Jan 20, 2026
This week, Joanne kicks off the 12th season of the Down the Garden Path podcast with the first episode in her “Houseplant Chat” series: Getting the Light Right.
Tune in to learn how to keep your houseplants happy when winter light disappears.
Topics discussed:
- Joanne emphasizes the importance of light for...
Dec 10, 2025
This week, Joanne welcomes horticulturist Stephen Biggs back to the podcast to talk about his latest project, the newly expanded Canada Gardener’s Journal.
About Steven
Steven was recognized by Garden Making magazine as one of the “green gang” making a difference in Canadian horticulture. His home-garden...
Nov 25, 2025
This week on the podcast, Joanne discusses soil testing with The Hobby Homestead's Amy Ellard-Gray, who grows 75% of her family’s fruits and vegetables in her Guelph backyard.
About Amy
Amy runs The Hobby Homestead in suburban Guelph, where she cultivates over 100 varieties of native plants to support the local...
Nov 11, 2025
This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne shares her passion for indoor gardening with practical winter houseplant care tips and a reminder that there’s always something new to learn and grow.
Topics discussed:
1. From Annuals to Houseplants
- It's time to turn your attention to houseplants as gardening...
Nov 4, 2025
This week, Joanne welcomes Ellen Zachos, author of 11 books on plants, including her latest, Mythic Plants: Potions and Poisons from the Gardens of the Gods.
About Ellen
A Harvard graduate, Ellen's first career was on Broadway (Les Miz), but the gift of a peace lily on opening night opened her eyes to the wonderful...