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Down The Garden Path Podcast

Down The Garden Path Podcast

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 On Down the Garden Path Podcast, landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. She believes it is important and possible to have great gardens that are low maintenance. On Down the Garden Path, she speaks with industry experts and garden authors to educate listeners on how to seasonally manage their gardens and landscapes.Joanne Shaw
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  • Empowering Women in Landscaping with Carla Bailey

    Empowering Women in Landscaping with Carla Bailey
    Jun 24 2025
    Joanne Shaw welcomes Carla Bailey back to the podcast to discuss how Women in Landscaping empowers women in the landscaping industry through networking and mentorship opportunities. About Carla Bailey An HR professional for over a decade, Carla Bailey honed her expertise working for a leading landscaping company in London, Ontario. Dedicated to creating a positive work environment and resolving employee matters, her commitment to staff growth led her to discover and implement various government initiatives to support employee development. In 2018, Carla and three other green professionals founded Women In Landscaping to introduce women to green professions and provide a community to help them thrive. Here are some of the topics covered in this episode: The need for a Durham chapter of Women in Landscaping, which is a registered nonprofitThe success of chapters in other regions, like Toronto and Ottawa, emphasizes the importance of local champions reaching out to contactsCarla explained their funding model, which relies on donations from contractor and vendor companiesJoanne and Carla discussed their experiences with customer service, particularly focusing on gendered treatment and communication challengesThe growth and expansion of Women in Landscaping, and their transition from quarterly sessions to monthly drop-in events at local venuesWomen in Landscaping’s success in reaching 4,500 attendees annually, and their plans to expand into new communities across Ontario and potentially Alberta and BCThe upcoming Congress 2026, which will feature two events: a Landscape Ontario women's event during the day and a WiL-hosted evening receptionEmpowering Women in Landscaping: the importance of promoting landscaping as a career for women and the need for support networks within the industryThe benefits of having a community of women in landscaping, where they can share experiences, provide support, and collaborate on projectsJoanne emphasized the value of networking and learning from each other, while Carla noted the unique open-book mentality in Ontario's landscape industry, which fosters innovation and collaborationInitiatives and events organized by the National Association for Landscaping Professionals and Landscape Ontario to support women in the industryThey highlighted the importance of retaining women in the workforce and shared strategies for creating a more inclusive and flexible work environmentCarla emphasized the need for transparent wage structures and career advancement opportunities, while Joanne shared her personal experience of balancing work and family lifeThe upcoming women's luncheon and networking events, including a cocktail reception followed by a tailgate party at Landscape Ontario's CongressThey explored challenges faced by new entrants to the landscape design industry, particularly regarding business skills and insurance needs, and agreed that supporting young professionals through mentorship and education is crucialThe importance of business acumen and market awareness for landscape designers operating in different regions, and the value of women's networks in the industryWomen in Landscaping's monthly meetings, which take place on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7pm local time, with locations varying between local cafes and barsThe group has chapters in London, Ancaster, Ottawa, and Toronto, with attendance ranging from 10-15 people per meetingLandscape Ontario is hosting Touch A Truck events across the province on July 19th, with the London event being co-hosted by Women in Landscaping. Learn more here.The group is seeking sponsorship to create a professional website, and Carla encouraged listeners to follow them on their social media platforms You can find Women in Landscaping on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.
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  • Gardens of Uxbridge Tour with Barbara Pratt

