Down The Garden Path Podcast
281 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 18 ratingsOn Down the Garden Path Podcast, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. She believes it is important and possible to have great gardens that are low maintenance. On Down the Garden Path, she speaks with industry experts and garden authors to educate listeners on how to seasonally manage their gardens and landscapes.
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New Plants and Products for 2024 with Katie Dubow
April 15, 2024 20:49 - 34 minutes - 48 MBThis week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Garden Media's Katie Dubow back to the podcast to discuss new plants and products for 2024. About Katie Dubow Katie Dubow is the president of Garden Media Group, a women-owned and run public relations firm specializing in the home and garden industry and celebrating its 31st year in business. Author of the annual Garden Trends Report, Dubow travels the world scouting and presenting garden trends to audiences from Italy to Chicago. ...
Hellebores with Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus
April 08, 2024 23:27 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses hellebores with returning guest Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus. Dawn Golloher is the owner-operator of Gardens Plus, an independent garden centre in Peterborough, Ontario, specializing in easy-care perennials. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Can you give us a bit of a history on hellebores? There are several classifications of hellebores. Helleborus niger and Helle...
A Gardener at the End of the World with Margot Anne Kelley
April 02, 2024 14:16 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes author Margot Anne Kelley to discuss her new book, A Gardener at the End of the World. A gardener’s pandemic journal that combines memoir with an exploration of the natural world both inside and outside the garden, it explores questions of what we can preserve - of history, genetic biodiversity, culture, language and what we cannot. It is ideal for any reader curious about the overlap of nature, science and history. Here are s...
Landscape Lighting with Best Outdoor Living Design (BOLD)
March 26, 2024 09:15 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Tom Watson from BOLD to discuss landscape lightning. Tom Watson is a Senior Business Development Manager with BOLD (Best Outdoor Living Design), focusing on his territory in Central Ontario. After working in business operations for over nine years, leveraging cutting-edge technologies for strategic growth and process improvement, Tom entered the outdoor lighting industry. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in th...
Creekside Growers Dahlia Farm
March 18, 2024 15:41 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Nick and Hilary VanderHeide of Creekside Growers to discuss their dahlia farm in Delhi, Ontario. Nick and Hilary VanderHeide started Creekside Growers in 2009 on a farm in a little-known Ontario Hamlet called Hartford, about 45 minutes outside Hamilton toward Lake Erie. Since the start of Creekside Growers in 2009, Nick and Hilary have grown the business into many different sectors. Creekside Growers started as a field-grown wh...
Unilock’s Focus on Sustainability
March 08, 2024 20:08 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Elaine Willis to the podcast to discuss Unilock's focus on sustainability. Unilock is North America's premier manufacturer of concrete interlocking paving stones and segmental wall products. For 50 years, Unilock has been helping people create beautiful outdoor spaces. Elaine embarked on her career at Unilock over 25 years ago, leveraging her blend of sales and design expertise. In 2023, she embraced a new opportunity as the ...
Microgreens and Sprouting with Julia Dimakos
March 05, 2024 16:16 - 47 minutes - 65 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Julia Dimakos back to the podcast to discuss microgreens and sprouting. Julia Dimakos’ 7000 square foot kitchen garden is in Mono, Ontario, on 25 acres on the Niagara Escarpment. Julia has been growing vegetables and writing about gardening for over 13 years. She was twice published in Canadian Organic Grower magazine and became a published author in July 2022 with her first book, Tea Gardening for Beginners. Here are some of ...
Looking Back: More About Ponds with Aquascape
February 27, 2024 14:36 - 46 minutes - 44.8 MBBefore Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this last installment of our "vintage" podcast episodes from 2017, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing learn more about ponds and their ecosystems with Aquascape's Ernest Williams. Ernest educates listeners on water treatments, beneficial bacteria and best practices in pond maintenance. They discuss the importance of plants and review the math required to calculate how many fish to put in a p...
Looking Back: Water Features for the Garden
February 20, 2024 19:19 - 55 minutes - 57 MBBefore Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this "vintage" episode from April 2017, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss some common misconceptions about water features with Aquascape's Ernest Williams. They also talk about the different liner options and how to calculate the correct size pump. (Yes, they had to do some MATH!) Tune in to learn more about what Aquascape has to offer. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Face...
