HomePodcastsThe Garden Show PodcastThe Garden Show PodcastSortLatestA-ZWelcome Spring!Seeding peppers, hollyhocks, Impatiens and Datura - plus pruning Hydrangea and dormant spray.ListenEarly Bird MigrationBirds, squirrels, root pruning, nest building and soybean seeds are all covered today on the Gard...ListenOur Thumbs are Getting Itchy for Gardening!It's hard to wait for real spring when the weather is so mild!ListenStill Too Early to Plant!Perfect time to apply Dormant Spray on fruit trees, roses and berry bushes.ListenWhat a Mild Winter!Mild temperatures means wakeful bulbs and grubs. But, It's still February!ListenMore About the Birds!Changeable weather is impacting birds and plants this winter.ListenNothing Brings Joy like Flowers!Growing Amaryllis, holly, Hibiscus and black currants - all for flowers!ListenAll About Orchids!Everything you've ever wanted to know about growing orchids successfully!ListenLet's Talk Edibles!Steven Biggs joins us to talk about Figs!ListenBaby It's Cold Outside!This week it's African violets, Fig trees, Laurel (bay leaf tree), Gerberas and potted pussy will...ListenFruit Flies vs Fungus GnatsSo many different Hibiscus species are grown in Ontario - tropical, herbaceous and woody.ListenSpreading Kindness this YearSprouts, microgreens, even kale on a porch help us keep our hands in the soil even in winter!ListenHoya Update + Found Bulbs!Can bulbs still be planted now? Mild winter temperatures mean yes!ListenFigs, Alstroemeria and the Hunt for Hoya!The challenge of overwintering figs indoors, along with maple trees that change foliage colour fo...ListenMild Weather and Plant-Eating Cats!Mistletoe magic, along with warm weather means daffodils and fertilizer are all happening now.ListenLearn About Charlie's Favourite Tomato!Fungus gnats, palms defoliating, hot pepper in birdseed and lots more on the Garden Show this week!ListenFestive Plants are on the Agenda Today!Poinsettia, Christmas cactus, orchids, Fuchsia and begonias are all in need of some proper TLC.ListenSupport the Wild Birds in your Yard Over WinterKeep your birds safe and secure this winter with our expert Paul Oliver.ListenA Mild Fall Plus Memories of Fantastic Tomatoes!Dead cedars, fantastic tomatoes, seed bombs and more!ListenWinter is Coming - but We're Excited for Spring!Pruning indoors and out, transplanting grapes and bulbs, and the war on Japanese beetles continues.ListenA Series of EventsRaspberries, overwintering tenders like geranium, lavender and potted strawberries - never a dull...ListenGardeners are Moving Indoors This WeekQuestions about tropical indoor plants abound, meanwhile outdoors Hydrangea, Rose of Sharon and b...ListenBulbs, Bark and Flower BoxesFloppy Hydrangea flowers, GMO vegetable seeds, soil, maple bark and more!ListenHungry Skunks and Birds!Birds, turf, bulbs and pruning are top of mind this week on the Garden Show.ListenWinter Turf Care is Top of Mind This Week!Winterizing turf, pruning Magnolia and Tree Peonies, plus growing ground cover beneath a pine tree.ListenThe Summer of Powdery MildewA warm and humid summer means fungus in our gardens. ListenWhy Do So Many People Want to Eradicate Clover?Clover, lawns in general, roses, pussy willows and first-time condo gardeners all call in this we...ListenAll For The BirdsLots of great tips on feeding and supporting wild birds this week on the Garden Show.ListenCharlie gets some love from a fan!Transplanting evergreens, diseased roses, hedge rejuvenation, and too many peaches are just a few...ListenEnd of Summer Blight and Invasives!Bringing in the tropicals, controlling moles and bindweed, and it's transplanting time!ListenBreaking News! Season 2 of Healing Gardens Launches!Soil recipe for cactus, 90 year old peonies, and controlling lily of the valley. Another epic Gar...ListenRabbits, Rose of Sharon, Turf and Catalpa TreesThis week is all about Rose of Sharon, garlic, boxwood tree moth and lawn care.ListenAre coffee grounds good for the garden?Boxwood tree moths are annihilating boxwood. It's an invasive insect, new in southern Ontario sin...ListenPlants Not Blooming, and More About Japanese BeetlesPesky dog strangling vine plus Japanese beetles, non-blooming plants and much more on the Garden ...ListenCan flowers actually change colour from year to year?Powdery mildew, squirrels, orchid care and lilies that change colour - all on the