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The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin

Zoomer Podcast Network
Gardening Tips
Gardening
Amaryllis
Winter Gardening
Bird Feeding
Hydrangeas
Orchids
Toronto Botanical Gardens
Urban Nature Store
Garlic
Spring Gardening
Hibiscus
Garden Maintenance
Indoor Plants
Birds
Toronto
Squirrels
Boxwood
Tomatoes
Prince Edward County

Zoomer Radio’s Garden Show host is noted author, columnist, radio and HGTV personality Charlie Dobbin. She’ll update you with each week’s gardening tips and professional advice, while taking your calls and having some fun with gardening as well. Every Saturday from 9-10am on Zoomer Radio AM740 and FM96.7

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Latest Episodes

"Ladies of the Night" and moonflowers feature right off the top. The value of spider webs, ants, pruning old walnut trees, dividing Helleborus and overwintering canna lilies, Salvia guaranitica and Gerbera daisies indoors. Listen live every Saturday ... more

Overwintering passionflower and geraniums, trimming Hydrangea trees, composting pumpkins and keeping evergreens green. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Darlene Rupke, manager of Glen Echo Nurseries, joins the Garden Show to share the inside scoop on events at the nursery. Sat Oct 24th is all about a botanically themed Spooky Scavenger Hunt + a scary movie! Costumes, tarot cards, marshmallows and mor... more

Separating and transplanting African violets, home reno requires a rose transplant, mushy Sedum, and more about overwintering geraniums & Hibiscus. Plus, when do we stop deadheading our perennials? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

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Episode: Scary Excitement Happening at Glen Echo Nurseries Next Sat + Disaster Roses, Epsom Salts and More!
Paul Oliver
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Episode: Overwintering geraniums, glads, and Primula uprooted by a rototiller!
Jessica Neerhoff
Owner of Westside Nurseries
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Episode: Hello from Westside Nurseries, Owen Sound!
Sean James
Horticulturalist, design guru, Master Gardener with consulting focus
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Episode: Dog strangling vine, and stress free tips for feeding all the creatures!
Tony Snyder
Speaker introduced as part of the Asian Court Garden Club; expert on hostas
Asian Court Garden Club
Episode: Good Soil Grows Great Plants!
Heather Sinopoli
Riverdale Hort Society member
Riverdale Hort Society
Episode: Worm Castings are an Excellent Organic Supplement!
Terry Kennedy
Orchid expert who has been growing orchids for over half a century
Episode: Terry Kennedy Shares Her Orchid Expertise!
Steven Biggs
A horticulturist, author, and host of the Food Garden Life Podcast, known for his expertise in gardening and food cultivation.
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Episode: Health & Happiness to All in the New Year!
Manuela Poli
Member of multiple gardening clubs including Toronto Cactus and Succulent Club.
Episode: Is It (finally) Time To Plant?

Hosts

Charlie Dobbin
Host of The Garden Show, long-running local gardening radio personality with Zoomer Radio roots.
Dean Holland
Co-host guiding topics, calls, and audience interaction.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Think Spring

    Charle and Dean are entertaining while communicating a wealth of information. I’m from the USA and look forward to your show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garden with my Scottie
    United States10 months ago
  • Spreading hate

    You should already know this by some of the call-ins you get, but there are many gardeners from the US who listen. The hateful things you continue to say and infer on the air about us is disappointing. What our govt does is not reflect all of its citizens. Shame on you.

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    1
    Farmer-E
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Company

    I enjoy listening to these two while I garden. I’ve managed to get attached to them.

    It’s a happy helpful show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WhisperingTwig
    United States5 years ago
  • The Garden Show

    As a listener from Buffalo New York are used to work in the landscaping and gardening business and I really enjoy your show you’re very informative and have refresh my memory on some tips that I forgotten over the years keep up the good work stay well I hope the show never ends

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    law631
    United States6 years ago
  • 🌺A true listening pleasure🌼

    I find these two a total pleasure to listen to!

    Charlie & Frank break down each question then roll out their answers in such that the rookie gardener can understand. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Zelig
    United States6 years ago

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Some callers or reviews note occasional long-form banter but still value the actionable tips.
CaPeter: Listeners appreciate the practical, calm guidance and sense of community.
Audience finds the regional focus and local resource mentions especially helpful for Ontario gardeners.

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It's Bulb Planting Time - Garlic, Tulips, Daffodils and more!`
Q: Due to house construction, he must move a rose bush in the next few days. What advice would you have to offer as far as replanting goes?
Dobbin advises digging on a dry day with a sharp shovel, lifting as large a root ball as possible, and preparing a sunny, well-drained destination. Plant it at the same depth, water thoroughly, and add protective mulch after a hard frost.
It's Bulb Planting Time - Garlic, Tulips, Daffodils and more!`
Q: What is the best time to trim my established hydrangea, and why are most of its flowers growing underneath the leaves?
Dobbin explains that older hydrangeas flower on new wood, so pruning at the wrong time can remove future blooms. She recommends avoiding spring pruning and says the plant's flowering can vary with winter conditions and moisture.
Scary Excitement Happening at Glen Echo Nurseries Next Sat + Disaster Roses, Epsom Salts and More!
Q: How do we regrow orchids?
Rupke recommends watering about every two to three weeks, soaking the orchid for 20 to 30 minutes and letting it drain well. Provide bright light, use diluted fertilizer while it is actively growing, and trim the flower spike above a few lower nodes after blooming.
Scary Excitement Happening at Glen Echo Nurseries Next Sat + Disaster Roses, Epsom Salts and More!
Q: How do I overwinter mandevilla?
Rupke recommends keeping it in a warm, sunny, tropical environment with moderate watering, or trimming it back, reducing watering, and letting it go dormant in a cool, darker place. In spring, move it to a bright, warm spot and resume regular watering.
Hello from Westside Nurseries, Owen Sound!
Q: What is the best approach to propagating a rose cutting if it's on its own roots vs. grafted?
If the rose is on its own roots, take four to six inch tip cuttings, remove flowers and buds, keep leaves, and use rooting hormone or simple water rooting to establish roots before planting.

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A practical, caller-driven garden show focused on home gardening across Ontario, blending how-to guidance with lively host banter. Episodes cover seasonal care, plant health, pests, pruning, composting, and region-specific tips, often featuring on-air questions from listeners and occasional local garden-center or sponsor mentions. Notable strengths include a consistent two-host dynamic, hands-on demonstrations, and a strong community feel that highlights local resources and events. The format is approachable for hobbyists and suburban gardeners, with a mix of plant care advice, seasonal tasks, and regional gardening culture that can help listeners improve yields and enjoyment in their own spaces.

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Recent guests on The Garden Show include:

1. Darlene Rupke
2. Paul Oliver
3. Jessica Neerhoff
4. Sean James
5. Tony Snyder
6. Heather Sinopoli
7. Terry Kennedy
8. Steven Biggs

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