Down The Garden Path Podcast
In 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 , 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 this episode: Tell us more about BOLD, the new industry-leading landscape lighting company Landscape lighting is so important, why do you...
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In 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 wholesale cut peony producer and has since diversified into field-grown wholesale cut dahlias,...
info_outline Unilock’s Focus on SustainabilityDown The Garden Path Podcast
In 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 inaugural Director of Sustainability, steering Unilock towards carbon neutrality while fostering a...
info_outline Microgreens and Sprouting with Julia DimakosDown The Garden Path Podcast
In 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, . Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: SPROUTING Sprouting involves soaking seeds, nuts, legumes or grains for...
info_outline Looking Back: More About Ponds with AquascapeDown The Garden Path Podcast
Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on ! In this last installment of our "vintage" podcast episodes from 2017, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing learn more about ponds and their ecosystems with 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 pond to keep everything balanced. Tune in to learn more about what Aquascape has to offer. Find Down the Garden Path on , , and :...
info_outline Looking Back: Water Features for the GardenDown The Garden Path Podcast
Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on ! 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 , , and : @downthegardenpathpodcast. Email your questions and comments to , or connect with Joanne via her website: Down the Garden Path...
info_outline Looking Back: Heaven is a Garden, Part 2Down The Garden Path Podcast
Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on ! 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, and how they can be applied to modern landscape design. Listen and enjoy! Find Down the Garden Path on , , and : @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your questions and comments to , or connect with Joanne via her website: Down...
info_outline Looking Back: Heaven is a Garden, Part 1Down The Garden Path Podcast
Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on ! 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, , she draws on ancient traditions and modern trends to reveal the deep connection between the natural world and our emotions. Listen and enjoy! Find Down the Garden Path on , , and : @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your questions and comments to , or...
info_outline Looking Back: Hellstrip GardeningDown The Garden Path Podcast
Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on ! 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 . 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 neglect and figuring out how to address this area can be challenging. Evelyn explores strategies for revitalizing this space, potentially...
info_outline Looking Back: The Orchid WhispererDown The Garden Path Podcast
Before Down the Garden Path became a podcast, it was a weekly radio show on ! In this "vintage" episode from February 2016, Joanne Shaw discusses orchid growing tips and tricks with Bruce Rogers, owner of and author of . 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 , , and : @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your questions and comments to , or connect with Joanne via her website: Down the Garden Path Podcast On professional landscape designer discusses down-to-earth tips...
info_outlineTonight, we’re talking July in the Garden! In this episode, we look at some of the ways to help you keep your garden cool and happy, and some of the fantastic plants we still have to look forward to.
We’ve seen a wet, cool Spring 2019. Although all the rain has made our gardens lush and green, July is finally here and so is the heat!
Here are some of the highlights from this week's episode:
Water in the July Garden
Keep watering plants! This is especially important since we are in quite a drought. Remember, summer rain does not count as proper watering!
To learn more about irrigation systems, check out our Aquaman Irrigation podcast from April 8th. In that podcast, Aquaman Irrigation’s Daniel Domingues shared the basics of what is involved in irrigation installation and explained the benefits of the New SMART controllers for irrigation systems.
Lawn Care
- Keep the lawn watered to one-inch deep each week.
- Cut your lawn no lower than three inches for cool-season lawns.
- Apply a summer fertilizer in early to mid-July.
Vegetables
- Keep tomatoes watered and mulched. Blossom end rot will begin to appear.
- Plant a fall crop of potatoes before the 15th of July.
- Keep fleshy, juicy fruit and vegetables, like cucumber, well-watered in times of drought.
Tune in to hear about our favourite stars in the July Garden!