Summer Gardening

Jim Charlier, Garden Walk Buffalo

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Jim Charlier about the largest garden tour in America! It is a free tour of over 400 Buffalo gardens held annually on the last weekend in July. We discuss the history of the Walk and tips for enjoying the weekend.  Learn more here.

Helen Yoest, Author of Good Berry Bad Berry

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Helen Yoest, Author of Good Berry Bad Berry—Who’s Edible, Who’s Toxic, & How to Tell the Difference (2016 St. Lynn’s Press). Listen in as we discuss this handy reference book and dispel some myths regarding what we can and can’t eat in nature. 

Sometimes it’s okay to say “No thank you!”

If you are new to gardening or a new home owner you will quickly realize how generous gardeners can be. Once they hear that you are working on a new garden or have moved to a new house without a garden, they are more than happy to share! A few words of caution: practice saying, “thanks …Read more

Cauleen Viscoff, Master Gardener and Rose Enthusiast

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… Join me as I chat with Master Gardener and Rose enthusiast Cauleen Viscoff of Lush Gardens. We cover a lot of information on Roses in this fast paced episode. A lot of great information regarding choosing your plants in the nursery to planting and care. I hope you enjoy …Read more

Sue Green, Chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I am learning all about the local Whitby in Bloom program with Sue Green, chair of the Whitby in Bloom Committee. This Committee of Council for the Town of Whitby, is dedicated to fostering civic pride, environmental awareness and beautification through community participation and education. Listen in to learn all …Read more

Kylee Baumle, Our Little Acre – Monarch Butterflies

“DOWN THE GARDEN PATH” RADIO SHOW… I spoke to Kylee Baumle, gardener, blogger, author and Monarch Butterfly enthusiast at Our Little Acre teaches us all about the wonderful phenomena that are Monarch Butterflies. Kylee shares all about them and even how she raises the caterpillars from her garden to adulthood, tags and releases them for their …Read more

Evergreen Brick Works

I was lucky enough to visit the Evergreen Brick Works and learn about its fascinating history for a few hours this past summer. It was a stop during my Garden Blogger Fling. I thought I would share a bit about it since I think it would be a wonderful place to visit in the winter …Read more

Plants Go Techy!

Armitage's Greatest Perennials and Annuals app

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

New Trend: Fruit Gardening

strawberries teacup

When it comes to gardening, the basic concepts are easy to grasp. Make sure that you keep your plants well taken care of, keep them watered, make sure they’re getting enough light, keep them free of pests, etc. A lot of it is common sense, but it never hurts to have a few extra tips …Read more

3 Edible Plants You Can Add To Your Garden Or Container For Summer Colour!

kale

Here are a few ideas for incorporating edibles into your garden or container. Cilantro: With its bright green foliage, Cilantro will fill a sunny spot in your garden easily and is nice to have on hand to add to salsa.     Kale: Looking for something edible with great foliage to add to your flower …Read more

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