The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin

Mulch, Weeds, Peonies and Cyclamen. Winter is coming! Nov 16, 2024

Can there be too many leaves on the garden beds? What about storing calla lilies overwinter? Will roses survive after being stripped by Japanese beetles earlier in the season? And lots more... Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Leave the leaves? And more on Pruning! Nov 09, 2024

Pruning Rose of Sharon, Bougainvillea, a cedar hedge, and Clematis. Great tip to repel squirrels, and should we put small rocks in the bottom of pots when planting? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pesky Roots, Squirrels and Cats! Nov 02, 2024

Callers have tips for controlling cats indoors and squirrels outdoors. Roots growing into raised gardens, storing tender bulbs overwinter and indoor tropical plants defoliating. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Overwintering Tender Bulbs Oct 26, 2024

Caring for Dipladenia, Lisianthus, and Dahlia tubers over the winter is topical. Keeping a plant-eating cat under control, and Hydrangeas with no flowers are also covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Winter is Coming! Fertilizers, transplanting and indoor plant care are all addressed this week. Oct 19, 2024

This week it's all about fall lawn fertilizer, pruning Holly and Dogwood, transplanting and insects on plants coming indoors for the winter. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Overwintering Tender Bulbs, Amaryllis, Strawberries and More! Oct 12, 2024

Brussels sprouts with no sprouts! Overwintering Dahlias, Canna lilies, strawberries and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning, Potting Mixes, and Blight! Oct 05, 2024

Boxwood and tomato blight, pruning lilacs and honeysuckle shrubs, and burying pots of hostas and redbud plants are all covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Milkweed and Lilies From Seed, and Those Pesky Rabbits! Sep 28, 2024

Lots about pruning: rose of Sharon, Limelight Hydrangea and more. Listeners call about the joy of Hummingbird moths and the sorrow of mealy bugs! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Fall is the New Spring! Sep 21, 2024

Jonas Spring (Ecoman.ca) joins us to talk about recent flooding and how to ameliorate it's effects in our gardens. We speak of condos as cliff gardens, and all those little sprigs of growth popping up in between sidewalk slabs. He refers to these areas as Alvar Ecosystems. Callers are starting to think about bringing the tropical plants inside for winter! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Best Pollinators in my Garden Now! Sep 14, 2024

Callers have lawn issues: grubs, overseeding etc. Beets are being eaten, dead boxwood needs a replacement and when to prune Weigela and rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) are topical. Meanwhile, Charlie shares some great plant tips to support late season pollinators! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning, Roses and Lawn Care Sep 07, 2024

Listeners ask about roses: super tall this year, early defoliation and how to avoid disease in the future? Lawns: when & what order to apply (1) nematodes, (2) fall fertilizer, (3) topdressing and seed? When to prune Magnolia and 'Bloomerang' lilac also topical this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Autumn Is All About Repair and Rejuvenation! Aug 31, 2024

Though it's not technically autumn, the shorter days and cooler weather has us all in a fall kind of mind. Now is the perfect time for lawn repair, old privet hedge rejuvenation, and Iris division. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

How do you keep fall mums alive over the winter? Aug 24, 2024

Propagating beets, growing dormant perennials and overwintering Hydrangeas in pots are a few of our topics today on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Harvest Time! Aug 17, 2024

Callers are interested in tomato blight, slugs, fall fertilizing and black spot on roses. Charlie is all about eating peppers, eggplants, carrots, tomatoes and herbs. Time for a BLT! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

How to Control Plants Out of Control! Aug 10, 2024

Trumpet vine, goutweed and lily of the valley roaming the neighborhood. Slugs galore, diseased roses and more. All on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

How Important is Organic Matter in Soil? Aug 03, 2024

Potting mix toxicity for cats, carrots going to seed, early defoliation of trees, and a long-time gardener wants to know about amending her soil. And more, of course, about Hydrangeas! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Green Tomatoes and Pesky Mosquitoes! Jul 27, 2024

Lots of rain means lots of mosquitoes. One caller has a novel solution. Tomatoes with no flowers and chipmunks tunneling beneath the air conditioner. What to do? Listen to this week's episode of the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Japanese Beetles - Trap or Not? Jul 20, 2024

When to harvest garlic, how and when to prune rose of Sharon, including a lecture on appropriate soil amendments. Is it ok to add eggshells, wood ash and coffee grounds to your garden soil? Find out on this week's episode of the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Will Boxwood Survive in the Long Term? Jul 13, 2024

Yellow leaves on Katsura, box tree moth persistence and a tiny Redbud in a pot are all covered this week. Plus, how to feed Venus flytrap? Hollyhock from seed, pesky deer flies and more on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pests and more Pests! Jul 06, 2024

Squirrels stealing peaches, aphids on petunias, scale on Magnolia and fungus on cherry trees. It's that time of year when we look for solutions and plan to better prevent problems next season. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Spotty leaves, Wilting Clematis, not Mention Hungry Rabbits! Jun 29, 2024

Overgrown tropicals, Hydrangea leaf-tiers and white fly on Hibiscus. Disappearing trilliums and beans being munched by rabbits. It's a busy show full of pesky pests! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pests of all Kinds this Week! Jun 22, 2024

Poison ivy, invasive lawn weeds, Lily leaf beetles and horse tails (Equisetum) - all really not wanted. What to do? Listen up tips and tricks this week on The Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Tulips Bulbs Found in Frig! Jun 15, 2024

From Plumeria, peony and Dipladenia not blooming, to boxwood and dogwood failing to thrive, to well preserved refrigerated tulip bulbs - the garden show is full of fun and entertaining information this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A Great Tree in the Wrong Spot! Jun 08, 2024

What to do in a small yard with a 15 year old Autumn Blaze maple tree? Lovely tree with no room to really expand. Ant hills, non-blooming Lilacs, Hibiscus and orchids, and how come mushrooms are growing in the lawn? Busy show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All About Boxwood Jun 01, 2024

The Box Tree Moth is wreaking havoc on many gardens in southern Ontario and beyond. We discuss identifying the pest, pesticides (BTK) to control, and callers chime in with best replacements for boxwood. Overgrown lilac, and the search for Campanula isophylla also covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Watering, Pruning, Transplanting and More! May 25, 2024

Paul Gellatly aka The Tattooed Gardener.ca joins Dean and Charlie in studio for a rollicking show. The 'piss-off plant' (Plectranthus caninus) is said to keep cats and other mammals away. Pruning Hydrangeas, whether to dead-head petunias and controlling what might be Robber Flies are all discussed. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's Planting Weekend! May 18, 2024

Lots going in in our gardens - transplanting rhubarb, black spot on roses (so early!), whether to change potting mix from year to year, cutting back perennials, making and using compost, and 30 year old Wisteria that needs a new support. Whew! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Attracting Birds to your Garden May 12, 2024

Paul Oliver from the Urban Nature Store joins us to share tips on migrating birds. Hummingbirds, Baltimore Orioles and Cardinals feature including best placement for birdfeeders. Ostrich ferns, moss in the lawn and apple trees are discussed too. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Poison Ivy & 100 Year Old Jade Plant! May 04, 2024

Callers want recommendations for vines in shade, small garden shrubs, eliminating poison ivy, and when can we plant our vegetable seeds outside? An ancient jade plant is also ailing. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Hammerhead Worms! Apr 27, 2024

A new invasive species called Hammerhead Worms has arrived in Ontario. Be aware of flat-headed worms - do not touch with bare hands, squash them to kill and report via iNaturalist.ca or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Take pictures first to confirm sighting. Meanwhile, pruning Forsythia, planting Dahlias, moving Hydrangea and Holy/Thai basil seed germination are all discussed this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All Over the Garden this Week, All By Myself! Apr 20, 2024

Lots of questions for both indoor and outdoor plants. What to do when your Aloe vera flowers? Cyclamen care, and yellow leaves on Hibiscus. Outside: changing Hydrangea bloom colour, dormant spray for old apple tree, hosting a wedding in a hayfield, and roots growing under a swimming pool. Whew! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Supporting Horticulture for Residents in Long Term Care Apr 13, 2024

Charlie is presenting for Union Villa on Apr 25th, plus don't forget Riverdale Hort is fundraising with bags of worm castings - gold for your garden! Questions include: lawns, climbing roses, Bloomerang Lilac and Ivory Silk Lilac trees. African violets, Gardenias and more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Spring - So Many Questions & Concerns! Apr 06, 2024

When to wake up Dahlias? When and how to prune raspberries? When to uncover hardy Kiwi vines? And should anyone ever plant porcelain vine in a shady garden? We're all over the garden this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Early Easter + Early Spring Mar 30, 2024