Garden Show!ListenLilacs, Wisteria, Fruit trees and Hibiscus. All need attention nowTransplanting shrubs, planting Hydrangea, spraying fruit trees and pruning Lilacs - does it ever ...ListenJapanese Beetles are in the Garden!We talk pests, early defoliation of Redbud and more this week on the Garden Show!ListenPruning Wisteria & Binocular Bonanza!Dahlias, Wisteria, red mites and Japanese beetles - all in an hour on the Garden Show!ListenHappy Canada Day!Pruning clematis for maximum blooms and wondering when and how to prune Wisteria for the same rea...ListenThe Story of the GrapeInsect pests on Beech and Roses, ground cover out of control and why so many seeds on the Honey L...ListenDog Strangling Vine!Pests, pruning, dividing perennials and grape vines with no fruit.ListenMay 24 Weekend Means: Let's Get Planting!What to do with kale that survived over winter in the garden...ListenIs it time to plant outside yet?More pruning, hardening off tender seedlings, and non-flowering peonies feature this week on the ...ListenWho knew squirrels eat young leaves of Japanese Maple!Pruning, rejuvenating, transplanting and fertilizing - but when? All this and more covered on the...ListenSpring has truly sprung! The questions come in hot and heavy this week on the Garden ShowPine needles as mulch, potted roses, grubs and more!ListenRejuvenating Old Privet and Red Currants is on Callers Mind's this WeekRejuvenating old shrubbery, controlling insects and invasive weeds, and choosing the best cherry ...ListenUnseasonable warmth = In the Garden!Bulbs are blooming, perennials trees and shrubs need pruning and the lawns are desperate for raking!ListenDormant Oil Spray Now to protect roses, fruit trees, crab apples and moreEarly spring and gardeners want to get gardening! Be careful to not get out too early when soil i...ListenRedbud seedlings, soil and Chayote homework!Roses (both mini and large), soil quality in raised beds and lots more on this week's Garden Show.ListenInvigorate Your Plants!How to Grow Healthy Dahlias, Roses, Clematis and Daffodils.ListenTime to Get Growing!Tuberous begonias, Canna lilies, roses and seeds. This week is all about growing!ListenSo Many Successes!Lots of success means more plants! Tune in for propagation details...oListenA Search for ClematisPotted bulbs, starting seeds and caring for Hibiscus and African Violets are all covered this wee...ListenSexy SoilLearn more about soil on March 8th when I speak at the [email protected] society!ListenWhat's with this Weather?Challenging weather, counting birds and getting ready to plant seeds indoors.ListenIf it's not Amaryllis, it's Clematis on everyone's minds this week!Pruning, digging, shearing and watering - when done right can provide years of enjoyment!ListenEnjoy Flowers Indoors!This week is all about supporting colorful blooms indoors!ListenOrchids and Everything Else on Your MindsOrchid expert, Terry Kennedy shares her expertise, plus we talk seeds, geraniums and more!ListenAmaryllis, Hibiscus, Mandevilla, succulents and next week Orchids!Pruning spring blooming shrubs for indoor blooms now - perfect during a snowstorm!ListenFruit trees, Cyclamen and what grows in dappled shade?We're indoors and out with questions about pruning and shearing evergreens, fruit trees, overgrow...ListenVoles and bunny rabbits eating the Garden!Tips on varmint control, plus pruning instructions for both indoor and outdoor plants.ListenIs it too late to plant tulips???20 year old Wisteria and tulips still to plant - let's get gardening!ListenOh, the weather outside is frightful!What is triple mix anyway?ListenMy Potatoes are Sprouting in Storage!Lots of tips on indoor tropical plant care plus how to slow down sprouting potatoes!ListenIt's time for "seasonal" plants!Today the show is all about indoor plants - some are chosen just for decorating!ListenCharlie's Homework from last week: Kiwi vines and roses!So many callers have hardy plants in pots but no chance to plant this season. What to do?ListenMums, Gerberas, African Violets & Kiwi PlantsIndoor African Violets, Wisteria seedlings and Gerbera; outdoor mums, roses and Snowball Viburnum...ListenLate Season Plant PurchasesCaring for a bonsai gift, trimming lavender and apple trees, and figuring out what to do with new...ListenCharlie is back again - doing the Garden Show live!Lavender, garlic, lawns and Clematis - all