Looking Back: Heaven is a Garden, Part 2
February 13, 2024 16:15 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBBefore Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In part two of this "vintage" episode from October 2016, Joanne Shaw continues her discussion with highly regarded landscape designer, author and teacher, Jan Johnsen. They explore many of the ancient traditions from all over the world that Jan writes about in her book, Heaven is a Garden - Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces for Inspiration and Reflection, and how they can be applied to modern la...
Looking Back: Heaven is a Garden, Part 1
February 05, 2024 20:35 - 52 minutes - 52.8 MBBefore Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In part one of this "vintage" episode from October 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses landscape design with Jan Johnsen. A highly regarded landscape designer, author and teacher, Jan has a passion for plants and beautiful gardens. In her book, Heaven is a Garden - Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces for Inspiration and Reflection, she draws on ancient traditions and modern trends to reveal the deep conn...
Looking Back: Hellstrip Gardening
January 30, 2024 15:10 - 56 minutes - 59.2 MBBefore Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this "vintage" episode from September 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses hellstrip gardening with author Evelyn Hadden, a national speaker and author of four garden books, including Hellstrip Gardening. What's a Hellstrip? We all contend with that troublesome stretch between the sidewalk and the road, or the space nestled between driveways – commonly referred to as the "hellstrip." It’s easy to n...
Looking Back: The Orchid Whisperer
January 23, 2024 16:24 - 56 minutes - 55.4 MBBefore Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on RealityRadio101.com! In this "vintage" episode from February 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses orchid growing tips and tricks with Bruce Rogers, owner of Bruce Rogers Orchids and author of The Orchid Whisperer. They also discuss tips for beginners, as well as a few of Bruce's favourite tricks. Listen and enjoy! Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also em...
Berries for the Birds
December 05, 2023 15:41 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss bushes with berries for the birds that you can add to your landscape. These bushes are different than other fruit bushes like blueberry and raspberry, etc. They came up with five different ones for you to consider and a few honourable mentions. Five shrubs to attract, feed, and help shelter birds in your yard in the colder months of the year: Common Snowberry, Symphoricarpos alba Black Chokeberry, Aron...
Growing Holly
December 05, 2023 15:35 - 25 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the three types of holly and their popularity as a replacement for boxwoods. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: Two notable holly species to add for winter interest in your garden. Ilex aquifolium, Common or Christmas Holly: evergreen with slightly sharp leaves and red berries on the female plants Ilex verticillata, Winterberry: North American native, deciduous holly Honourable mentio...
Jumping Worms
November 27, 2023 21:35 - 57 minutes - 109 MBJust when we think we have seen it all regarding our garden and pest issues, we learn about another pest we need to educate ourselves about. This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne welcomes Sean James to discuss jumping worms, what they are and why we need to be on the lookout for them in our gardens. Sean James, owner of Sean James Consulting & Design, has been gardening professionally since age sixteen. He is a graduate of the prestigious Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, a Master ...
Spring Ephemerals
November 20, 2023 16:58 - 15 minutes - 11.5 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the rarely talked about spring ephemerals, what they are, their importance, and how you can use them in your garden. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: What are spring ephemerals? Why are they important? How can you use them in your garden? Where can you find them? Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your question...
Grow Fruit Trees Fast
November 10, 2023 21:06 - 31 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome back author Susan Poizner, this time to discuss her new book Grow Fruit Trees Fast: A Beginner's Guide. Susan is an urban orchardist, the creator of the fruit tree care training website OrchardPeople.com, and the author of the fruit tree care book Growing Urban Orchards. She has trained thousands of new growers worldwide in her in-person workshops and online courses. Susan is an ISA Certified Arborist and an ...
The Garden Bloggers Fling
November 02, 2023 21:04 - 24 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss Joanne's experience at the Garden Bloggers Fling in Philadelphia this September. The Garden Bloggers Fling began in Spring 2008 as a meet-up for garden bloggers across the U.S. It soon became a must-attend, blogger-run annual event (paused only by the pandemic) hosted by organizers in a different city each year. Today the Fling has grown — while the name has been shortened — to include content creators across...
