The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin Podcast
1) Answers to all your emails + another visit with Paul Oliver!
Lots going on in the cyberverse for gardeners! Zoom with a horticultural society, or learn Bird Identification at birdscanada.org in preparation for The Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 13-16th. Paul Oli...Show More
2) Terry Kennedy Shares Her Orchid Expertise!
Terry Kennedy (and her husband) of 'Orchids in Our Tropics' have been growing orchids in Ontario for over 50 years! She talks about exotic travel, tropical orchids and some best practices for the home...Show More
3) Health & Happiness to All in the New Year!
Steven Biggs (foodgardenlife.com) joins the show. He's teaching courses, has just published the latest 'Canada Gardener's Journal' and is very engaged in using his "garage" for just about everything e...Show More
4) Winter Solstice Tomorrow - Longer Days Are Coming!
No phone calls means Dean & Charlie chat about all things gardening. Gifts for gardeners, emails about pomegranates & Amaryllis, and caring for your Christmas tree, now and after Christmas! Listen li...Show More
5) Birds & Amaryllis!
Paul Oliver (urbannaturestore.ca) joins Charlie & Dean in a pre-recorded episode. We chat about winter challenges for all wildlife, great gifts for nature lovers and best Poinsettia/Amaryllis care. L...Show More
6) All About Walnuts & More
Carol (in Orangeville) has a bumper crop of walnuts. Squirrels are leaving shells everywhere. Is this an issue for other plants growth? Meanwhile, Monica called to remind us wildlife refuges like http...Show More
7) Rain Garden and how to design & maintain with Sean James
Today Sean James, horticulturist, naturalist, eco-warrior and communications expert joins the show! We talk about native plants, sustainable design and the importance of beauty in our gardens. Plus c...Show More
8) Roses & Leaves - Who Knew?
Early cold and snow frustrates most gardeners. What to do with all those leaves? And can roses still be pruned? What about Magnolias? And lilacs? Perennials? Bottom line - can we re-use potting soil i...Show More
9) Best Wild Bird Food For Winter - Think High Fat Suet!
Paul Oliver (UrbanNatureStore.ca) joins Charlie in studio to share tips on wild bird support this winter. Callers want to: eliminate invasive zebra grass, prune overgrown Ficus benjamina, care for Bro...Show More
10) Harvesting Edibles with Steven Biggs
Steven Biggs (foodgardenlife.com) shares tips and tricks for growing and harvesting tender plants. Like figs, olives and lemons! Plus we discuss storing dried herbs, pruning roses and growing a money ...Show More