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The Grow Guide

The Grow Guide
Gardening
Goth Gardening
2025 Gardening Goals
Tomatoes
Personality Quiz
Budgeting For Gardening
Mushroom Cultivation
Gardening Techniques
Square Foot Gardening
Community Gardening
Seed Saving
Patreon
Gardening Tips
Flavor Of Vegetables
Beekeeper
Chloe Hurst
Onion Growing
Winter Sowing
Seed Starting Trends
Food Forest

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

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
Steve Bartholomew
Chairman of the Board of the Square Foot Gardening Foundation and son of Mel Bartholomew, creator of the Square Foot Gardening method.
Square Foot Gardening Foundation
Episode: Square Foot Gardening, Seed Starting Trends & Answering Listener Questions!
Tom Nagy
Educator on mushroom cultivation
Episode: Grow Edible Mushrooms At Home With Tom Nagy + 4 February Gardening Tasks
Bailey Van Tassel
Host of the Garden Culture Podcast, garden designer, and author of "Kitchen Garden Living"
Episode: Intentionally Planning Next Season's "Kitchen Garden" with Bailey Van Tassel
Chloe Hurst
Goth gardening expert and creator behind @theg0thgarden
The Goth Garden
Episode: Spooky Plants & Goth Gardening with Chloe Hurst from @theg0thgarden

Hosts

Maggie Wysocki
Co-host of the show, sharing her journey as a rookie gardener and offering a relatable perspective to listeners.
Dave Hanson
Co-host and master grower, providing expert insights and techniques in gardening operations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 388 ratings
  • Good gardening information, especially for people who live in Zones 2/3/4.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    KevinTranscona
    7 months ago
  • Great podcast

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tashhh111
    Canadaa year 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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Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative nature of discussions, often highlighting the practical gardening advice given.
The hosts are praised for their relatability and warmth, creating a friendly community feel.
Some listeners have expressed frustration with infrequent episode releases, but generally, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
The podcast is noted for its professionalism and depth of knowledge on gardening topics, especially relevant to colder climates.

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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.
Complete Garden Tour At Dave's! A Space For Teaching, Production, Experimenting & Enjoying at Sage Garden Greenhouses
Q: What's the best way to prepare nasturtium seeds for planting?
Soak the seeds for about three hours in water mixed with hydrogen peroxide to enhance germination.
Experimenting In The Garden With Jordan Mara from Mind & Soil
Q: What fertilizers can we recommend?
A granular fertilizer can be beneficial, and the Evolve product line is suggested for its specific formulas and ease of use.

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Focusing on seasonal gardening topics, this podcast provides an engaging platform for gardeners of all skill levels. Co-hosted by an enthusiastic beginner and an experienced expert, the conversations revolve around practical tips, personal anecdotes, and a sense of community. Listeners can expect discussions on various themes such as soil health, innovative gardening techniques, and specific plant care strategies tailored for northern climates. With an emphasis on relatability and accessibility, the podcast also features valuable insights from guests in the gardening industry, making it a rich resource for those looking to enhance their gardening knowledge and success.

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Recent guests on The Grow Guide include:

1. John Pedlar
2. Ryan Maione
3. Lucy Wysocki
4. Stephen Biggs
5. Jordan Mara
6. Steve Bartholomew
7. Tom Nagy
8. Bailey Van Tassel

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