gardens4everybody
Gardens4Everybody is a podcast that encourages and empowers people to enjoy gardening with less work, using sustainable organic practices. The hosts share information about gardening in zone 5b, focusing on permaculture, native plants for pollinators, and growing fruits and vegetables. They aim to create habitats for birds, bees, and bugs while capturing carbon. Episodes are based on their experiences in the Barrhaven Food Cupboard garden and pollinator gardens, as well as their own homes.
Episodes
A September To Do List
1:10 Lawn care5:55 perennial beds09:00 Paw paw1200 Apple pruning12:40 evergreen tree care
Its the end of the summer, what should I do in my garden?
We discuss end of Summer garden tasks including lawn care, editing plants, tomato care, dead heading, weeding, succession planting, fertilizing. Listen out for Fozzie - Maryanne's dog adding some grunts to the audio.
Plant propagation- lets make some plant clones
We discuss how to take a beloved plant and make new copies to share with friends or just for yourself
Clematis and their Care
0040 types1:17 planting4:41 when to prune6:20 when to add compost or fertiliser7:07 powdery mildew08:30 Clematis wilt10:06 Aphids11:20 slugs11:30 earwigs12:50 spider mites
Lets get Dividing. Hosta Iris and Peonie
Hostas 0:50Iris 05:30Peonie 15:30managing powdery mildew 21:00
Reducing plant stress in a hot dry summer
01;00 planning for reducing stress0227 vegetable plants that like shade0420 consider hills and troughs when planting0520 soil management to reduce heat stress0733 preventing powdery mildew with milk0930 shading plants1130 hand pollinating plants in humid weather
Flowers that bloom in July
009 native plants that bloom in July- 1:22 coreopsis2:54 Rudbekia and Echinacia3:49 healianthus and helianthemum4:45 Hibiscus5.50 ligularia6:20 Liatrus6:57 Lupins
Is my garden depressed (in nitrogen)
digging in leaves into the soil for the first time causes nitrogen depressionhow to mange that.
A quick guide to growing easy vegetable plants
00:00 gateway plants1:30 suggested easy plants and seeds2:30 seed planting5:20 bedding plants7:00 soil medium for containers08:11 suggested plants for containers
Worms, glorious worms
0010 introduction of worms1:22 concerns re worms in natural forests03:05 the worms in our gardens06:00 worm farms07:47 cutting earth worms
Love maple syrup? We talk to Scott Drummond to find out about maple syrup production
00.00 introductiono2.30 tapping trees04.30 lines for draining sap06.50 boiling sap09.00 sap production11.36 what affects the sugar content12.04 Classes of maple syrup15.37 more on boiling sap`17.36 filtering the syrup
A quick discussion of common invasive garden plants and their native alternatives
020 Scilla00.40 Tiarella, bloodroot58.5 forget ne not1.17 Virginnia bluebells1.30 Lily of the Valley1.40 Heuchera1.51 Vinca Minor2.07 Wild ginger, Geranium maculatum2.23 Goutweed2.55 burning bush, honeysuckle, butterfly bush3.17 vibernum, oak leaf hydrangea, dogwoods
Keeping a shoreline healthy for cottage owners and wildlife
00:00 Welcome00:23 Defining the shoreline/ribbon of life/riparian zone02:14 Oligotrophic lakes02:37 Mesotrophic lakes03:02 Eutrophic lakes05:09 septic systems and their effect on lakes06:45 Keeping water on the property/ rain gardens08:47 Stabilising the shoreline to prevent erosion13:24 Preventing Geese on the property14:00 General recommendations15:04 Planning a shoreline garden16:00 Planting st
Weeds you can Eat
00.00 Welcome01.15 Foraging guidelines04.30 Chickweed04.54 Curly dock05.50 Dandelions06.55 Lamb's quarters07.36 Pigweed08.32 Plantain09.03 Purslaine09.55 Stinging nettle10.53 Wild leek
Spring Lawn Care
welcome0044 snow mold2.1 what to look for as the snow melts2.2Lawn Mower care2.4 Avoid compaction3.5 Raking5 Thatch7.36 Salt in soil9.08 re seeding12.57 weed management14.50 aeration and top dressing1614 cinch bugs1830 earth worms1903 dandelions19.2 watering
Help ! My garden has a large wet puddle.