    Gardens of Uxbridge Tour with Barbara Pratt
    Jun 16 2025
    In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw speaks with Barbara Pratt about the 29th annual Gardens of Uxbridge Tour, taking place this Saturday, June 21st, 2025, from 10 am to 5 pm. The Gardens of Uxbridge Tour On this self-guided driving tour around the Uxbridge countryside, participants view eight private residential gardens in both town and country settings. The gardens featured change every year and offer a variety of sizes, designs, unique plantings, and inspiration for your own garden. A charitable fundraiser, produced in partnership with The Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario, this tour benefits the local National Historic Site commemorating this Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables fame. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Lucy Maud Montgomery Society Barbara Pratt is one of the founding members of the Lucy Maud Montgomery SocietyMontgomery lived near Uxbridge for 15 years, and her journals were published in five volumes by Oxford University Press Gardens of Uxbridge Tour The annual Gardens of Uxbridge Tour is a major fundraiser for the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of OntarioBarbara explained how the society restored the Leaskdale Manse, where Montgomery lived as a minister's wife, using her historical photographs to guide the restorationThe tour, now in its 29th year, was originally run by Community Care in Uxbridge before being taken over by the society, which continues to maintain both the house and gardens to attract international visitors interested in Montgomery's life and workThe tour focuses on showcasing personal and unique garden styles, overcoming obstacles, and providing inspiration for gardenersThis year’s tour will take place on June 21st, featuring eight gardens (4 in town and 4 in the countryside) that can be visited in a single dayParticipants receive a passport with a map and descriptions of the gardens, along with a list of interesting side trips, such as Richters Herbs in GoodwoodTickets must be purchased online at gardensofuxbridge.org, with all proceeds supporting local community projectsThis year, due to road construction, the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society will serve refreshments at Showbrook Gardens instead of the manse, where they will offer their signature tea and scones along with displaysThe tour will highlight various artists, including Linda Virio for encaustic painting, Daniella Boerhof for metal sculptures, and Anja Kooistra for fabric sculptures.Barbara discussed the upcoming two-day conference in Leaskdale dedicated to Lucy Maud Montgomery, which will attract attendees from around the world, including South Africa, the United States, Europe, and Japan. Lucy Maud Montgomery Summer Events Barbara discussed the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society's summer activities, including weekly Wednesday teas at the historic Leaskdale ChurchLearn more at LucyMaudMontgomery.ca. Get your tickets for this weekend’s Gardens of Uxbridge Tour at www.gardensofuxbridge.org. Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca. Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.
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  • Fruit Tree Pruning with Susan Poizner

    Fruit Tree Pruning with Susan Poizner
    Jun 10 2025
    In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw speaks with author Susan Poizner about her latest book, Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees. About Susan Poizner Susan Poizner is an award-winning author, journalist, urban orchardist, and fruit tree care educator based in Toronto, Canada. She trains arborists, master gardeners, and community and home orchardists in fruit tree maintenance through in-person workshops, online courses, and webinars. Her books include Grow Fruit Trees Fast, Growing Urban Orchards, Fruit Tree Grafting for Everyone and Fruit Tree Pruning. Here are some of the topics discussed in this episode: Fruit Tree Pruning and Care Pruning techniques for both mature and newly planted fruit treesHow to approach neglected treesSusan mentions her previous book on fruit tree grafting and discusses whether homeowners should be encouraged to plant fruit trees, given the maintenance involved.Planting a fruit tree is a long-term commitmentAvoid impulse purchases at garden centresResearch disease-resistant varieties suitable for your climate and order from specialist fruit tree nurseriesStart with younger, bare-root trees that can be shaped through pruning rather than older potted treesThe importance of proper site selection, ensuring full sun and space for root growthSusan recommends annual mulching with compost to nourish the tree and advises against planting other plants directly under the treePruning timing: wait a year for transplanted potted trees, but prune bare-root trees immediately upon planting in spring Fruit Tree Pruning Basics The importance of pruning fruit trees from the day they are plantedThe first three years of formative pruning are crucial for shaping the tree's structureTwo main tree shapes: central leader (Christmas tree shape) and vase-shaped (goblet)Remove healthy branches to improve air circulation, sunlight penetration, and fruit qualityThin fruit to ensure better size and flavourFor mature trees, focus on improving air circulation by removing congested branches, limiting removal to 20-25% of the living canopy per yearPrune after blossom time to avoid disease spread and encourage the tree to invest energy in fruiting buds rather than new growthFruit tree pruning is a DIY activity that anyone can learn, emphasizing that even arborists often lack specific training in fruit tree careLearn proper pruning techniques before hiring professionalsUse the right tools, such as Japanese handsaws and pole pruners, and maintain them properlyConduct a soil test before planting fruit trees and use compost for regular feeding, with occasional foliar sprays like diluted blackstrap molasses to boost tree healthSusan recommends a dormant spray of lime sulphur and dormant oil in early spring before bud break as a preventative measure against pests and diseases Fruit Tree Education and Community Fruit trees are generous, providing food for generations with a single plantingSusan shares her experience at community cherry harvesting eventsPests and critters: With proper planning, there's usually enough fruit for both humans and animals Susan mentions her books on fruit tree care, including titles on pruning, fast-growing techniques, urban orchards, and grafting, which can be found on her website orchardpeople.com or on Amazon. Find Susan Poizner online at orchardpeople.com and Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees on Amazon. You can also check out her YouTube channel or listen to the Orchard People podcast. Have a topic you'd like Joanne to discuss? Email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect via her website at down2earth.ca. Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.
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