Feb 26, 2026
This week, Joanne welcomes master gardener Ingrid Janssen to the podcast to discuss the inspiring work being done by Little Forests Durham, a nonprofit organization focused on planting Miyawaki mini forests throughout Durham Region.
About Little Forests Durham
Little Forests Durham is a volunteer-run community...
Feb 19, 2026
This week, Joanne welcomes Madison House of Bloomin’ Easy Plants to the podcast to talk about what makes gardening feel “easy” for newer gardeners and what’s new in their plant lineup this year.
About Bloomin' Easy Plants
Bloomin' Easy finds stronger, more compact, longer-blooming genetics (often from...
Feb 11, 2026
In the fourth episode of Down the Garden Path's "Houseplant Chat” series, Joanne discusses the basics of fertilizing houseplants.
Topics Covered
- When to
start fertilizing
- Wait until days are noticeably longer (sometime after daylight savings time) when plants begin active growth again.
- How to read fertilizer...
Feb 3, 2026
In the third episode of Down the Garden Path's "Houseplant Chat” series, Joanne discusses propagation, a simple and rewarding way to expand your plant collection.
Topics discussed:
- Quick recap of Houseplant Chat #1 and #2: winter light, soil refresh/repotting, and watering
- What propagation is (and why it’s easier...