Five Fall Lawn Care Tips
October 25, 2023 15:16 - 26 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing review their top five lawn care tips for fall. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: When to aerate and/or dethatch Top dress with a high-quality compost Why it's too late to put down seed Applying corn gluten Using fertilizer Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your questions and comments to dow...
What's Wrong with My Garden?
September 23, 2023 14:25 - 40 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss some of the pest, disease, and environmental issues which may be causing your fall garden to be a little lacklustre this year. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: How to identify and treat powdery mildew on susceptible plant, like phlox and ninebark. Why leaves and flowers in the landscape are browning so early. What is boxwood blight and how to treat it. Other box...
Adding Mulch to the Garden
August 22, 2023 20:57 - 33 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss a popular and sometimes controversial topic in the garden: mulch. To mulch or not to mulch, that is the question! Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What is mulch? The different kinds of mulch What are the benefits of adding mulch to your garden? Ways to use mulch correctly Ditching the landscape fabric Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: ...
Down the Garden Path: Through the Years
June 19, 2023 15:51 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBAfter nine seasons and over 340 episodes, Down the Garden Path Podcast is ending its live broadcast on Reality Radio 101. In this episode, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing look back at Down the Garden Path through the years and recount some of their favourite episodes, topics, guests, and moments since the show first aired on Monday, November 17th, 2014. What are Joanne and Matthew's future plans for Down the Garden Path Podcast? Tune in to find out! Here are some of the questions and top...
Carnivorous Plants with Tamara Urben-Imbeault
June 12, 2023 18:40 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Tamara Urben-Imbeault from Plantzza Hut to discuss how to select, care for, and grow carnivorous plants. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Tell us what inspired you to found Plantzza Hut. How are carnivorous plants different from what we might consider a traditional plant? What do carnivorous plants eat? If we don’t have insects to feed them, how can we keep the...
The Basics of Growing Cannabis with Sarah Osterlee
June 05, 2023 18:39 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBCannabis and its use have historically been a hot topic in North America. But on October 17th, 2018, subject to provincial and territorial restrictions, the Canadian government legalized its use across the country. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Sarah Osterlee of Empress Gardens to share her knowledge on the art of cultivating cannabis. About Sarah Osterlee Sarah owns a gardening company called Empress Gardens that offers consulting on a...
Designing with Native Plants
May 23, 2023 14:05 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBWhen people think about native plants, they often think of a wild meadow or an unkept urban lot. But natives offer many design opportunities and benefits to our gardens and landscapes. On this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss how to design with native plants and strike a balance in your garden between natives and the foreign ornamentals we love so much. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: How do you define native? W...
Navitars
May 16, 2023 17:13 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIn this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing wrap up their month-long discussion about shrubs with a look at nativars. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: What is a nativar? How are nativars produced? Substantial differences between cultivars and nativars and what to avoid: Some attract and sustain the same populations as their native parent Others do not attract as many pollinators as their native parent. Some nativars do no...
Groundcover Revolution with Kathy Jentz
May 08, 2023 13:54 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBThe traditional lawn has received a lot of heat over the last few years with many recommending alternatives such as micro-clovers and specialized lawn blends. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing are joined by Kathy Jentz, author of Groundcover Revolution, to discuss the groundcover plants you can use to create a beautiful lawn alternative of your own. About Kathy Jentz Kathy Jentz is the editor and publisher of the award-winning Washington Gardener mag...
Monrovia's Design Trends with Katie Tamony
May 02, 2023 13:49 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Katie Tamony of Monrovia to discuss Monrovia’s design trends and new plants for 2023. About Katie Tamony Katie’s official title is Chief Marketing Officer, but she really is Monrovia's chief storyteller and trendspotter. She has more than 25 years of expertise in the lifestyle and leisure industries. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Tell us m...
Niagara Beeway with George Scott
March 27, 2023 15:11 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome George Scott, president and founder of Niagara Beeway, to discuss the importance of protecting native bee species, as well as other native flora and fauna. About Niagara Beeway Niagara Beeway advocates for species native to Niagara. Their objective is to protect existing native flora and fauna by restoring and creating a native habitat which services bees, birds, native plants, a...
