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Down The Garden Path Podcast

Joanne Shaw
Gardening
Horticulture
Landscape Design
Landscaping
Landscape Lighting
BOLD
Houseplants
Climate Change
Lasagna Gardening
Women In Landscaping
Lettuce
Ontario
Tomato Cultivation
West Coast Seeds
Native Plants
Asters
Hydrangeas
Gardens Plus
Organic Gardening
Mushroom Cultivation

Join landscape designer Joanne Shaw for practical, down-to-earth tips, expert interviews, and seasonal advice to help you create a beautiful, low-maintenance garden.

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This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne discusses do's and don'ts for your May garden, and walks you through what to do now, what to wait on, and how to give your garden the best start for the season ahead.

Be patient and let the May garden guide... more

Thinking about growing your own lettuce, spinach, and potatoes this spring? In this April 2025 encore episode, Joanne chats with Julia Dimakos about successfully growing these popular vegetables at home.

In this episode:

• How to grow lettuce su... more

This week on Down the Garden Path, Joanne chats with Manny Lavrador about the growing interest in native trees and how to choose the right one for your property.

In this episode: • Why are native trees such an important topic right now? More garde... more

Have you been hesitant to add roses to your garden? This week on the podcast, Joanne talks with Paul Zimmerman about Jackson & Perkins' expansion into Canada, what it means for rose lovers, and why these cold-hardy, Canadian-grown roses may be easier... more

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Manny Lavrador
Industry professional with 25+ years in wholesale nursery sales and landscape industry in Ontario
Wholesale nursery and landscape industry in Ontario
Episode: Native Trees: Finding the Right Tree for the Right Spot
Paul Zimmerman
Owner of Paul Zimmerman Roses; independent consultant to Jackson & Perkins; garden designer and author
Jackson & Perkins (consultant); Paul Zimmerman Roses
Episode: Hardy Canadian-Grown Roses from Jackson & Perkins
Abby Rupsa
Founder and lead designer of Botanical Living
Botanical Living
Episode: Landscape Designer Spotlight: Abby Rupsa of Botanical Living
Jeff Collins
Owner of REWILD Landscapes, ecological landscaping company in Ottawa
REWILD Landscapes
Episode: Landscape Designer Spotlight: Jeff Collins of REWILD Landscapes
Rita Nugent
Landscape designer, professional guest on the episode
Rita Nugent Landscape Design
Episode: Landscape Designer Spotlight: Rita Nugent of Rita Nugent Landscape Design
John Bright
Certified landscape designer, owner of Bright Design Studio
Bright Design Studio
Episode: Landscape Designer Spotlight: John Bright of BRIGHT Design Studio
Ingrid Janssen
Durham Master Gardener and director with Little Forests Durham
Little Forests Durham
Episode: Little Forests Durham with Ingrid Janssen
Maddie House
Works with Bloomin Easy Plants to help millennials fall in love with gardening
Bloomin Easy Plants
Episode: Bloomin' Easy Plants with Madison House
Amy Ellard-Gray
Home hobbyist growing 75% of her family's produce and 100 varieties of native plants in her backyard
Hobby Homestead
Episode: Soil Testing with Amy Ellard-Gray

Host

Joanne Shaw
Landscape designer and host of the show, providing practical tips and design-focused guidance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Fascinating interviews and topics

    I really enjoy your Down The Garden Path Podcast, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in managing gardens and landscapes, as well as engaging with garden authors and experts. I just listened to the episode with Stephanie Rose about Regenerative Gardening. Thank you for the invaluable takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Excellent Show

    I have listened to several episodes. Not only is the information of high quality, but the hosts have a genuine and natural engagement with listeners and are fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott_Ottawa
    Canada6 years ago
  • Great content / not so great audio

    I just found these podcasts. Great content but I find them difficult to listen to when a guest calls in by phone because of the volume differences between the hosts and the guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CKL6
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners value the practical, expert-led gardening insights and actionable tips.
Genuine host-guest rapport and approachable explanations are frequently praised.
A few reviewers note audio volume differences when guests call in, but still highlight strong content.

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Tips for Growing Lettuce, Spinach & Potatoes
Q: What's the best way to start potatoes—plant whole seed potatoes or cut them?
Plant whole seed potatoes for stronger plants; avoid cutting in half as that weakens the plant and can reduce yields unless very necessary; use a tidy, layered approach in raised beds or containers.
Tips for Growing Lettuce, Spinach & Potatoes
Q: Could you even add them to your ornamental garden around perennials?
Yes, these crops are compact when young and can be tucked into borders or containers, providing edible foliage and color without taking over the bed, and you can stagger plantings for continuous harvest.
April in the Garden
Q: Monica asks when tulips start to bloom and how to account for varying sun and soil conditions.
Bloom timing depends on tulip variety and local conditions; early varieties in sunny spots may flower sooner, while cooler spots or evergreen shade may delay; plan to see blooms in April for many early varieties, with later mid-to-late season types potentially extending into May or June.
April in the Garden
Q: Carl asks what to do about a lawn without raking, and whether corn gluten is the right strategy.
The hosts advise against heavy dethatching and pushing for corn gluten as a pre-emergent, emphasizing timing with the forsythia bloom and the need to avoid applying on wet soils; they also note that corn gluten targets weed seeds but not established perennials and should be part of a broader lawn care plan.
September in the Garden
Q: Chris asks when to apply fall fertilizer and what type to use for his lawn.
They reply that Labor Day marks the start of cooler, more favorable lawn conditions; if the lawn is actively growing, fertilize, otherwise avoid; organic fertilizers are preferred for soil feeding, with synthetics as a quicker fix for repair scenarios.

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A practical, design-forward show focused on creating beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. Episodes frequently feature professional landscape designers and horticulture experts who share design workflows, plant selections, climate-specific strategies, and customer education tips. The format tends to blend actionable guidance with real-world project anecdotes, making sophisticated landscape concepts accessible to homeowners, contractors, and design practitioners. A notable strength is the hands-on emphasis on client experience, planning, and long-term landscape value, often highlighted through guest case studies and design philosophies. Potential listeners include homeowners looking for inspiration, design professionals seeking actionab... more

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Recent guests on Down The Garden Path Podcast include:

1. Manny Lavrador
2. Paul Zimmerman
3. Abby Rupsa
4. Jeff Collins
5. Rita Nugent
6. John Bright
7. Ingrid Janssen
8. Maddie House

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