Sep 24, 2026

Have you considered adding native ornamental grasses to your garden? They’re often overlooked but add colour, texture, and movement while providing food and shelter for birds and other wildlife. This week on the podcast, Joanne takes a closer look at a few standout varieties that can bring interest to the garden well...

Sep 16, 2026

Looking for a hydrangea that gives you plenty of colour without taking over your garden? This week on the podcast, Joanne shares three dwarf hydrangeas she has grown in her own garden: Fire Light Tidbit^®, Little Lime Punch^® and Invincibelle Limetta^®. She looks at how each one grows, where it performs best, and why...

Sep 10, 2026

Wondering what you can still get done in the garden before the season wraps up?

This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne explains why fall is still a great time to add compost, plant new perennials, divide and move existing plants, and even start a brand-new garden bed. She also shares an easy, low-maintenance way to...

Sep 2, 2026

Thinking of buying mums for your fall garden? In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne reviews the pros and cons of fall mums and shares why asters may be the better choice.

Some of the topics covered in this week’s episode:

The pros and cons of fall mums: While mums are incredibly popular for fall...