Down The Garden Path Podcast

On the Down the Garden Path Radio Show and Podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens, and landscapes.

Joanne and Matthew believe it's important and possible to have great gardens that are low maintenance.

Each week, they educate their listeners on how to seasonally manage their gardens and landscapes. Joanne and Matt learn right along with their listeners, from each other, from their research, and from the many guests who join them on their show.

Listen live at www.realityradio101.com on Monday’s at 7 pm ET or subscribe to download this show and past episodes from your favourite podcast app.

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What's Wrong with My Garden?

Sep 23, 2023

In 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...

September in the Garden

Aug 29, 2023

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing provide some tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your September garden.

Here are some of the topics covered in this episode:

Plan your fall bulb display. Buy now for the best selection.
Continue deadheading your...

Adding Mulch to the Garden

Aug 22, 2023

In 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...

August in the Garden

Jul 31, 2023

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing show you how to keep your garden and landscape thriving during the August heat with tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your August garden.

Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode:

Plan what fall bulbs you’d like...

July in the Garden

Jun 26, 2023

Summer has just begun, and forecasters predict it will be one of the hottest summers in recorded history. In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing show you how to keep your garden and landscape cool and colourful in the summer heat with tips and tricks and do’s and don'ts for your July...