Clover for lawns, coffee grounds and banana peels for gardens, and pH testing for mauve Hydrangea blooms are a few of the issues discussed on the Garden Show today. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Welcome Spring! Mar 23, 2024

Snow abounds after weeks of unseasonal warm weather. How will the flora and fauna cope? Listen for tips, tricks and lots of great garden info this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Early Bird Migration Mar 16, 2024

Warm weather means birds are on the move earlier than average. Paul Oliver from the Urban Nature Store says, keep your feeders clean and full. PLUS be aware of exposed windows with trees nearby that would typically have leaves. Protect the birds with decals or dabbers. We also discuss root pruning tropical Hibiscus, seeds, squirrels and whether dryer lint can ever be used by birds when building their nests. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Our Thumbs are Getting Itchy for Gardening! Mar 09, 2024

Such a mild winter has everyone ready to get dirty. Planting seeds, tubers, newly purchased plants - even seedlings are part of the show today. Pruning and transplanting container grown evergreens features on the show too. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Still Too Early to Plant! Mar 02, 2024

Mild weather means everyone wants to get gardening. But, it's still too early! Perfect time to spray fruit trees and berry bushes with Dormant Oil to prevent insects and diseases this season. Hold off on planting tomato seeds indoors too! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What a Mild Winter! Feb 24, 2024

With virtually no frost in the ground, and temperatures warm enough to enable grub movement, skunks, raccoons and starlings are having a field day digging and pecking our turf. Bulbs are starting to pop up too. Pruning a cedar hedge, deterring rabbits, and caring for indoor plants also a consideration of the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

More About the Birds! Feb 17, 2024

Paul Oliver from the Urban Nature Store joins us again to chat about the unsettled weather and it's impact on birds. Robins, squirrels and available water ranks high during the show. Callers also have good and bad fungus gnat experiences. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Nothing Brings Joy like Flowers! Feb 10, 2024

Providing the right conditions for blooming Amaryllis, Hibiscus, holly and black currants all covered today on the Garden Show. Air plants (Tillandsia) and spider plants are also discussed. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All About Orchids! Feb 03, 2024

Terry Kennedy from the Southern Ontario Orchid Society joins the show to share her tips and tricks to growing healthy, happy orchids. This week we also discuss growing holly from seed, and garlic in the garden. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Let's Talk Edibles! Jan 27, 2024

Steven Biggs (foodgardenlife.com) joins us to share his knowledge about growing figs in Ontario, and other insights for the home gardener. We also discuss just how sexy soil can be, and a listener calls about jumping worms in her garden. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Baby It's Cold Outside! Jan 20, 2024

Indoor gardening is on deck this episode. African violets, Fig trees, Laurel (bay leaf tree), Gerberas and potted pussy willows. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Fruit Flies vs Fungus Gnats Jan 13, 2024

Which is it? If no potted plants indoors it must be fruit flies! More about garlic - varieties, timing to plant and harvest. Forcing tulips in pots and overwintering Bougainvillea in the basement. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Spreading Kindness this Year Jan 06, 2024

Growing edibles indoors, outdoors and even on an unheated porch are completely on trend this year. Pruning geraniums, Hibiscus, Wisteria and more. Watering orchids and convincing Christmas cactus to bloom. All on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Hoya Update + Found Bulbs! Dec 30, 2023

Pruning climbing roses and Wisteria, Amaryllis and Hoya lacking flowers, bulbs to plant around rhubarb and a jade plant dropping leaves - these are some of the discussion topics this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Figs, Alstroemeria and the Hunt for Hoya! Dec 23, 2023

Questions & answers from callers about growing fig trees. The search for Hoya plants, growing Lemon Cypress, spider plants and more this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Mild Weather and Plant-Eating Cats! Dec 16, 2023

Daffodils are growing, tools for branch removal, growing mistletoe (why would you?), fertilizing turf, fungus gnats and cats that eat plants. All this and more on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Learn About Charlie's Favourite Tomato! Dec 09, 2023

Definitive information to control fungus gnats on indoor potted plants, an old palm is dropping leaves, and does cayenne pepper keep squirrels out of birdfeed? If so, how do the birds feel about the hot pepper?!? Tomato varieties, amaryllis and more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Festive Plants are on the Agenda Today! Dec 02, 2023

Christmas cactus pruning and watering - plus the one that got eaten out in the garden! Poinsettia care, orchids, reiger Begonias, Fuchsia and how to use small evergreens as decor in planters. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Support the Wild Birds in your Yard Over Winter Nov 25, 2023

Paul Oliver of the Urban Nature Store joins us in-studio to share great tips about keeping birds fed, watered and safe over the winter. On the same over-winter topic we discuss strawberries, Dahlias and how often we should fertilize Christmas cactus. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A Mild Fall Plus Memories of Fantastic Tomatoes! Nov 18, 2023

Mild weather means garlic is sprouting and roses are blooming now. More about overwintering tropical plants, Emerald Cedar demise, and lemon trees indoors. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Winter is Coming - but We're Excited for Spring! Nov 11, 2023

Winter protection for tender roses, pruning Rose of Sharon and Lilac outdoors, plus trimming Mandevilla and Jasmine indoors. Keep those pruners sharp! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A Series of Events Nov 04, 2023

Callers are keen to learn about everbearing raspberries, low maintenance plants for a Seniors Centre, pruning purple leaf sandcherry, overwintering: potted geraniums, lavender and strawberries in a moss-lined hanging basket. Figs at the end of the show, plus a new found bag of tender tubers from last spring. And the phones are glitchy. What to do??? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Gardeners are Moving Indoors This Week Oct 28, 2023

Charlie is still planting bulbs outdoors, but callers want information about lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana), mini-roses, umbrella plant (Schefflera), cactus and transplanting crown of thorns (Euphorbia) indoors. Cutting back Hydrangea, transplanting a volunteer pine tree and caring for Rose of Sharon - all covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Bulbs, Bark and Flower Boxes Oct 21, 2023

Get your bulbs in the ground now. Questions include: re-using soil in containers, overwintering geraniums and roses, planting grass seed, and are vegetable seeds labelled GMO? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Hungry Skunks and Birds! Oct 14, 2023

Paul Oliver joins in again to share tips for keeping birds happy and healthy all winter. Plant evergreens for shelter is one of his mantras. When to plant grass seed, and when to prune flowering shrubs all covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Winter Turf Care is Top of Mind This Week! Oct 07, 2023

Top dressing, over-seeding and fall fertilizing lawns are all covered this week. Plus pruning Magnolia, Rose of Sharon, garlic and tree Peonies. What can possibly grow beneath a pine tree that keeps shedding needles? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The Summer of Powdery Mildew Sep 30, 2023

Pruning tropical Hibiscus before coming indoors, Hydrangea that don't bloom and fruit flies! This time of year we have it all, including lots of fungal diseases like powdery mildew. To avoid mildew consider more sun and air circulation in your gardens. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Why Do So Many People Want to Eradicate Clover? Sep 23, 2023

Not for the first time a caller wants to know when and how to kill clover. I don't understand why. It's self-sustaining (no fertilizer or irrigation required) plus it's wonderful plant for pollinators. We take calls about Limelight Hydrangea, Hybrid Tea roses, gardening for the first time in a condo, and is there still time to plant perennials? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All For The Birds Sep 16, 2023

Paul Oliver (Urban Nature Store) joins us again in studio. Lots of great tips on feeding and supporting wild birds included. Plants to support birds, dog strangling vine toxicity, and which birds eats meal worms - all included on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Charlie gets some love from a fan! Sep 09, 2023

Morning glory that don't flower, roses with spots, chlorotic tree peony and a bumper crop of peaches are covered this week. Privet hedge rejuvenation, winter care of Weigela and Hydrangea, plus positive feedback is pretty sweet too! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

End of Summer Blight and Invasives! Sep 02, 2023

Sept 2: Invasive plants and animals like bindweed and moles are wreaking havoc for some gardeners. Tomatoes with blight, wilting Clematis and Hydrangeas that grow so fast the blooms are buried. All thoroughly discussed on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Breaking News! Season 2 of Healing Gardens Launches! Aug 26, 2023

Soil recipe for cactus, 90 year old peonies, and controlling lily of the valley. Another epic Garden Show! 5 brand new episodes of Healing Gardens set to launch on Vision TV; 9pm (EST); Sept 4th. Watch every Monday until Oct 2nd! Or, go to https://www.visiontv.ca/shows/healing-gardens/ Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Rabbits, Rose of Sharon, Turf and Catalpa Trees Aug 20, 2023

