In this episode I talk to Ken Johnson from the University of Illinois Extension about Asian Lady Beetles, and Lady Beetles in general. Ken Johnson is the Horticulture Educator with University of Illinois Extension. His educational efforts focus on fruit and vegetable production, pest management, and beneficial insects. Through his programming effor…

In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about Rain and explore the following questions: How does rain form? What kinds of places have more rain than others - and why? What is in rain besides water? How much nitrogen is in …

In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the Soil Food Web, and some myths that have been promoted by some of its proponents. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches nume…

In this episode I talk to Robert Pavlis about the pros and cons of various material used for building garden boxes. Robert Pavlis has 50 years of gardening experience and an M.Sc in chemistry and biochemistry. He is an award winning author of 11 gardening books and has written articles for many popular magazines. He also teaches numerous gardening …

In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about climate change - how it has affected agriculture over the last few decades, what to expect in the coming decades, and how this all relates to home gardening. If you enjoyed thi…

In this episode I talk about regional garden snakes with serpent educator Pete Freckelton. Based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, “For Pete’s Snakes” offers educational snake events for birthdays, schools, and more! If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podc…

In this episode I talk to farmer, teacher, biologist, teacher, landscape designer and star of the “Permaculture Orchard” documentary, Stefan Sobkowiak about organic gardening. Stefan’s Website Stefan’s Youtube Page If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast Ma…

In this episode I talk to Horticulturist, Soil Scientist, Author and Avid Gardener Lee Reich about pruning. Check out Lee's Books: https://www.leereich.com/books If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast [MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Garde…

In this episode of the Maritime Gardening Podcast I talk about everything you need to know about growing strawberries: varieties, what to buy, when to plant, how to plant, maintenance, plant needs and propagation. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast Mar…

In this episode I talk about how important persistence is for gardening success. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe. You can also check out my YouTube channel MaritimeGardening.com YouTube Channel where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I’m now writing an article on gardening every …

In this episode I talk to to soil scientist Keith Reid about nitrogen. We all know that plants need nitrogen, but I think very few of us really understand how plants get and use nitrogen. In this conversation we go deep! Keith Reid is a soil Soil scientist. He got his BSc & MSc at the University of Guelph; has worked of the Ontario Min of Agricultu…

In this episode I talk to arborist, author, youtuber, radiohost & podcaster Susan Poizner about the basics when it comes to planting and growing fruit trees. ONLINE COURSES: Learn.OrchardPeople.Com BOOKS: Orchardpeople.com/shop RADIO SHOW AND PODCAST: Podcast.OrchardPeople.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Orchard People Youtube Channel OrchardPeople on Facebook I…

In this episode I talk to author, teacher, master gardener and dedicated myth-buster, Robert Pavlis, who just wrote a new book called “Compost Science for Gardeners”. In this podcast we discuss the 5 things gardeners need to know about composting, and the 5 things gardeners often get wrong about composting. Robert’s website: https://www.gardenmyths…

In this episode I talk to to soil scientist Keith Reid about the idea of the colonization of Mars, and how we would feed people on such an inhospitable planet. MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free …

In this episode I ask chatgpt five very common gardening questions, and then critique the quality of the answers, and also weigh in on whether I think this A.I. software is a good resource for gardening questions in general. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio …

In this episode I talk about how I approach solving my gardening problems. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast ( MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Gu…

In this episode I talk to tick expert Dr. Vett Llord about ticks in terms of risks to gardeners, the diseases they carry, and how to avoid them. Lyme disease is becoming increasingly common in the Maritimes. The disease is a serious disease contracted from the bite on an infected tick. Dr. Vett Lloyd, a professor at Mount Allison University in NB, …

In this episode I talk to Stefan Sobkowiak about popular permaculture things that he doesn’t do, and why context matters. Farmer, permaculturalist, teacher, biologist, designer, author and speaker; Stefan Sobkowiak has presented more than 500 seminars and workshops to a whole range of public audiences. In addition to teaching at McGill University f…

In this episode I explain how and why I use the growth stages of the dandelion to determine when to plant my vegetables. This content is based on an article that I originally published last April on my substack page – here is a link to that article: https://maritimegardening.substack.com/p/a-dandy-approach-to-planting-times#details If you enjoyed t…

In this episode I complete my conversation with Robert Pavlis about his new book : Plant Science for Gardeners”. Robert Pavlis is an author, YouTuber, teacher, master gardener, and dedicated myth-buster. Robert’s published books:Garden Myths, Soil Science for Gardeners and Building Natural PondsBlogs: Garden Myths and Garden FundamentalsRobert’s Yo…

In this episode I talk to Lee Reich about his take on Biochar, and whether you need it to have a great garden. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts ) ……

In this episode I answer viewer and listener questions from YouTube and Facebook. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I’m now ……

It’s nearing the holiday season and for those looking for the perfect gift to buy a new or seasoned gardener, look no further than Robert Pavlis’ new book : Plant Science for Gardeners” Robert Pavlis is an author, teacher, master gardener, and dedicated myth-buster. In this episode we discuss the first two chapters of his ……

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Author, Radio Host, and avid Gardener Niki Jabbour about greenhouses. We tried to cover everything a beginner would need to know and also answered some viewer questions! Check out her radio show here:https://halifax.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-garden-show Check out Niki’s Books Here:https://savvygardening.com…

In this episode I talk to Janet Music about Canada’s Food Price Report for 2022. Janet is the Research Programmer for the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, and has been involved in 5 editions of Canada’s Food Price Report. Janet Music is a PhD student in the social anthropology department at Dalhousie. Her research ……