covered this week on the Garden Show.ListenAll About AutumnFrom planting to transplanting, overwintering lilacs in pots, to saving succulents from frost, to...ListenHow Much Fall Clean Up is Really Required?Fall means prepping the garden for winter - but how much do we have to do?ListenIt seemed like this might be another orchid show - then the phone rang...Not just orchids - we cover pruning, overwintering rhododendrons and peonies, plus what to do abo...ListenSquirrels in the bulbs!Time to prep tender plants to come indoors for winter! ListenIt's the Time of Year For Lawns and Tropical PlantsLawns, flowering shrubs and tropical plant care all covered today on the Garden Show.ListenIt's September and the Hort Societies/Garden Clubs are back in action!We're all over the garden in this episode today!ListenSeptember means: lawns, pruning and leaf damage. What and when to do it?Lawns, Gardenia, pruning perennials and more!ListenWill corn gluten control crabgrass now?Corn gluten will prevent crabgrass seeds from germinating - right?ListenPruning: Raspberries, Shrubs, Climbing Roses and Suckers on TreesClover, raspberries, Bokashi composting and rain dancing this week on the Garden ShowListenMildew on peony, whitefly on Hibiscus. And now, on to Christmas Cactus!Sometimes plants just grow too much!ListenOrchids & HarvestAll about the bountiful harvest and orchidsListenPotato Beetles, Aphids and Bugs on GarlicSheep vs cattle manure - which is best?ListenLavender Scones you say?!!Questions include tomato ID, how much water is enough, and oh those invasive violets!ListenSustainable Horticulture and a Few Pest SolutionsSupport you local insects with great tips on biodiversity!ListenThe Theme is Varmints!Pests in the garden, and is milkweed really a weed?ListenBugs & More Bugs + TransplantingLots of questions about insects eating plants, pruning Lilacs and transplanting peonies comes up ...ListenIt's Almost the Rhubarb Show!Rose eating rabbits, Butterfly Bush care, Trillium transplanting and lawn fertilizing are just a ...ListenTulips, Tomatoes and Treats for BirdsWe're all over the garden this week - it's edibles, ornamentals and weed elimination on the Garde...ListenSheep vs Cattle ManureBoxwood replacement ideas, vinegar as a herbicide, orchids and Wisteria all make it onto the Gard...ListenLong Weekend = Time to Plant!The theme becomes lawn care, Allium (or ornamental onion), and time to get planting!ListenAll Over The GardenCharlie answers diverse questions including: weeds, Dahlias, affecting colour of Hydrangea, and w...ListenCharlie Reports LIVE from Mexico!Callers are keen to get going with pruning, deadheading, planting and more!ListenCatching Up On Emails!Email questions are addressed from across the gamut - lawns, soil, bird seed messes and aphid pre...ListenEarth Day 2022The garden "bug" has infected callers from all over Canada to phone in with all kinds of differen...ListenTurns into the Pruning Show!Pruning hedges and roses, dormant spray for fruit trees and 'blind' tulips are all covered on the...ListenLots About PruningSpring is a great time to get out and clean up our gardens and prune some shrubs.ListenLots to Learn About ShrubberyWhat about grubs and shrubs is top of mind this weekend on the Garden Show.ListenFirst Show of the Spring!The First Show of Spring is all about Forsythia cuttings, moles vs voles, and early spring bulbs.ListenThey're Not Called Gypsy Moths Any LongerRoses, catmint, grass seed blends are covered this week. My suggested best tree replacement for a...ListenPlant Sunflowers for UkraineCallers are full of ideas; like planting sunflowers, propagating and pruning lilacs, jade plants ...ListenIt Turns into the Hibiscus Show!Hibiscus, cacti and succulents are on the minds of our listeners this week.ListenWeeds and more weeds!Everyone is getting excited for spring gardening - weeds, pruning hedges and rejuvenating gardens...ListenWhat to do with lost and now found bulbs?Bulbs, Bromeliads, Gypsy moth eggs and more are covered this week on the Garden Show.ListenAll About OrchidsEverything you've ever wanted to know about orchids, with a special guest!ListenOn Birds and FoxesToday's show is (almost) all about the birds!Listen(Almost) All About FertilizingLonger days means growth, and that means time to feed your houseplants.ListenWilted Christmas Cactus and What Now with the Amaryllis?What's