This week we discuss Boxwood Tree moth, non-blooming Hydrangea, white bleeding heart, garlic and Sweetshrub 'Aphrodite'. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Are coffee grounds good for the garden? Aug 12, 2023

Coffee grounds, clover, boxwood tree moth, diseased cucumbers, lacecap Hydrangeas and more. All thoroughly discussed on the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Plants Not Blooming, and More About Japanese Beetles Aug 05, 2023

Mums that stopped blooming (they really shouldn't have started yet!), no blooms on morning glory and roses, cedar mulch around rhododendrons, trimming Lavender and how to control dog strangling vine! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Can flowers actually change colour from year to year? Jul 29, 2023

Callers are replacing dead trees, experiencing critters and diseases in their gardens, and finding lilies changing colour from year to year. What's up with that? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lilacs, Wisteria, Fruit trees and Hibiscus. All need attention now Jul 22, 2023

Lilacs too tall, Wisteria fruit (pods), spraying fruit trees and Hibiscus dropping buds. And does Cosmos make a good hedge? What about transplanting shrubs now? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Japanese Beetles are in the Garden! Jul 16, 2023

It's not only Japanese Beetles being pests in our gardens now, also powdery mildew, squirrels and more. Tune in to hear about tips and solutions to these issues, plus what does it mean when a plant drops all it's leaves now? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning Wisteria & Binocular Bonanza! Jul 08, 2023

Wayne calls in with a big thank you after winning binoculars 2 weeks ago from the Urban Nature Store. Meanwhile callers want to know more about pruning Wisteria, replacing Birch trees, and controlling Japanese beetles on roses. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Happy Canada Day! Jul 01, 2023

Pruning clematis for maximum blooms and wondering when and how to prune Wisteria for the same reason. Spotty leaves on beans and beets likely due to heat and lack of water. Black leaves in lawn? And what about all the smoke in the air - will it affect the quality of our vegetables? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The Story of the Grape Jun 17, 2023

Charlie provides a full answer for a caller from last week re: grapes. This weeks callers want to know more about aphids on roses, non-blooming peonies, and the differences between different irises. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Dog Strangling Vine! Jun 10, 2023

Callers have questions about Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Clematis not blooming, when to divide Iris' and coping with infestations like Dog Strangling Vine, Box Tree Moths and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

May 24 Weekend Means: Let's Get Planting! May 20, 2023

Birds eating beans, raspberries in the rhubarb, hardening off seedlings, choosing soil for planters, researching native plant nurseries and bark damage on maples - all covered on the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Is It Time to Plant Outside Yet? May 13, 2023

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Who knew squirrels eat young leaves of Japanese Maple! May 06, 2023

So much going on in gardens now. Unhappy Magnolia, chewed Japanese Maples, ancient Lilacs in need of rejuvenation, and trees that refuse to flower. Indoors Anthurium, Spider plants and Dieffenbachia need attention too! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Spring has truly sprung! The questions come in hot and heavy this week on the Garden Show Apr 29, 2023

Lawns with grubs, Hibiscus' needing transplanting, mini daffs with no flowers, compost creation, and what can possibly grow under a mature Norway maple? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Rejuvenating Old Privet and Red Currants is on Callers Mind's this Week Apr 22, 2023

Ancient Privet hedges and red currants need attention. Along with insects on Hibiscus, controlling slugs in Hostas, and eliminating goutweed in a raspberry patch. Not to mention dividing Delphiniums and planting wildflower seeds. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Unseasonable warmth = In the Garden! Apr 15, 2023

Callers need info about lavender, pruning roses, optimal apple tree care, rhododendrons, Easter Lilies, and lawn rejuvenation. It's a full hour this week on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Dormant Oil Spray Now to protect roses, fruit trees, crab apples and more Apr 08, 2023

Charlie reports back on recommended roses, and we discuss pruning and spraying with dormant oil now. Callers have questions about overfertilized lawns, seed starting, transplanting, pruning and dividing perennials. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Redbud seedlings, soil and Chayote homework! Apr 01, 2023

Charlie reports back on growing Chayote, listeners want to know more about transplanting seedlings, caring for waxed Amaryllis, Gardenias, mini-roses and Clematis pruning tips. Stay tuned next week for Charlie's rose picks for a caller! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Invigorate Your Plants! Mar 25, 2023

Callers want to prune climbing roses, restore old Clematis, eliminate Bamboo and grow Chayote. Dahlias and blind Daffodils come up too! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Time to Get Growing! Mar 18, 2023

Callers want to know more about propagating tuberous Begonia, Canna lily, Coleus and Poppy seeds. We discuss rose care and whether hybrid pepper seeds will breed true to type. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

So Many Successes! Mar 11, 2023

Callers are reaping the benefits of following past advice with lots of great stories. Pruning indoors is popular - spider plants, Hibiscus and Jade plants are all thriving. Great groundcovers for sun, fertilizer for trees and lots more on this week's Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A Search for Clematis Mar 04, 2023

We're on the cusp of spring and caller's are thinking both indoors and out. C. 'Blue Angel' is high on a caller's list, potted bulbs and cedars peeled open in the latest dump of snow. What to do? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Sexy Soil Feb 25, 2023

I'm zooming with the Riverdale Hort Society on March 8th and my topic is 'Sexy Soil'. Everyone is in a tizzy! Plus we talk about overgrown Hibiscus, pussy willow branches, petunias from seed, ice damage to trees and paperwhite Narcissus that won't bloom. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What's with this Weather? Feb 18, 2023

From super cold, to super mild. February has been challenging for wildlife, plants and people! But we're getting ready to plant seeds, prune properly and control overwintering insects - like scale on Euonymus. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

If it's not Amaryllis, it's Clematis on everyone's minds this week! Feb 11, 2023

Digging plants to take on a move, pruning Mandevilla indoors, avoiding pests on fruit trees, and shearing Junipers - just some of the topics we discuss on today's Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Enjoy Flowers Indoors! Feb 04, 2023

This week we discuss caring for Hoya, Cyclamen, Geranium cuttings, baby Amaryllis, Orchids, Calla Lilies and pruning Forsythia branches to bloom indoors. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Orchids and Everything Else on Your Minds Jan 28, 2023

Orchid expert, Terry Kennedy joins the Garden Show to share her expertise and promote the SOOS.ca Orchid Show on Feb 11 & 12 from 11-4pm at the Toronto Botanical Gardens. Callers get great advice from her, plus we discuss geraniums over the winter, dated seeds, and tropical Hibiscus. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Amaryllis, Hibiscus, Mandevilla, succulents and next week Orchids! Jan 21, 2023

Callers has lots going on with overwintering tropical plants indoors. Plus we talk raspberry pruning, adding organic matter, landscape fabric and cutting branches now for indoor blooms. Next week Terry Kennedy from the Southern Ontario Orchid Society joins us! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Fruit trees, Cyclamen and what grows in dappled shade? Jan 14, 2023

We learn more about hazelnuts, apples, carrot borers, grape vines and always a bit more about Amaryllis! Shrinking overgrown Dracaena, caring for Cyclamen and pruning cedars and junipers are also covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Voles and bunny rabbits eating the Garden! Jan 07, 2023

We discuss repelling critters from the garden with great tips from some of our listeners. When to prune maples and birch trees is covered, along with some tips for growing asparagus fern. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Is it too late to plant tulips??? Dec 31, 2022

We talk about weather, organic matter, strawberry management, Allium and tulip bulbs, and when to take cuttings from a 'Mother' geranium. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

My Potatoes are Sprouting in Storage! Dec 17, 2022

Tips from listeners include potato sprouting instructions, with lots of questions about indoor tropicals including: Amaryllis, Bromeliads, Begonia, Dipladenia, Stephanotis and Gladiolus. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's time for "seasonal" plants! Dec 10, 2022

Outdoors the gardens have been put to bed. But indoors we discuss Amaryllis, Frosty Fern, orchids, Cypress trees with lights, African violets and potatoes sprouting in storage. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Charlie's Homework from last week: Kiwi vines and roses! Dec 03, 2022

Callers want to know what to do with roses and Sedum. In pots, not yet planted. And we discuss paperwhite Narcissus, Clematis, blooming Hellebores and raspberries this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Mums, Gerberas, African Violets & Kiwi Plants Nov 26, 2022

Potatoes sprouting early indoors, Viburnum shrubs with beetles next spring, roses that need transplanting and African Violets that are refusing to flower. This week we are all over the map on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Late Season Plant Purchases Nov 19, 2022

Everyone loves a great deal and plantaholics are no exception. Fall sales can be tantalizing, but what to do with pots of plants when the snow if falling? This topic and more are covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Charlie is back again - doing the Garden Show live! Nov 12, 2022

