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

Jul 30, 2026

What does your garden need this August? After the heat and stress of July, many lawns, containers, vegetables, shrubs and trees could use a little extra attention. In this episode, Joanne shares practical advice for watering, pruning, feeding and refreshing your garden while preparing for the season ahead.

Some of the...

Jul 15, 2026

In this mid-summer tips episode, Joanne answers some commonly asked questions about managing your lawn and garden.

Some of the topics covered:

Practical mid-season planting advice:
You can still plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in July, provided they are watered consistently. When purchasing discounted plants,...

Jul 8, 2026

Wondering what to do in your garden in July? This week on the podcast, Joanne reviews the essential July garden tasks every gardener should know, including deadheading, weeding, pest control, smart watering, and summer lawn and vegetable care.

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

July...