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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. 

Check out the website for even more garden tips and tricks.

Apr 25, 2023

This week on the Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing discuss the do’s and don’ts for your May garden.

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

  • Spring lawn care
    • What can you do now?
    • Can you rake and feed?
  • Harden off your seedlings before...


Apr 17, 2023

In this encore episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome Root Rescue's Bob Reeves to talk about how you can put little critters to use in your garden.

About Bob Reeves 

Bob has come to believe that the secret to plant success is hiding in the soil beneath our feet. He began the Soil...


Apr 10, 2023

In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path podcast, landscape designers Joanne Shaw and Matthew Dressing welcome David Smorenburg from Upper Canada Organic Products to discuss their line of pest control products.

About David Smorenburg and Upper Canada Organic Products

David is the founder and president of