Callers have bulbs on their minds. Garlic and amaryllis are covered. What about leaving potted plants outside all winter? And what height do we do our final lawn trim at? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All About Autumn Oct 15, 2022

Today's show covers: potting soil with 'white stuff' inside, when to plant garlic and Forsythia, transplanting coneflowers, saving succulents from a window box, and overwintering ferns indoors. We're always running the gamut on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

How Much Fall Clean Up is Really Required? Oct 08, 2022

Callers want to know about: when to dig Dahlias, Bokashi Composting, pruning Mandevilla indoors, hosta leaf clean up and can we eat carrot tops? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It seemed like this might be another orchid show - then the phone rang... Oct 01, 2022

Lots about pruning today - tropical Hibiscus, yews, and Wisteria. Overwintering rhododendrons, peonies in pots, trees planted too deep, and of course, orchids! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Squirrels in the Bulbs! Sep 24, 2022

Preparing herbs, and tropical Mandevilla to come inside for winter, beating squirrels with blood meal, and pruning Sedum next June to avoid September collapse - all covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's the Time of Year For Lawns and Tropical Plants Sep 17, 2022

Today we cover autumn lawn maintenance (mowing, fertilizing and mushrooms), Dahlias, Spider Plants, Gardenias and pruning techniques for Oak Leaf Hydrangeas and Rose of Sharon. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's September and the Hort Societies/Garden Clubs are back in action! Sep 10, 2022

This episode features: taking Hibiscus cuttings, elevating an Asparagus patch, transplanting rhubarb and sharing Dahlia tubers. Plus Yuccas, Hydrangeas, apple tree rejuvenation and mini roses. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

September means: lawns, pruning and leaf damage. What and when to do it? Sep 03, 2022

Box tree moths, morning glory not flowering, lawns are messy, Catalpa have spots; and when do we prune all those different perennial flowers? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Will corn gluten control crabgrass now? Aug 27, 2022

Answers to all your garden questions - climbing roses, non-flowering Hydrangea, early defoliation of Katsura trees, pruning cedar hedges and how to control crabgrass. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pruning: Raspberries, Shrubs, Climbing Roses and Suckers on Trees Aug 20, 2022

What's a weed and what's a plant? The Garden Show covers the gamut this week, from watering to pruning to composting - with a little marriage counselling thrown in for good measure! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Tips and Tricks from our Listeners! Aug 13, 2022

Save water, butterflies and bees with simple tricks. Controlling Magnolia scale, spots on beans and honeysuckle as both a groundcover and a climbing vine - all covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Mildew on peony, whitefly on Hibiscus. And now, on to Christmas Cactus! Aug 06, 2022

Callers have issues with a few pests, pruning to rejuvenate the garden, and what about slowing down all those cantaloupe and melon flowers? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Orchids & Harvest Jul 30, 2022

Terry Kennedy from the Southern Ontario Orchid Society joins us to chat about all things orchid - including her feelings about ice cubes on the roots of tropical plants! We discuss vines for privacy, amaryllis and issues with tomatoes, cucumbers and green beans.

Potato Beetles, Aphids and Bugs on Garlic Jul 23, 2022

Tomatoes not producing fruit, propagating an old orange tree, bugs and the debate continues whether sheep or cattle manure is best! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lavender Scones you say?!! Jul 16, 2022

Dean shares his grandmother's recipe - next week. Meanwhile callers have questions about pests, invasive violets, too much or not enough water for geraniums, and how can you possibly tell tomatoes apart until they set fruit? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Sustainable Horticulture and a Few Pest Solutions Jul 09, 2022

Pests on beans, honey locust trees, brussels sprouts and rhubarb. But then a final call from Monica brings up a great book by Douglas Tallamy, "Bringing Nature Home". All about growing native plants to support local fauna. He and Charlie are huge fans of biodiversity! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The Theme is Varmints! Jul 02, 2022

Potato beetles, Elder borers, chipmunks and squirrels dominate the show today. Meanwhile why do some garlic plants have scapes and others don't? Yellow leaves on Hibiscus, Basil with spots and just how often should we fertilize tomatoes? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Bugs & More Bugs + Transplanting Jun 18, 2022

Callers have issues with: brown spots on sage, Red Lily Leaf Beetles, Aphids and even Fungus Gnats on indoor plants. And when is the best time to transplant a peony? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's Almost the Rhubarb Show! Jun 11, 2022

Several callers have issues with their rhubarb. Dean absolutely loves rhubarb and waxes on poetically about desserts from the past and present. Rabbits are eating roses, dogs are peeing on lawns, and everyone wants Trilliums close to home in their gardens. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Tulips, Tomatoes and Treats for Birds Jun 04, 2022

Callers want to control aphids on Lupins, transplant milkweed, and eliminate weeds growing in a walkway. Plus feed tomatoes, plant honeysuckle in a pot and rejuvenate rhubarb. All in a day on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Sheep vs Cattle Manure May 28, 2022

Sheep manure, like other animal manures, is a natural slow-release fertilizer. Any composted manure provides important organic matter and will benefit your garden. Charlie believes sheep manure is slightly better than cattle manure for the home gardener. Callers also want ideas for fast growing, hummingbird attracting vines, orchid care, wisteria pruning and boxwood replacement ideas once the Box Tree Moth has invaded. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Long Weekend = Time to Plant! May 21, 2022

Callers want to know more about lawn issues including: over-seeding, grubs, bent grass and clover. Ornamental onions (Allium) is discussed along with yummy cherry tomatoes! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All Over The Garden May 14, 2022

Callers want to know about: tomatoes in pots, tulips growing inside a rose bush (!), whether to late to dormant spray apples, weeds in the lawn and paving stones (of course), Dahlias and when to plant outside, colour control of Hydrangeas, and what to do about shrubs that grow under the fence from next door?

Charlie reports LIVE from Mexico! May 07, 2022

No, Charlie is not on holiday. She's there with a crew taping another episode of doc series Healing Gardens, premiering on Vision TV May 23rd at 9pm EDT. Meanwhile callers in Ontario want to know more about: ants, tree trimming, planting yews on a steep slope, pruning Mandevilla, deadheading bulbs and waking up a trumpet vine. And when can we plant our tomatoes outside? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Catching Up On Emails! Apr 30, 2022

Charlie and Dean Hollin do the entire show with no live call-in, just email questions that have been piling up. Lawn care, soil amending with organic matter, bird seed debris, rubber tree care, aphid infestation prevention and some suggested vines to replace a raspberry patch. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Earth Day 2022 Apr 23, 2022

Callers from all over, with questions from all over too! Transplanting pussy willow, soil issues, crabgrass control, orchids, Amaryllis, butterfly bush, white clover and Stephanotis. You name it we cover it this week on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Turns into the Pruning Show! Apr 16, 2022

Lots of calls today about pruning; hedges, roses and overwintering geraniums. Plus whether to replace container soil every year, when to dormant spray and how to eliminate thistles. Spring is clearly in the air! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lots About Pruning Apr 09, 2022

Callers are keen to get out into their gardens and do some maintenance. Saskatoon/Serviceberry shrubs, Butterfly bush, Pee Gee Hydrangeas, (herbaceous) perennial Hibiscus, Bougainvillea and climbing roses are on people's to do lists. Soil testing, planting wild flower seeds and more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Lots to Learn About Shrubbery Apr 02, 2022

Callers want to know about Ninebark, Elder, Hydrangea and Quince. When to prune to promote flowers and fruit comes up. Along with Amaryllis, and other tropical plant care tips feature this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

First Show of the Spring! Mar 26, 2022

Listeners want to know more about pruning clematis, transplanting strawberries, keeping Poinsettias alive and tapping sugar maples.