GardensPlus with Dawn Golloher
March 20, 2023 19:38 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MBTo kick off the first day of spring, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss easy-care perennials with returning guest Dawn Golloher from GardensPlus. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What inspired you to start GardensPlus? Your motto is “We focus on easy-care perennials so you can enjoy your gardens not just work in them.” Why focus on easy-care perennials? In 2021, you decided to cancel the successful Canada-wide mail-order part...
Spring Houseplant Care
March 12, 2023 21:50 - 58 minutes - 40 MBWith spring only a week away, our houseplants -- like us -- can tell the days are growing longer. This means it’ll soon be time to transplant, propagate, and prune our indoor jungle. This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide spring houseplant care tips to keep your collection looking fresh. Topics and questions discussed in this episode: Popular houseplants in 2023 Watering and feeding your houseplants Potting up your houseplants Propagating your h...
Terrariums
March 06, 2023 14:25 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this week’s episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss terrariums, a fun and easy project you can do to add a dynamic living ecosystem to your indoor plant collection. Topics and questions discussed in this episode: What are terrariums? What do you need to build a terrarium? How do you build a terrarium? What materials do you need? What plants are suitable for terrariums? How do I care for my terrarium? Resources mentioned during the ...
March in the Garden
February 28, 2023 14:49 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBAs March arrives and we look forward to spring, we prepare ourselves for the one more blast of winter we know Mother Nature will throw our way. In this week’s episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing talk about March in the Garden. Topics and questions discussed in this episode: Planting seeds and staging a crop for a continuous harvest. Growing seeds: the best selection is available now! Buy now, plant later. Lawn care: we’re eager but how long do we...
2023 Garden Trends Report with Katie Dubow
February 20, 2023 16:31 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWith the days growing longer and the weather warmer, the itch to be outside in the garden is growing stronger. This makes it a perfect time to look at what’s trending in 2023. This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome returning guest Katie Dubow to share what’s trending in the 2023 Garden Trends Report. About Katie Dubow Katie Dubow is the President of Garden Media Group, a women-owned and run public relations firm specializing in the home and garden in...
Carex and the Mt. Cuba Center
February 14, 2023 15:30 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week on the Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing speak with Sam Hoadley from the Mt. Cuba Center about his latest research on Carex and other exciting projects at the center. About Sam Hoadley and the Mt. Cuba Center Sam Hoadley is the Manager of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center. Nestled in the hills of Hockessin, Delaware, the Mt. Cuba Center's mission is to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to prot...
From Seed to Spoon & GrowBot
February 07, 2023 18:51 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBAI has moved into the world of gardening! This week on the Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing speak with Dale and Carrie Spoonemore, creators of the new garden AI app, Seed to Spoon. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Why did you decide to create this app? Where does the gardening information come from? Who is this app geared towards? Is it North-America based only? Can users customize their profiles so it remembers the a...
February in the Garden
January 31, 2023 14:17 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIf you’re not lucky enough to be living somewhere tropical, mid-winter has you in its grasp and you may be wondering what you can be doing in February in the garden. Although there’s not much to do outside, there are several activities you can work on inside to get you ready for a new growing season. Suggestions from Joanne and Matt in this episode: Take care of your Christmas houseplants. Set up grow lights for starting seeds. Check out seed catalogues for interesting veggies or per...
Creating Winter Interest in the Garden
January 24, 2023 14:24 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBWinter can be a gloomy bleak time of year, but that doesn’t mean it has to be that way in the garden. In the season nine premiere of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss how to create winter interest in your garden and landscape. Discover how to create winter interest in your garden and landscape. Here are some of the questions and topics Joanne and Matt cover in this episode: Thanks to all the listeners who wrote in over the break. ...
The Landscape Ontario Podcast
January 09, 2023 17:58 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode of the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing answer questions about their book, Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, on The Landscape Ontario Podcast. In this monthly podcast, host Scott Barber has conversations on the issues shaping landscaping and horticulture in Ontario. Scott asks Matt and Joanne a variety of questions: Tell us more about your background. What inspired you to write a book toge...
Christmas Trees: Real vs. Fake
December 12, 2022 14:49 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn the final episode of the Down the Garden Path podcast for 2022, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the pros and cons of buying a real tree vs. a fake tree. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matthew discuss the pros and cons of choosing a real tree vs. a live tree. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: What type of tree do Joanne and Matthew put up and why? What is the environmental impact of each choice? Choosing an everlasting, or fake, tree: What do ...