welcome040 reasons for a wet area0220 swales0300 rip rap0320 rain garden0400 don't alter the house municipal drainage0500 making a rain garden0620 plants for a rain garden0750 City of Ottawa rain ready gardening0810 streams in gardens1030Hugel Kultur1125 Berms1200 soil texture effect on drainage
Perennial vegetables to make your gardening easy- Asparagus, Rhubarb and Walking Onions
welcome0024 Asparagus0800 Rhubarb1400 Muliplying/walking onions1810 Medieval ways
How to Manage Dry Garden Areas
1.30 Factors causing a dry garden5.0 How to improve and adapt to dry areas7.20 plant suggestions
A new way to control Japanese beetles -introducing the Winsome Fly
00 introduction, 0020 History of the Japanese beetle. 1.20 identifying Japanese beetles and lifecycle. Methods of control - 3.40 nematodes, 4.20 soapy water drowning, 4.30 Pheromone traps - they don't work, 5.11 introducing the Winsome Fly. 7.00 look out for eggs on the beetle, 8.00 Keeping the fly on your property.
Pruning a mature tree
0.40 maintenance pruning,3.00 rejuvenation pruning, 3.25 general pruning advice
Pruning a newly transplanted or juvenile tree.
0.29 principles,1.34 plant hormones,4,07 initial pruning, 4.3 overview of pruning5.1 pruning when tree is 2-3 years old, 6.25 branch collar,
Pruning flowering shrubs- when and how.
0.22 when to prune, 1.56 tools, 2.14 structural pruning. 2.26 rejuvenation pruning,4.17 general pruning guidelines
There are many types of promix, but which promix should you buy?
There are many types of promix but which is best, 1.58 we discuss the bacilli in promix, 2.27 recipe of promix. 3.00 peat harvesting. 5.00 plant growth, 5.26 plant galls,
Introduction to pruning
First episode on pruning. 0.49 - what is pruning, 1.08 self pruning, 1.56 why prune, 2.45 what happens to the plant when its pruned, 3.24 plant collar, 5.17 benefit to opening plant crown, 540 other benefits of pruning, 6.19 goals and timing of pruning, 8.30 safety, 8.59 tools,
Plants have senses and relationships - They're a lot like us
Plant senses 0.28 touch, 02.32 sound,04.40 light sense, 06.25 smell , 08.56 memory, 10.08 relationships,
Enjoying the garden at night
Night blooming plants/ Moon gardens. 1.23 night bloomers, 2.20 tips for types of plants, 0300 morning glory, 0326 oenothera flava, 0430 oenothera biennis, 05.39 4O' clock, 0630 ipomea alba, 0725 foam flower, 08.55 datura, 0948 white lily. Night moths, bats.11.13 hydrangea, 12.03 nicotiana, 13.17 lighting
Have fun planning your garden
How to start planning your garden. 0.20 2 year method, 040 shorter method, 1.06 less planning. 2.20 monitor conditions. 2.30 Map how you'll use your garden.4.53 observe light, exposure, wind, water pooling, dry areas, drainage. 8.00 plan garden rooms. 09.15 find your style. 1140 privacy, focal points.
Invasive plants
We discuss invasive plants and Fozzie gets in on the talk: 0.22 definition; 00.51 impact of invasive; 2.12 periwinkle; 2.41 Lily of the valley; 2.49 Gout weed; 3.44 Sea Buckthor; 4.16 techniques to remove Invasive plants; 5.00 digging out; 5.19 solarization; 6.34 resources; 8.28 geranium vs pelargonium.
Gardening in the winter. Seed starting as a way to garden when its cold outside.