They're Not Called Gypsy Moths Any Longer Mar 19, 2022

The new common name for 'Gypsy' moth (Lymantria dispar) is Spongy moth. It refers to the little brown fuzzy egg masses that resemble sponges. Be on the lookout in tree bark, walls and fences now. Scrape out and destroy! We chat about roses, gro lights, catmint, and best blends of grass seed to use on your lawn. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Plant Sunflowers for Ukraine Mar 12, 2022

Caller Rita, suggests everyone plants yellow sunflowers this year in support for Ukraine. Included this week we talk Hibiscus and aphids, poison ivy, pruning and propagating lilacs, jade plants and snake plants. A bit of garden design sneaks into the show too. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It Turns into the Hibiscus Show! Mar 05, 2022

Calls and emails from listeners who want to know pruning, fertilizing, propagating and transplanting tips for Hibiscus - even hardy Hibiscus (Rose of Sharon). Cacti, succulents, geraniums and Junipers are also discussed this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Weeds and more weeds! Feb 26, 2022

Weeds in lawns and vegetable gardens, emerald cedars that keep dying, planting into sandy soil, choosing vines for a sunny fence, and rejuvenating a rose hedge. All are covered on the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What to do with lost and now found bulbs? Feb 19, 2022

An email and call prompts Charlie to share the best way to deal with spring bulbs that never made it into the garden. Overgrown cedars, seed starting, lime trees and gypsy moth control are just a few more examples of what's covered on the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

All About Orchids Feb 12, 2022

Terry Kennedy owner of Orchids in Our Tropics joins the garden show to share tips and techniques on how to be successful with orchids. Watering, fertilizing, and pruning are just some of the topics covered today. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

On Birds and Foxes Feb 05, 2022

Special guest Paul Oliver from The Urban Nature Store discusses all about supporting the wild birds in winter. Frank Proctor calls in and goads Charlie into sharing her story about randy foxes in her backyard. And callers want to know about Christmas cactus' and garden rejuvenation. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

(Almost) All About Fertilizing Jan 29, 2022

Questions about fungus gnats, Helleborus, mini roses, geraniums, tulips, Bromeliads, mulch and orchids planted into pots with no drainage are all connected to: when and what kind of fertilizer to use. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Wilted Christmas Cactus and What Now with the Amaryllis? Jan 22, 2022

Dean Hollin (co-host) was warned - it's all about Amaryllis this month. He's even sending me pictures of his flowering bulb! When to prune Hibiscus, fertilize orchids and is hen manure appropriate for indoor plants? All covered on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's Another Amaryllis Show! Jan 15, 2022

Callers and email questions continue on the care and maintenance of Amaryllis. Fungus gnats, Bromeliads and wrapping evergreens for winter protection are also covered this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What to do with Big Old Houseplants? Jan 08, 2022

Callers want to know how to cure powdery mildew on African violets, transplant big old Aloe vera, crown of thorns and Ficus plants, and get some blooms on an Epiphyllum. Pharoah ants and Japanese maple pruning are also addressed this week on the Garden Show. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

A New Year and a New Garden Show! Jan 04, 2022

Houseplants like Hoya, Amaryllis, Christmas cactus and geraniums are covered this week. Plus we talk about how to control lilac suckers coming up near a foundation. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Just Found More Bulbs! Dec 18, 2021

It's better to plant any found bulbs under the ground before it freezes, rather than trying to save them until spring. Propagating Osage oranges, dealing with coneflower rosette mites and window decals to protect birds from crashing. All on the Garden Show this week. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

It's Christmas Cactus Time! Dec 11, 2021

Callers and emailers want to know why their Christmas cactus have dropped their buds (likely too much water, or not enough, or they were moved), or they haven't set any buds. Poinsettias dropping leaves, Bougainvillea doing the same, and is it too late to plant garlic? All this and more on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What Do Sow Bugs Eat? Dec 04, 2021

We answer the question above plus lots more on the the Garden Show this week. How late is it ok to fertilize the lawn, why is it so hard to get Wisteria to bloom, and how come Gardenias never thrive indoors in the winter? By the way, sow bugs eat decaying organic matter, not live plants! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

How To Overwinter Plants in Pots Outdoors Nov 27, 2021

Callers want to know how to keep mini roses and butterfly bushes alive overwinter in pots. And is it too late to fertilize the lawn? What about tulips - can we still plant them? And is it possible to grow vegetables indoors over the winter? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

More about Hydrangeas, Planting Wildflowers and Slime Mold (yuck!) Nov 20, 2021

Dean Hollin co-hosts again. He's a keen gardener with lots of his own questions. Meanwhile listeners have questions about Anthurium, Amaryllis, winter rose care and catmint that's taking over the driveway. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio!

Dean Hollin Joins the Garden Show Nov 13, 2021

New co-host Dean Hollin, steps up big time on the Garden Show. He brings plant cuttings, questions from his own garden, and lots of energy and fun. Meanwhile callers want info about: composting, pruning evergreens, choosing a ninebark variety and what to do when garlic starts growing early. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio!

We Get Frost! Nov 06, 2021

First hard frost means all the plants know it's time to go dormant. The last mow for lawns and fall fertilizer application is now. Lower your mower since this is the also the shortest cut of the year - somewhere between 2 - 4 inches (5-10cm). Callers are putting away Dahlias, sticking Amaryllis into the dark, and wondering about overwintering fig trees.

When to Plant Garlic and How to Overwinter Hostas Oct 30, 2021

Can mini roses survive outside overwinter? Can Hosta plants survive in pots? And how come my Plum tree never has any plums?

Winter is Coming! Oct 23, 2021

Callers want to know more about winter preparation for their gardens - composting (including infested apples), to prune or not Butterfly Bush, overwintering geraniums and Calla lilies, removing stumps and making Poinsettias turn into Christmas plants!

What to do with Potted Plants Over the Winter? Oct 16, 2021

Multi questions this week about (a) how to bring tender tropical plants indoors and (b) overwintering hardy potted plants outdoors. Overgrown pussy willows, boxwood hedges, Aloe vera and Amaryllis care all covered this week on the Garden Show!

Frank Came Back! Oct 09, 2021

After a lengthy absence Frank Proctor joined the Garden Show for the last time. He has been struggling with anxiety and depression, but with appropriate medication hopefully he will feel a lot better soon. Callers into the show were very supportive, and wanted to know about: pruning roses when, puppies and yew (Taxus) bushes, transplanting Anthurium and fall fertilizing newly laid sod. All in an hour on the Garden Show!

Seed Saving, Toadstools, and What's Ripping Up My Lawn? Oct 02, 2021

Suzanne Graab (of Graab Designs) joins the Garden Show for the first time. Callers are thinking about Amaryllis bulbs, grubs and toadstools in their lawns, overwatered orchids and tender perennials like Calla lilies.

Why Do Trees Suddenly Die? Sep 25, 2021

Paul DeGroot from NVK Nurseries joins us to help solve puzzles poised by callers and email. Whether Japanese maples, Japanese snowbell trees or red delicious apples we do our best to help with solutions. Clematis, gardens full of roots, and plants that don't (but should) flower are covered.

Last Weekend of Summer Sep 18, 2021

Lori Dimonte of 'Who Does Your Garden' joins Charlie on the Garden Show. Callers want to know about powdery mildew, pruning, when to plant tulips, and (for the first time) how to care for Air Plants (Tillandsia).

Charlie Goes it Alone Sep 11, 2021

Computer issues at the studio mean we don't take any calls during this episode. Instead Charlie answers email and shares information about upcoming events. When to prune Hydrangea and Apple trees, eliminating mealy bugs and information about Aster Yellows vs Mites in coneflowers are all covered.

Bumper Crops of Vegetables - Except for the Odd Pest and Disease! Sep 04, 2021

Callers report on blossom end rot of tomatoes, maggots in onions, and homemade herbicide recipes. We talk pruning of Magnolia, Rose of Sharon and how to best propagate Datura.

Why Do We Grow Milkweed? Aug 28, 2021

Callers are wondering when to dig and divide overgrown mums and Iris'. Non-blooming Wisteria, Raspberries with black spots and pruning lilies are all topics covered this week. One caller wants to know more about milkweed, and whether she should give it room in her garden.

With Guests The Biggs Gardening Duo Aug 21, 2021

Emma Biggs (16 yr old tomato grower), and her dad Steve (the "fig pig") are in studio to share some tips and tricks from their intensively planted North York home garden. Listen in for Emma's favourite tomato varieties and learn more at foodgardenlife.com. Callers are struggling with lack of water, but bumper crops!

Eco-landscaping with Guest Sean James Aug 14, 2021

With Sean James in the studio we talk about all things "eco". Examples include design, plant choices, avoiding invasive plants, pruning roses and insects in the garden.

It's Harvest Time! Aug 07, 2021

Herbs, tomatoes, eggplant, carrots, beans and lettuce are all ready for harvest in Charlie's garden. Listeners want more harvest details, tomato information and how come the zucchini have no fruit? Meanwhile in Toronto boxwood are under attack from a new pest, Box Tree Moth.

Roses & Rose of Sharon Jul 31, 2021

Listeners are interested in transplanting, pruning, and caring for a diverse range of garden plants including: roses, rose of Sharon, lavender, evergreens, fruit trees and figs. Some diseases are showing up on tomatoes, phlox and Shasta daisies.

We Go International! Jul 24, 2021

Japanese beetles are eating just about everything this time of year. Meanwhile the weather is encouraging fungal diseases like rust and powdery mildew.