In this episode I talk to Martha Jane Zepp about canning, freezing and drying vegetables. Martha taught home economics for 30 years, and is currently a Food Preservation Consultant at Penn State Extension (Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences). Here are the links that Martha referred to during our conversation: Penn State Extension Let’s P…

If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (MaritimeGardening.com | A Free Audio Podcast For Gardening Enthusiasts ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Guess what? I’m now writing an article on gardening ……

In this episode I talk to Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner (University of Maine at Orono) about HPAI bird flu, and what to do if you think your birds have it. To keep an eye on what’s happening in the US: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022What’s interesting this year is that there…

It’s May/June and for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere it’s now pest season! Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster Robert Pavlis to help us separate fact from fiction when it comes to dealing with garden pests. Robert’s published books:Plant Science for Gardeners: Essentials for Growing Better Plan…

In this episode I talk to Stefan Sobkowiak about permaculture, shrubs, and why fruit trees need shrubs as neighbours. Farmer, permaculturalist, teacher, biologist, designer, author and speaker; Stefan Sobkowiak has presented more than 500 seminars and workshops to a whole range of public audiences. In addition to teaching at McGill University for 8…

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Author, Radio Host, and Avid Gardener Niki Jabbour about transplants. We tried to cover everything a beginner will need to know. Check out Niki’s Books Here:https://savvygardening.com/buy-our-books/ Check out her radio show here:https://halifax.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-garden-show Check out Niki’s new onli…

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Soil Scientist, Author and Avid Gardener Lee Reich about growing tomatoes.Check out Lee’s Video on Pruning Tomatoes:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sea-HJ3OwY&ab_channel=LeeReich Check out Lee’s Books:https://www.leereich.com/books If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouT…

Thomas A. Edison once said, “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” I couldn’t agree more, and in gardening, failure is the greatest teacher, if you take the time to reflect, think about what went wrong, and come up with some new ideas for next year. In this video I …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

In this episode I answer viewer questions with Dave Doggett as a guest co-host. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way! Also, check out ……

The latest Report on Canada’s Food prices from the from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University says that that food prices are going up. In this podcast I talk about the implications of those price increases, and some ways to deal with rising food prices. Source:https://www.dal.ca/sites/agri-food/research/canada-s-food-price-report-2021…

It’s November 2021 and for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere this is our last chance to do any work in the garden before the soil starts to freeze. For me – this is the time to work with your soil, and thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

It’s the beginning of Fall and it’s time to start thinking about next year’s garden – and that means soil preparation! Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster Robert Pavlis – fresh off writing his new book: “Soil Science for Gardeners” – to help us improve our understanding of how ……

In this episode I continue my discussion with Dr. Anne Lichtenwalner about the many cares, concerns and charms of keeping chickens; whether for eggs, meat or the simple joy of their quirky personalities. Anne Lichtenwalner is a veterinarian and a researcher at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. She runs the veterinary diagnostic lab ……

In this episode I talk to Dr, Anne Lichtenwalner from the University of Maine in Orono about raising chickens. Anne Lichtenwalner is a veterinarian and a researcher at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. She runs the veterinary diagnostic lab there, and evaluates the health of many kinds of animals, from wildlife to livestock. ……

In this episode Niki Jabbour tells us everything we need to know about container gardening. Niki Jabbour is the award-winning, best-selling author of four books including The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover. She’s a two-time winner of the prestigious American Horticultural Society Book Award. Niki is also the creator and long-…

I keep a large garden with many beds, and I try hard to rotate what I grow in those beds every year – but there are some gardening gurus who claim that crop rotation is not necessary to have a good garden. In this podcast I lay out all the reasons why I think it …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

It’s the beginning of May and everyone is wondering if their soil is good enough for the coming growing season! Thankfully we have author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster Robert Pavlis – fresh off writing his new book: “Soil Science for Gardeners” – to help us improve our understanding of how we ……

In this episode of the Maritime Gardening Podcast, Stefan Sobkowiak joins us to discuss permaculture, and how he uses it in his orchard. Farmer, permaculturalist, teacher, biologist, designer, author and speaker; Stefan Sobkowiak has presented more than 500 seminars and workshops to a whole range of public audiences. In addition to teaching at McGi…

Straw bale gardens are all the rage these days. People seem to love this seemingly easy way to grow vegetables in bales of straw – but is it all it’s cracked up to be? Thankfully we we author, teacher, master gardener, man of science and myth-buster Robert Pavlis to help us separate fact from fantasy. ……

It’s early February, and this time of year many of us start really thinking about the coming spring, and what form this year’s garden will take. In this episode I talk about some key considerations that are worth thinking through before ordering your seed. These are: 1) Where is the sun, and how much do ……

In this episode I talk about why it’s just as important to develop your knowledge and skills in the kitchen as it is in the garden. Every year we gardeners use our knowledge and skill to grow food – and then we have to figure out what to do with it. By improving as cooks, …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

In this podcast I bring back Dave Doggett – my original co-host for the podcast – and we talk about how this year has gone for the show, where it’s going next year, and a little bit about the value and savings associated with keeping a garden. If you enjoyed this content, please like, share …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

Better soil means better gardens – but did you know that your soil is alive? Did you know that there’s more organisms in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on the earth? Well I didn’t know that – but my guest – soil scientist Keith Reid knows that, and many other things about …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

It’s always a shame to see things that you’ve grown go to waste – yet this is an experience of many new gardeners. They plant too much of one thing, and can’t keep up with the production, and can’t give it away fast enough, so it ends up in the compost bin. What a shame! …Av The Maritime Gardening Podcast

There is an estimated 1 quadrillion ants in the world. That’s 1,000,000,000,000,000! So if you have a garden, you probably have ants, and you most likely have more than one kind of ant in that garden, since there is about 12,000 species of ant in the world, with new ones still being discovered. So, suffice ……