me for his second visit to the show. Robert tells us all about The Deck Store locations and services. He recaps some of the most popular products and new trends and of course we touch on the importance of a …Read more About “Deck Designs And Trends”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week The Houseplant Guru, Lisa Steinkopf, joins me for this episode of Down The Garden Path. We discuss her favorite flowering plants, like African Violets, Christmas Cactus and more. Lisa also gives some great advice for plant care and plant locations. Listen and enjoy!  

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week my guest is Dr Allan Armitage, Professor of Horticulture, Author of over 14 books and creator of a gardening app called “Armitage’s Greatest Perennials & Annuals“. Dr Armitage speaks with me all about his app as well as his new book, “It’s Not Just About The Hat …Read more About “Dr Allan Armitage – Horticulturist, Writer, Traveler”

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week, Jane Paradis from the Urban Nature Store joins me once again as my guest on the show. We discuss winter back yard bird feeding and all the things we can do to prepare for the season. Jane highlights all the needs the birds have this time of …Read more About “Winter Back Yard Bird Feeding”

On a recent trip to Italy I was amazed at the way the Italians fill their small spaces with plants. Enjoy these incredible photos!                

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… This week is all about garlic! My guest is passionate garlic grower, Bryan Mailey. During the interview Bryan explains when the best time is to plant garlic as well as the best practices from soil to plant spacing and much more. Get all the details here so that you …Read more About “Garlic Gardening”