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The Grow Guide

The Grow Guide
Gardening
Gardening Techniques
Goth Gardening
2025 Gardening Goals
Tomatoes
Poisonous Plants
Typha Co.
Organic Gardening
Personality Quiz
Budgeting For Gardening
Mushroom Cultivation
Square Foot Gardening
Soil Health
Parenting
Seed Starting
Community Gardening
Seed Saving
Patreon
Gardening Tips
Flavor Of Vegetables

The Grow Guide is Canada's #1 gardening podcast co-hosted by rookie grower, Maggie Wysocki and master grower, Dave Hanson. Listen in to honest conversations about seasonal gardening topics, including the trials, tribulations and successes of growing in climates where it can feel...kind of impossible. Join the community of fellow Grow Guiders in our Facebook group. Have an idea for a guest or upcom... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Zimmerman
Rose expert and organic rose farmer
Canada (rose farming)
Episode: Growing Roses Organically & Our March Seed Starting Tips
Stefan Reiner
Market gardener, owner of Blue Lagoon Organics
Blue Lagoon Organics
Episode: Practical Cold Climate Growing Advice From Zone 3 Organic Market Gardener, Stefan Reiner
Alec Massé
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Episode: An Innovative Alternative To Peat Moss With Typha Co. Co-Founder, Alec Massé
Rebecca Hirsch
Gardening author
Episode: Poisonous Plants With Author Rebecca Hirsch + Bringing Plants Indoors + Overwintering Garlic
John Pedlar
Research scientist at Natural Resources Canada
Natural Resources Canada
Episode: New Climates, New Zones: What Canada's Plant Hardiness Map Updates Mean with Research Scientist, John Pedlar
Ryan Maione
Co-founder of Microbe Monastery
Microbe Monastery
Episode: Empowering You To Forage For Fall Mushrooms With Ryan Maione From Microbe Monastery
Lucy Wysocki
Maggie's daughter
Episode: Complete Garden Tour at Maggie's! Manitoba Homestead Meets Dinner Party Hangout
Stephen Biggs
A gardening educator based out of Ontario, author of 'Grow Olives Where You Think You Can't'
Episode: Complete Garden Tour At Dave's! A Space For Teaching, Production, Experimenting & Enjoying at Sage Garden Greenhouses
Jordan Mara
Gardening expert and founder of Mind & Soil
Mind & Soil
Episode: Experimenting In The Garden With Jordan Mara from Mind & Soil

Hosts

Maggie Wysocki
Co-host, professional gardener with a hands-on approach and community-focused hosting.
Dave Hanson
Co-host, master grower with practical, field-tested gardening expertise.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 390 ratings
  • Good gardening information, especially for people who live in Zones 2/3/4.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    KevinTranscona
    a year ago
  • Great podcast

    Maggie and Dave are awesome. This podcast also makes me appreciate my mild coastal B.C. climate :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tashhh111
    Canada2 years ago
  • Tree hugger

    Life happens, baby, Covid, unexpected personal things…but where are you? Nothing for a year. Hope all is well. Take care. Grateful for the work you’ve done. Relisten often

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mindfully gardening
    Canada2 years ago
  • What’s up?

    What happened?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleepless in Richmond BC
    Canada3 years ago
  • Gardening Greats

    These people are awesome and informative regarding all things gardens! Great pod for any green thumbs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    94 Yards of Offense total
    United States3 years ago

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The hosts are warm, relatable and provide actionable, Canadian-focused gardening advice.
Listeners appreciate the practical tips for cold climates and the guest lineup.
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Growing Roses Organically & Our March Seed Starting Tips
Q: You had mentioned at the top of the show your passion for making sure roses are grown organically. I'm curious when it comes to this mindset that people have about roses being fussy, what do you think, I guess, where does that stem from?
The perception of roses as fussy mostly comes from historic practices where chemical treatments and intensive spraying were common; however, the shift toward organic methods shows roses can be grown healthily with soil-first approaches, disease-resistant varieties, and timing aligned with natural rhythms.
Poisonous Plants With Author Rebecca Hirsch + Bringing Plants Indoors + Overwintering Garlic
Q: How do I successfully bring plants indoors and not have pests be part of that process?
Rinse plants with fast-flowing fresh water, trim back upper stems, clean up debris, and consider repotting if necessary.
Empowering You To Forage For Fall Mushrooms With Ryan Maione From Microbe Monastery
Q: How do I know if the mushrooms I'm seeing are safe to eat?
It is best to go foraging with an experienced forager and consult them for safe identification.
Complete Garden Tour At Dave's! A Space For Teaching, Production, Experimenting & Enjoying at Sage Garden Greenhouses
Q: How to treat early blight?
Remove affected leaves and consider using copper-based fungicides as a preventive measure.
Complete Garden Tour At Dave's! A Space For Teaching, Production, Experimenting & Enjoying at Sage Garden Greenhouses
Q: When do you add straw mulch to your garden?
Add the straw mulch once plants are well established, not immediately after seeding.

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The show centers on practical, climate-conscious gardening rooted in Canadian experiences, with hosts Maggie Wysocki and Dave Hanson guiding conversations about seasonal techniques, soil health, and sustainable practices. Recent episodes emphasize organic methods, cold-climate strategies, and experimenting with new ideas—from seed starting and peat-free alternatives to foraging and winter tasks—all delivered in a warm, inclusive style that invites beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. A standout trait is the strong community vibe, evidenced by hands-on tips, guest expertise across horticulture topics, and ongoing audience engagement through Patreon and a Facebook group. Listeners likely value actionable guidance tailored to northern clima... more

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1. Paul Zimmerman
2. Stefan Reiner
3. Alec Massé
4. Rebecca Hirsch
5. John Pedlar
6. Ryan Maione
7. Lucy Wysocki
8. Stephen Biggs

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