More Tips & Tricks for Keeping Garden Plants Healthy! Jul 17, 2021

Whether it's homemade herbicides or details on how to 'pick & squish' Japanese Beetles, listeners are tuning in. Pruning Clematis, cherry trees, and creeping Phlox are covered. As well as identifying Giant Hogweed and detailing what to do next! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Gardening in Tofino, B.C. Jul 10, 2021

Pruning, pruning and more pruning! Having a certified arborist in your back pocket is not a bad thing. We hear about crab apple trees, blue spruce and smoke bush all in need of proper pruning. A search for a rose continues and weather conditions bring on fungal problems on begonia and tomatoes.

Invasive Plants! Jul 03, 2021

Both callers and emailers want to know how to eradicate aggressive plants like: violets and trumpet vine. Removing deadwood from indoor and outdoor plants, plus when and what to fertilize is addressed as well.

What's Wrong With Clover? Jun 26, 2021

Callers and email questions about more garden pests - like slugs, bindweed, and environmental stress on plants. Charlie is stumped when trying to ID (over the radio) a strange and fragrant plant!

Gypsy Moth Update Jun 19, 2021

Between email and calls, listeners want to know about thistles, compost, why ladybug beetles are congregating on a honeysuckle, and what about those long roots growing from an orchid?

Pests, Weeds and Sterilizing Soil Jun 12, 2021

Hydrangea leaf-tier, lupin aphids, and bindweed are some of the pests addressed this week. Clematis wilt, goutweed (called Bishop's Weed in the USA), and when and how to transplant African Violets, Tri-colour willow, Hydrangeas and Barberries. A wide-ranging very full show!

Plant ID and All Manner of Plant Pests! Jun 05, 2021

Peach leaf curl, gypsy moth larvae, brown patches on cedars, and fungus gnats are some of the topics callers wanted more information about. Late frost caused damage to tomatoes planted out to early. Email provides photos so Charlie can ID unknown plants. Even potting soil is discussed in terms of quality and ingredients.

Charlie Apologizes For Errant Weather Forecast! May 29, 2021

Despite balmy days recently - it's now cold with snow and hail. And Charlie told everyone to go ahead and get planting, starting last weekend! Insect infestations predominate in emails, while callers want to rejuvenate lilacs, orchids, Clivia, Hydrangea and palm trees.

May Two-Four Weekend! May 22, 2021

So much happening during this busy spring planting time! A little rain would be great at my place; meanwhile listeners want information about growing lavender, rhubarb, when to plant, florist hydrangeas, dealing with spring bulbs after they flower, mulching, and bugs sewing Hydrangea leaves together. Tomatoes, even poinsettia plants make an appearance today.

Spring Is Here, Next Week We Plant! May 15, 2021

Tips and questions keep rolling in from fans of the Garden Show. How to keep birdfeeders for the birds, fertilize tomatoes with a secret recipe (see charliedobbin.com for more), or rejuvenate a 60+ year old lilac stand, it's just the way we do the Garden Show. We discuss flat rakes, Rhododendron, Clematis and Hosta health and what's up with the garlic this spring.

It's the Pest Episode! May 08, 2021

Email and callers are wanting to know how to control violets in the lawn, slugs in the soil, sticky excrement on Schefflera plants, peach leaf curl and squirrels in the tulips. Charlie does her best to solve everyone's problems.

Moses Znaimer Loves A Tree! May 01, 2021

Special guest and head honcho at Zoomer Media, Moses Znaimer, shares the details about his 'tree daughter' named Plum. She's a tree of 40 fruits planted in High Park in Toronto. The park is currently closed to the public but a grand unveiling is planned for spring 2022. And callers want to know about amending soil with manure, pruning and transplanting plus tips are shared to help "journal" our gardens.

Call Before You Dig Apr 24, 2021

Ian Simpson, Director of Education & Marketing joins the Garden Show to remind everyone to always call or email the Ontario One Call (https://www.ontarioonecall.ca/) before you put spade into earth. Even something simple like a fence post or fire pit. Call first! Email and callers want to know more about: journaling garden details, planting wildflowers, and when plus how corn gluten works to control weeds.

Pests on Plants Apr 17, 2021

We get calls and email asking about spider mites on Hibiscus, red spots on Rhododendron, killer cauliflower and apricot trees that don't bear fruit. And why does moss grow and kill lawns?

All About The Birds Apr 10, 2021

More about lawn care, hiding "monster homes" with plants and when to prune. Problems: lack of drainage in a raised bed and tossed recycling bins damaging a hedge are solved!

Evergreens, Easter and Anemones Apr 03, 2021

Pruning blue spruce, lawn care, fertilizing climbing Hydrangea and fungal disease on maple trees and Boston ivy. All in a day when you join the Garden Show.

Special Guest Mark Cullen Mar 27, 2021

How much should we clean up debris in our gardens in the spring? What are some great late summer blooming red and orange perennials? Is vegetable garden potting soil the same as flower garden potting soil? And what about moles - they've damaged my lawn! Mark Cullen joins us for these and other great garden questions in this episode. Plus we get a sneak peek into what Mark is up to these days!

First Day of Spring Mar 20, 2021

It's the First Day of Spring and we have a special guest: Niki Jabbour sharing her tips on "Gardening Under Cover" from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Callers are wanting information about starting seeds, plus NOT starting seeds - like crabgrass. Transplanting trees and incorporating clover into lawns is also addressed.

Bulbs, Lilacs and Fruit Trees Mar 13, 2021

Transplanting, seed starting and TLC for Birch trees dominates the email this week. Meanwhile callers are interested in pruning lilacs, planting violets and getting hyacinths to re-bloom next year. Charlie follows through on her homework - sharing great plants for a shady, moist corner in a caller's yard.

Soil Testing & Plants for Shade Mar 06, 2021

Emailed questions include: details on soil testing both in Ontario and Illinois, forcing Forsythia branches and a frustrating Gardenia. Callers are interested in plants for shade - Impatiens and can we still grow them, colour for a dark, moist corner, and a vine for a dark, dry corner?

Fraser Hetherington and Arde Eghbali of Stokes Seeds Feb 27, 2021

Fraser Hetherington (VP) and Arde Eghbali (garden specialist) of Stokes Seeds share trends, small space choices, hot new varieties and the state of the flower and vegetable seed industry. Meanwhile callers need to know more about propagation, and getting Hoya and orchids to bloom!

Coffee Grinds Feb 20, 2021

Charlie answers all your gardening questions - where to find unusual perennials, how to grow 'cat grass' and other seeds indoors, and whether wood ashes will be a good amendment to the garden.

The Great Backyard Bird Count! Feb 13, 2021

We talk birds, and why some plants haven't flowered as expected. Temperatures, fertilizer and watering is all discussed.

Compost, Red Worms, and Gypsy Moths Feb 06, 2021

Where to buy red worms? Can you compost in winter? What's the best way to control gypsy moths? And how did creeping bent grass get into my lawn? These questions and more are answered on The Garden Show this week.

Post-Bloom Plants Jan 30, 2021

Red worms, "heather", and a power outage in the greenhouse! Of course there's always more to learn about Amaryllis, Clivia, Perovskia Mandevilla and whether hair clippings really scare varmints in the garden.

More About Insect Pests Jan 23, 2021

It's the time of year gardeners struggle with pests on their indoor tropicals. We discuss humidity, light levels, watering and pruning. And some proactive gardeners are out scouting for Gypsy Moth egg sacs on their trees. Never a dull moment in the gardening world!

Roses, Bonsai and More! Jan 16, 2021

Callers and emailers want to know how to keep their houseplants healthy and happy during the dark days of winter. Agapanthus bulbs and Dahlia tubers are topical too.

Fungus Gnats and Flowers! Jan 09, 2021

Several callers are having trouble with pesky fungus gnats in their potted plants. Less water and Safer's Sticky Stiks are the recommendation from Charlie. What about re-potting? And pruning? And fertilizing? And the best question - what was that flowering plant I remember from my childhood? Charlie has answers for everyone!

Sharing Your Christmas Tree With Wildlife! Jan 02, 2021

Charlie explains 'best practices' when it comes to Christmas tree disposal. Callers ask about planting avocado seeds, how to transplant Christmas cacti and wonder why some flowering plants (like Magnolia) just don't flower.

Boxing Day Boxwoods Dec 26, 2020

We start the program with a hardy replacement for Buxus (boxwood) plants. Native Ilex glabra 'Compacta' (inkberry) is a tougher choice that sports white flowers in spring and black berries in fall. Callers express frustration due to spring plants growing now - after we had a warm spell in late fall. And amaryllis is discussed again!