the difference between hen manure and the synthetic 'blue stuff'? Listen and learn to this...ListenIt's Another Amaryllis Show!Indoor plants like Bromeliads and Amaryllis dominate the show this week.ListenWhat to do with Big Old Houseplants?More houseplant care, ant annihilation and pruning tips on the Garden Show.ListenA New Year and a New Garden Show!It's all about houseplant care this week on The Garden Show.ListenJust Found More Bulbs!Saving birds, the pros and cons of lawn fertilizer, and searching for pests on indoor plants plus...ListenIt's Christmas Cactus Time!Christmas cactus' and poinsettia dropping buds and leaves seem to be top of mind this week on the...ListenWhat Do Sow Bugs Eat?Challenges with Wisteria, Gardenia and Mandevilla predominate this week.ListenHow To Overwinter Plants in Pots OutdoorsAs winter approaches we get great questions about timing fertilizer and planting bulbs outdoors.ListenMore about Hydrangeas, Planting Wildflowers and Slime Mold (yuck!)We cover roses, slime mold, and 'channeling' Mother Nature when planting wildflower seeds.ListenDean Hollin Joins the Garden ShowA new co-host plus great questions about composting, growing garlic, Mandevilla and ninebark choi...ListenWe Get Frost!Final cut for the lawn, fall fertilizer to follow and overwintering tender Dahlias and fig trees ...ListenWhen to Plant Garlic and How to Overwinter HostasWinter prep in the garden continues - eliminating weeds, propagating roses and more!ListenWinter is Coming!Whether overwintering tender plants like geraniums and Calla lilies, or turning Poinsettias any c...ListenWhat to do with Potted Plants Over the Winter?Iris' blooming out of season, bringing tropical plants indoors and winter protection for boxwood ...ListenFrank Came Back!Frank is sitting in to help Charlie solve callers questions: orchid bugs, poisonous plants, fall ...ListenSeed Saving, Toadstools, and What's Ripping Up My Lawn?Today we are inside with orchids and outside with lawns and tender perennialsListenWhy Do Trees Suddenly Die?Apple trees, Japanese maples, even issues with sweet peas and morning glory are addressed this week.ListenLast Weekend of SummerPruning cedar, privet, silverlace vine and maples are topical along with chocolate vine and powde...ListenCharlie Goes it AlonePruning apple trees and Hydrangea, killing mealy bug and identifying Coneflower mites vs aster ye...ListenBumper Crops of Vegetables - Except for the Odd Pest and Disease!Crops and pruning are top of mind this week. And Charlie could use some rain in her gardens!ListenWhy Do We Grow Milkweed?Overgrown gardens, including a milkweed takeover plus bringing in herbs and dividing iris are top...ListenWith Guests The Biggs Gardening DuoWith our guests we talk about all things edible - particularly tomatoes and figs! ListenEco-landscaping with Guest Sean JamesBiodiversity, beauty and sustainability are included in today's show.ListenIt's Harvest Time!Edibles from the garden, pests of boxwood, hollyhock and clematis are all addressed this weekListenRoses & Rose of SharonMore about deadheading perennials, powdery mildew and Rose of Sharon seedlings!ListenWe Go International!Japanese beetles are eating just about everything this time of year. Meanwhile the weather is enc...ListenMore Tips & Tricks for Keeping Garden Plants Healthy!Plant ID works via email - a listener sends a pic of the highly toxic Giant Hogweed growing on th...ListenGardening in Tofino, B.C.A certified arborist on-call is a good thing!ListenInvasive Plants!What to do about vigorous, aggressive, unwanted plantsListenWhat's Wrong With Clover?To ID a plant with a picture is far different than naming a plant from a description! ListenGypsy Moth UpdateMore about bugs, both beneficial and not. Transplanting, composting and how to fertilize during a...ListenPests, Weeds and Sterilizing SoilTransplanting, pest and weed control, and even hummingbirds ListenPlant ID and All Manner of Plant Pests!Lawns, evergreens, vegetables, flowers and tropical plants are discussed this weekListenCharlie Apologizes For Errant Weather Forecast!Insects and plant rejuvenation is the order of the day. ListenMay Two-Four Weekend!It's planting weekend in southern Ontario and everyone is keen to get going!ListenSpring Is Here, Next Week We Plant!Today's episode is all about tools, secret recipes, and some interesting questions