How to Grow Amaryllis
December 08, 2022 20:46 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, professional landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing spotlight the classic holiday plant, Amaryllis. These easy-to-grow bulbs make great gifts or additions to your own holiday decorating. Some of the topics they cover in this episode: the various ways you can purchase them what they require in order to grow tips on how to keep your bulb for next year Down the Garden Path Podcast Each week on Down The Garden Path, profess...
Gifts for Gardeners with Kristin Beane Sullivan
December 06, 2022 21:16 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBWith Christmas around the corner, you may still be looking for a gift for that special gardener in your life. In this episode of Down the Garden Path podcast, Matthew Dressing and Joanne Shaw are joined by Kristin Beane Sullivan from Garden Gate magazine. Kristin shares some of her favourite gardening gifts she’s received, gifts she’s given, and other good gifts for the gardener in your life. About Kristin Beane Sullivan In her 25 years at Garden Gate magazine, Kristin Beane Sullivan has...
Empowerment Through Food Security with Ashlie Thomas
November 29, 2022 14:50 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week on Down the Garden Path podcast, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing wrap up authors' month by speaking with The Mocha Gardener, Ashlie Thomas, about her new book How to Become a Gardener. In it, Ashlie teaches readers how to empower themselves by creating food security at home. About Ashlie Thomas Ashlie Thomas is an author, food security and gardening advocate, and entrepreneur known on social media as The Mocha Gardener. For nearly seven years, Ashlie worked in the scientific...
Down the Garden Path: The Book
November 24, 2022 13:17 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBIn this episode of the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing continue garden authors' month with a look at their new book, Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and Matthew distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly ref...
Regenerative Gardening with Stephanie Rose
November 15, 2022 14:30 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBAuthors’ month is in full swing on the Down the Garden Path podcast! This week, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome returning guest and garden author Stephanie Rose to discuss her latest books, Big Book of Botanical Crafts and The Regenerative Garden. About Stephanie Rose Stephanie Rose is the founder and creator of the popular website and blog, Garden Therapy. Based in Vancouver, she is an award-winning author, artist, and master gardener. She has written a number of books, includ...
Tea Gardening for Beginners with Julia Dimakos
November 09, 2022 14:29 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBWhen you think of tea, one of the last places you might think you could grow and make your own tea is Canada. This week, Matthew Dressing kicks off authors’ month with his co-host, and Down the Garden Path serial guest superstar, Julia Dimakos. Julia graciously steps into Joanne Shaw’s seat for the week to discuss her new book, Tea Gardening for Beginners. About Julia Dimakos Julia gardens in 7000 square feet in Mono, Ontario, continuing in the formal kitchen garden style. She has been g...
Aromatherapy Gardening with Amy Anthony
October 25, 2022 17:17 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBPlants are more than just pretty; many have unique uses and fragrances. Tonight on the show, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome NYC Aromatica’s Amy Anthony to the Down the Garden Path podcast. Amy discusses growing aromatic plants and essential oils and how you can make them a dynamic part of your garden and landscape. About Amy Anthony Amy is a certified clinical aromatherapist and aromatic gardener who left her career in marketing research to pursue what is cl...
Heirloom Heather Flower Farm
October 18, 2022 15:14 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThere’s nothing quite like a fresh bouquet of flowers in the house. This week, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Heather Moran of Heirloom Heather Flower Farm to the Down the Garden Path podcast. Heather shares her tips and tricks on how to grow summer flowers and cheerful spring bulbs to create a cut flower garden of your own. About Heirloom Heather Flower Farm Heirloom Heather started as a small-scale flower farm in 2021. Dedicated to farming sustainably and ...
October in the Garden
October 11, 2022 14:09 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week, Down the Garden Path presents an encore presentation of the October in the Garden podcast from 2019. With gardening chores changing so much from month to month, staying on top of your outdoor to-do list can be a challenge. In this week's episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne and Matthew discuss what's happening this month in your garden, offering down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. Tune in to hear Joanne and Matthew discuss the do's and don'...