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...

Aug 26, 2026

Late August and early September are important times for migrating butterflies like monarchs, swallowtails, and painted ladies, and the plants in our gardens can make a real difference. This week, Joanne shares simple ways to support butterflies by providing the right host and nectar plants, even if you only have a small...

Aug 11, 2026

Looking for something beyond hostas for your shade garden? This week, Joanne shares three standout shade-loving perennials that bring height, texture, colour, and serious foliage interest to darker garden spaces.

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

Adding height and structure to a shade garden: Larger...

Aug 5, 2026

Does your August garden need a fresh burst of colour? In this episode, Joanne shares three of her favourite white perennials for sunny spaces that add contrast, brighten the garden at dusk and keep blooming well into fall.

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

White perennials bring late-season impact