about spring b...ListenIt's the Pest Episode!Pests can be bugs, slugs, plants, rodents and disease.ListenMoses Znaimer Loves A Tree!A tree of 40 fruits, pruning, fertilizing, and journaling our gardensListenCall Before You DigIn honour of Earth Week we interview the Director of Education & Marketing at the Ontario One Cal...ListenPests on PlantsSpring weather has everyone excited to get going in their gardens! ListenAll About The BirdsAll about the birds with Paul Oliver from the Urban Nature Store ListenEvergreens, Easter and AnemonesPruning blue spruce, lawn care, fertilizing climbing Hydrangea and fungal disease on maple trees ...ListenSpecial Guest Mark CullenA special guest and more great topical garden questionsListenFirst Day of SpringThe First Day of Spring has everyone excited to get planting, growing and eating!ListenBulbs, Lilacs and Fruit TreesTransplanting, seed starting and TLC for Birch treesListenSoil Testing & Plants for ShadeCallers are interested in plants for shadeListenFraser Hetherington and Arde Eghbali of Stokes SeedsGuests from Stokes Seeds share trends, small space choices, hot new varieties and the state of th...ListenCoffee GrindsAre coffee grinds good for potted plants? ListenThe Great Backyard Bird Count!Valentine's means it's time to join the Great Backyard Bird Count! ListenCompost, Red Worms, and Gypsy MothsQuestions on red worms, compost, moths, and creeping grass are answeredListenPost-Bloom PlantsWhat are the best techniques for post-bloom plants? ListenMore About Insect PestsWhere do spider mites & whitefly come from?ListenRoses, Bonsai and More!How to keep houseplants healthy and happy during the dark days of winterListenFungus Gnats and Flowers!Having trouble with pesky fungus gnats in your potted plants?ListenSharing Your Christmas Tree With Wildlife!Charlie explains 'best practices' when it comes to Christmas tree disposal.ListenBoxing Day BoxwoodsBoxwood replacements for Boxing DayListenEverything is Blooming!Callers share stories about blooming orchids and amaryllis. ListenThe Chrismukkah Show!Call it a Hanukkah bush or a Christmas tree - it's all about celebration!ListenPeach Trees, Banana Trees, and Christmas Trees!Callers to the Garden Show are still wanting to prune, transplant and eliminate invasive plants l...ListenFrank Takes Your CallsFrank is joined by Dennis Flanagan of Landscape Ontario to take your calls on the last weekend be...ListenTime to Feed the BirdsTransplanting elderberry, hydrangeas not blooming, and it's time to feed the birds! ListenAutumn Pruning & Fertilizing pruning & fertilizing is on many listener's mindsListenIt's Build Time!How to overwinter Dahlias, force bulbs indoors, and make Amaryllis bloom again.ListenDahlias, Hydrangea, and PoppiesCan red worms survive winter above ground?ListenOverwintering Tender PlantsListenFall FertilizerListenOf Mice, Turf and Torching Insects!ListenLavender topiary, tomato wilt and more about Hydrangeas!ListenEveryone Loves A GardenListenDisease on Zinnia, How to Transplant, Crazy Chipmunks and More!ListenFrom Pumpkins to Leaf GallUnwanted seeds in the mail? We tell you what to do with them!ListenIt's almost the "Edibles" Show!Charlie answers questions from listeners on black currants, tomatoes, lawn care and of course Hyd...ListenTomato Hornworms - Yuck!Charlie gives a blow by blow description about picking large pests off her tomatoesListenVegetable Gardens with Pests!Listeners ask about cucumber beetles, blossom end rot of tomatoesListenSeed Sowing, Soil Amendments, Pruning, and More!Listeners weigh in with vegetable garden questionsListenPesky Beetles, Deadheading, and Plants That Change Their Appearance!Clematis flowers change colour, elderberry shrub and unknown perennials just 'show up'ListenMoonflowers and Healing GardensListenPruning Flowering Shrubs, Rhubarb, and BasilListenTomatoes and How to Stress Apple Trees and Get Flowers!ListenBulbs, when to prune and lots of flowers!ListenTrees and More Trees!ListenBulbs and TubersListenSwan SongsListenThe Emails Keep ComingListenShout-Outs to Our Listeners!ListenCommunity Gardens are Now Open!ListenMore Emails!ListenLots of Emails!ListenKeep on GardeningListenEmail Show!ListenREPEAT: When to Trim Evergreens & Preparing the Lawn for SpringListenRadio from Afar!ListenTara NolenListenMore About HydrangeaListenGardening Gets DoneListenFrank's Back!Listen