Everything is Blooming! Dec 19, 2020

Callers share stories about blooming orchids and amaryllis. Plus garlic and spring bulbs are growing now due to mild weather!

The Chrismukkah Show! Dec 12, 2020

Call it a Hanukkah bush or a Christmas tree - it's all about celebration! Food, fun and lots of great questions from our callers. Fungus gnats, voles, Christmas cactus, lemon trees and squirrels. We cover it all!

Peach Trees, Banana Trees, and Christmas Trees! Dec 05, 2020

Callers to the Garden Show are still wanting to prune, transplant and eliminate invasive plants like Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia). As usual Charlie and Frank handle all inquiries with great aplomb.

Frank Takes Your Calls Nov 28, 2020

Frank is joined by Dennis Flanagan of Landscape Ontario to take your calls on the last weekend before December

Time to Feed the Birds Nov 21, 2020

Thriving ornamental cabbage plants need dividing, a crab apple tree defoliates before autumn every year and what about Buckwheat - can it act as a herbicide?

Autumn Pruning & Fertilizing Nov 14, 2020

Mild fall weather means many gardeners are still bringing in tender Passion Flowers, Tomatoes and Dahlia tubers. Pruning and mysterious bugs round out the show!

It's Build Time! Nov 07, 2020

Listeners are interested on how to overwinter Dahlias, force bulbs indoors, and make Amaryllis bloom again. Plus bring in your tropicals before it's too late!

The Halloween Dress Up Show! Oct 31, 2020

Tree roots growing in lawns, forgotten seeds, florist Hydrangeas and how to eliminate the highly invasive English ivy are some of the topics of this episode of the Garden Show.

Perennial Plants Before Winter Oct 24, 2020

Callers are prepping for winter - bringing in tender geraniums, agapanthus and others. How to fix the lawn is part of the show. Is Dusty Miller a perennial? And how to control Gypsy Moths is a priority this year too!

Dahlias, Hydrangea, and Poppies Oct 17, 2020

Can red worms survive winter above ground? How to take geranium cuttings for overwintering, unhappy Japanese maples and do we have to cut back Hostas before winter?

Overwintering Tender Plants Oct 10, 2020

Callers need help with transplanting, pruning hedges for better growth, planting bulbs and when to plant grass seed.

Fall Fertilizer Oct 03, 2020

Callers set the tone as usual, but lawns are top of mind. Overwintering tender geraniums, heather, Norfolk Island Pine and re-potting Anthurium are also addressed.

Everyone Loves A Garden Sep 26, 2020

Callers & emailers need to know about moles, overwintering tender dahlias and glads. Plus planting a wisteria vine, and what about all those Rose of Sharon seeds!

Back In The Studio Sep 19, 2020

Familiar callers phone in to ask about green tomatoes, overwintering annual plants and when to transplant garden perennials. We continue to answer emails about orchids, jade plants, grass and mulch.

Of Mice, Turf and Torching Insects! Sep 12, 2020

Listeners wonder about blow torching Japanese beetles, saving a valuable Japanese maple during construction and what to do about pesky bindweed. Cucumber beetles and Lily leaf beetles are discussed at length too.

Lavender topiary, tomato wilt and more about Hydrangeas! Sep 05, 2020

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Disease on Zinnia, How to Transplant, Crazy Chipmunks and More! Aug 29, 2020

It's the time of year to transplant, do lawn repair, and start planning for next spring. Listeners cover the gamut with their questions on this week's episode of The Garden Show.

Have You Seen Any Monarch Butterflies? Aug 22, 2020

The OHA sends a report, we discuss monarch populations plus more great q's and a's on black eyed susans, shade tolerant perennials and when to prune Japanese maples.

From Pumpkins to Leaf Gall Aug 15, 2020

Unwanted seeds in the mail? We tell you what to do with them! Plus answers to questions on begonias, mimosa trees, Lotus flowers and opium poppies.

It's almost the "Edibles" Show! Aug 08, 2020

Charlie answers questions from listeners on black currants, tomatoes, lawn care and of course Hydrangeas!

Tomato Hornworms - Yuck! Aug 01, 2020

Charlie gives a blow by blow description about picking large pests off her tomatoes. Listeners learn about transplanting, and some poisonous invasive weeds. Japanese maples are suffering this summer due to heat, wind and drought.

Vegetable Gardens with Pests! Jul 25, 2020

Listeners ask about cucumber beetles, blossom end rot of tomatoes, and how to pollinate peppers growing indoors.

Seed Sowing, Soil Amendments, Pruning, and More! Jul 18, 2020

Listeners weigh in with vegetable garden questions, clematis transplanting plus some pest problems.

Pesky Beetles, Deadheading, and Plants That Change Their Appearance! Jul 11, 2020

Clematis flowers change colour, elderberry shrub and unknown perennials just 'show up', and some plants refuse to start growing this season. All this week on the Garden Show!

Moonflowers and Healing Gardens Jul 04, 2020

We learn more about squirrels, deer, aphids and leaf miners on edibles. Charlie provides some details about the first episode of the Healing Gardens documentary - in production now.

Pruning Flowering Shrubs, Rhubarb, and Basil Jun 27, 2020

Listeners ask lots of questions about edibles: basil, asparagus and rhubarb included. When to prune and when to transplant peonies and hydrangeas is covered. And then there's 17th floor balcony gardening and deer - though not necessarily at the same address!

Tomatoes and How to Stress Apple Trees and Get Flowers! Jun 20, 2020

Feed your tomatoes, beat your trees, fix bumps in your lawn and watch out for Hyrdangea pests are just some of the topics covered this week on the garden show.

Bulbs, when to prune and lots of flowers! Jun 13, 2020

This week we cover roses, daffodils, hydrangeas, plus a few garden pests like deer and powdery mildew.

Trees and More Trees! Jun 06, 2020

Charlie & Frank clarify when to prune, what to prune and how important our trees are to the value of our homes. Sometime you just have to call in a certified arborist for diagnosis and care of your trees.

Bulbs and Tubers May 30, 2020

Answers to email questions include how to: care for Easter lilies, get rid of clover in the lawn, houseplants outgrowing the house and planting potatoes!

Swan Songs May 23, 2020

Listeners send in lots of great, timely garden questions again. Meanwhile Charlie and Frank share anecdotes about their local swans!

The Emails Keep Coming May 16, 2020

Charlie & Frank have fun with questions about pressure treated wood in the garden, planting under oak trees, pruning to rejuvenate and dealing with invasive plants.

Shout-Outs to Our Listeners! May 09, 2020

We carry on with lots more emails: castor beans, lichen and Zee zee plants are just a few of the topics covered this week.

Community Gardens are Now Open! May 02, 2020

What's with the Garden Centres - are they open or not? Find out more on this episode of the Garden Show. Plus Emme is back and we talk fertilizer, propagation and lawn care.

Flowers, vegetables plus a special guest! Apr 25, 2020

Charlie & Frank are joined by 8 year old Emme. She's wants to know why plants need sun, plus she has tips of her own. Lots of email gets answered this week too!

Lots of Emails! Apr 18, 2020

Clearly with time and space available our listeners are in their gardens. Pruning, transplanting, even bug control is covered this week!

Keep on Gardening Apr 11, 2020

Frank & Charlie take on social distancing, lots of great email questions, and keep on having fun!

Email Show! Apr 04, 2020

It's an email show! Frank asks and Charlie answers, based on listeners questions. All while social distancing...

REPEAT: When to Trim Evergreens & Preparing the Lawn for Spring Mar 28, 2020

Charlie and Frank juggle lots of callers about Evergreens and when to trim them and they get ready for spring and take your calls to help you prepare your lawn for the warmer weather

Radio from Afar! Mar 21, 2020

Spring is in the air, gardeners are jazzed to get going, while Frank & Charlie broadcast separately away from the studio! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Tara Nolen Mar 14, 2020

Tara is the author of the newly published "Gardening Your Front Yard" and joins the Garden Show today to take your calls. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

More About Hydrangea Mar 07, 2020

Spring is in the air and callers are gearing up for the next growing season! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Gardening Gets Done Feb 29, 2020

Callers find out what to do with tulips, maple trees and bugs in their Hydrangeas! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Frank's Back! Feb 22, 2020

More fun and games on the garden show! We talk about ants, re-potting orchids and growing veg from scraps. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

With Guest Host Shawn Patille Feb 15, 2020

Lots of tips during this episode of the Garden Show Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Frank's Away! Feb 08, 2020

Sean James joins Charlie for some lively q's and a's from listeners all over the world! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Orchids & More Orchids! Feb 01, 2020

Terry Kennedy from the Southern Ontario Orchid Society (SOOS) joins Charlie and Frank to provide a primer on growing orchids successfully. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The First Time Callers Show! Jan 25, 2020

Great to hear new voices and questions from Canada and the US. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

First Time Callers Take The Plunge Jan 18, 2020

A winter snowstorm has everyone hunkered down indoors listening to the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Pest Infestations Jan 11, 2020

Indoor plants can become infested with spider mites!

All About Flowers! Jan 04, 2020

Already I think we're all tired of winter and crave some botanical colour! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

The Last Episode (Of The Year!) Dec 28, 2019

More great questions & suggestions from our listeners. Greenhouses predominate! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

First Day of Winter Dec 21, 2019

Unexpected warm temperatures have everyone thinking about their gardens. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

More about Amaryllis! Dec 14, 2019

In the dark days of winter many callers want to know how to maximize their blooming plants Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

What About Worms? Dec 07, 2019

We delve into worm habitat, liking lichen, and the challenge of castor beans! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Seasonal Flowers Nov 30, 2019

Callers want info on flowering plants - from Christmas cactus to crown of thorns! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Bountiful Blooms! Nov 23, 2019

Callers are keen to maintain lots of flowers on all their blooming plants Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Trees - Indoors and Out Nov 16, 2019

Keeping trees alive is top of mind for several callers this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Special Guest Sean James Nov 09, 2019

Sean James, horticulturist, naturalist, landscape consultant joins Charlie on the Garden Show this week Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Join a Hort Club! Nov 02, 2019

Charlie shares information about joining a hort club and answers lots of first time caller question and the #1 question was all about Hibiscus!

Too Many Callers; Not Enough Time! Oct 26, 2019

It's all about the Season - pumpkin seeds for saving, growing and eating!

Frost is in the Air Oct 19, 2019

It's time to bring in those tender tropical? Listen in to learn how!

How to Keep Shrubs Flowing Oct 12, 2019

Older shrubs need pruning, but when?

Wingnuts to Paw Paws Oct 05, 2019

From 'wingnuts to paw paws' Charlie and Frank talk trees with a number of callers! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

Transplanting Asparagus Sep 28, 2019

Charlie gets stumped on when to best transplant Asparagus. Listen in for the answer!

Plant Trees! Sep 21, 2019

Plant trees! But placement matters - beware of septic weeping tile, hydro lines and building foundations!

Get Ready For Spring? Sep 14, 2019

Now is the time to dig and divide all your spring blooming perennials

Back To School Sep 07, 2019

Charlie is back teaching and shares her experiences

A Shrubbery! Aug 31, 2019

This week it's all about the "shrubbery". Monty Python would be proud!

Landscaping Support Aug 24, 2019

Guest host Dennis Flanagan details some of the benefits of connecting with Landscape Ontario for some great support information

Landscaping A New Home Aug 17, 2019

Frank is joined by guest host Dennis Flanagan from Landscape Ontario while Charlie gets used to her new home in Prince Edward County

Gardening Full Time Aug 10, 2019

In between callers Deanna Groves of Quinte Botanical Garden explains how her and her husband left their city jobs near retirement age and started gardening full time

Paul DeGroot Aug 03, 2019

Paul DeGroot joins Charlie in studio to take your questions

Tomatoes Are Her Specialty Jul 27, 2019

Author Emma and Steven Biggs join Charlie in studio

Lawn Substitutes Jul 20, 2019

Charlie answers the question, is clover a good lawn substitute?

Zim Sculpt Jul 13, 2019

Vivienne Croisette, the co-curator of Zim Sculpt at TBG until September 8th, joins Charlie and Frank in the studio.

Trimming Lilacs Jul 06, 2019

Charlie answers the question, is trimming Lilacs after they bloom worth the trouble?

Gardening In A Changing Climate Jun 29, 2019

Charlie answers questions on growing hellebores

Fat Juicy Tomatoes Jun 22, 2019

Charlie repeats the recipe for growing fat juicy tomatoes!

Tree Trouble? Jun 15, 2019

For tree trouble, Charlie Recommended arborist Davey Trees

Egyptian Onions Jun 08, 2019

Charlie answers your questions including what do with your egyptian onions

Dormant Plants Jun 03, 2019

Charlie gives advice on how to awaken plants that are still dormant

"Vegetables, Chickens, and Bees" May 25, 2019

Charlie and Frank weather the rain with Carson Arthur and talk about his new book and shows.

Warmer Weather May 18, 2019

Frank and Charlie discuss the warmer weather

Deer in the Garden? May 11, 2019

Charlie gives the ingredients for a solution that will keep deer away from plants

Fertilizer May 04, 2019

Charlie and Frank discuss the advisability of using slow release fertilizer

No More Snow (We Hope!) Apr 27, 2019

Charlie and Frank are hoping there's no more snow on the way

Aeration Apr 20, 2019

Sean James fills in for Charlie Dobbin

Getting Rid of Slugs Apr 13, 2019

Charlie and Frank share a recipe for getting rid of slugs

Raspberries & Rhubarb Apr 06, 2019

Charlie and Frank find that raspberries and rhubarb provide a fruitful discussion!

Using Roundup Mar 30, 2019

Charlie and Frank explore the use of Roundup

Preparing the Lawn for Spring Mar 23, 2019

Charlie and Frank get ready for spring and take your calls to help you prepare your lawn for the warmer weather

When to Trim Evergreens Mar 16, 2019

Charlie and Frank juggle lots of callers about Evergreens and when to trim them.

Vigorous Bulbs Mar 09, 2019

Charlie and Frank are reunited to take your calls including questions about potting up tulips.

Moss on Maple Trees Mar 02, 2019

Frank is joined by Denis Flanagan of Landscape Ontario work out their kinks together and take your calls including about Maple trees.

Fertilizing Indoor Plants Feb 23, 2019

Frank is back with Charlie and are joined by Emma and Stephen Biggs in the studio to talk about Emma's book, "Gardening with Emma: Grow and Have Fun: A Kid-to-Kid Guide" and take your calls including fertilizing indoor plants.

Gardenias and the Mealy Bug Feb 16, 2019

Charlie is joined by special guest Sean James from Fern Ridge Landscaping to take your calls including how to treat Gardenias infested with Mealy Bug

Trees Feb 09, 2019

Charlie is joined by Paul DeGroot from NVK Holdings in the studio to take your questions.

All About Orchids Feb 02, 2019

Charlie and Frank are joined by orchid specialist Terry Kennedy in the studio and take your calls.

Garden Beetles Jan 26, 2019

Charlie and Frank answer questions about garden beetles.

Composting Jan 19, 2019

Charlie and Frank are waiting for the snow to arrive and take your calls on litter, sawdust, and compost use.

Rotating Vegetable Gardens Jan 12, 2019

Charlie and Frank answer questions on which vegetables need to be rotated each year in your garden.

What To Do With Gifted Bulbs Jan 05, 2019

Charlie and Frank start the new year by taking your questions on what to do with gifted bulbs

Winter Solstice Dec 22, 2018

Charlie and Frank will take every second of sun they can get!

Ben and Mark Cullen on "Escape to Reality" Dec 15, 2018

Charlie and Frank are joined by Ben Cullen and Mark Cullen to talk about their book "Escape to Reality: How the World is Changing Gardening and Gardening is Changing the World"

Does Your Planter Have Drainage? Dec 08, 2018

Charlie and Frank chat about the Gardener's Journal

What to Grow in Planters Dec 01, 2018

Charlie and Frank remember George Jonescu from Big Band Sunday Night and answer questions about planter sizes.

How to Store Bulbs Nov 24, 2018

Lindsay Nightingale joins Charlie in studio and answer questions on stowing bulbs during the winter.

Palm Trees in Winter Nov 17, 2018

Frank is back with Charlie with gifts from Florida and help callers bring their palm trees indoors.

Unpredictable Weather Nov 10, 2018

Charlie is joined in studio with Lindsay Nightingale just as it starts to snow.

Ravine Symposium Nov 03, 2018

Charlie and Frank are joined by Kim Hunter, one of Charlie's students, who just got back from the Ravine Symposium and brings her report to the show.

Canadian Tulip Bulbs Oct 27, 2018

Charlie got a surprise in the mail, a box of tulip bulbs!

The Value of Ravines Oct 20, 2018

Charlie and Frank discus the value of our ravines systems and native plants.

Fall Colours Oct 13, 2018

Charlie and Frank marvel and the change of colours.

Fall Maintenance Oct 06, 2018

Charlie and Frank take calls on fall and winter garden tips

From Summer to Fall Sep 29, 2018

Charlie and Frank stay warm as the seasons change to fall.

Expecting Snow?! Sep 22, 2018

Charlie and Frank get ready for the cold.

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