We discuss seed starting: 1.00 seed starting mix; 2.30 cell pack tray;3.53 lighting; 4,21 heating pads; 6.02 labels; 6.25 seed sowing; 7.25 bottom watering; 7.40 when to strat lights and stop heat mat; 7.56 fertilize?; 8.00 back to lights; 9.2 transplanting; 1015 fan; 1105 clamshell sed starting; 1150 riddling; 1330 slow germination stratgey; 1425 whats a radicle; 1537 stratification; 1752 how to
giving houseplants a new view outside
Hardening off houseplants and altering their care to the outdoor environment
Its a book review! 5 reading suggestions in time for Christmas
we discuss 5 books related to plants and fungi. We hope you like them1 The new plant collector - Darryl Cheng2 A home for the rusty patched bumble bee- Lorraine Johnson and Sheila Colla3 Bringing nature home - Doug Tallamy4 Entangled world - Merlin Sheldrake5 The hidden kingdom of fungi- Keith Seifert
Green Thumb Garden center owner Mary Reid discusses business, and how she shares her gardening knowledge.
Mary had an unusual path to owning a garden center. She shares her career path from banking to gardening. She discusses her role on the CBC Gardeners' question time and what it means to be a Master Gardener.
Seed saving-A fun, cheap way to get seeds for next year.
We discuss seed saving from native plants, fruits (yes tomatoes are fruits), and legumes. Fozzie interrupts to chase a fly. I slip up and suggest that different species can cross - that's incorrect :( . The rest of the information is good. For native seed information check out the Ottawa seed library. or Prairie Moon nursery.
Garlic Growing at Silver Springs Farm
Silver Springs farm is known for its garlic. Mel Jones who is in charge of the project shares how they started with a small patch of garlic and other vege. When deer ate everything except the garlic they made the smart decision to focus on garlic production and have expanded their operation yearly. They have also innovated using an old snow blower to create planting hills and inventing "the Dibbl
Silver Spring farm -known for its garlic we find out about the history behind the garlic.
We interview Anne Cole coordinator of volunteers at Silver Spring farm. The Farm was established in 1867 in the Bell's corners area of Ottawa. The original farm is still in place and is now an NCC property. The farm became a residence for adults with developmental disabilities, and then 30 years ago volunteers started to grow garlic in the unused farm fields and that has developed into a huge gar
Fall tasks for a head start in the spring
Fall tasks can help make Spring less hectic. In this episode we discuss starting a new bed in the fall so its ready to go in the spring, leaf clean up, pruning raspberries, cleaning up hostas and spirea.
David Hill councilor for West Barrhaven discusses his approach to office, The need for food in the community and invasive species and pollinator projects.
We apologise for some areas of poor audio on this recording. David Hill kindly gave his time to discuss how he came to office. David discussed his respect for taxpayers money and using resources wisely. We reviewed the need for nutritious low cost food in our community. David discussed an interest in dealing with invasive plant species using systems already in place. David has also has been invol
Bringing houseplants back inside in fall.
Fall is time to get houseplants back inside, or to bring new tropical purchases indoors. We chat about checking the plants for insects, preparing the plants for coming indoors and preventing insects hitching a ride into your home. We now have a website and you can find a fact sheet about this topic there.
Fall care of evergreens
Evergreens seem so able to manage without any help but as the climate changes they need more TLC. We discuss types of evergreens, their fall needs and when to prune.
Tips on caring for Tomato plants as we transition to fall, and bonus tips for bush bean sequential planting and care
Elizabeth gets to ask Maryanne for tips on getting as many tomatoes as possible to ripen before the end of the growing season. We also talk about the advantages of leaving plant roots - especially of bean plants in the ground.
Growing gardens, transit and environmental projects in Ottawa with Barrhaven east Councilor Wilson Lo
Wilson shares his path to politics. He has a passion for transit and makes that a priority. He is also championing improved tree cover in Ottawa. Wilson is supporting a citizen led pollinator project in Barrhaven and discusses how the City is passing bylaws to make this type of initiative easier. Maryanne and I then try to persuade Wilson to update his mainly grass and weed backyard. We offer advi
Easy Gardening with Mike Ritchie from Ritchie Feed and Seed
Mike is the fourth generation running Ritchie Feed and Seed. This Ottawa garden center is nearly 100 year old. Mike shares his vast experience to talk us through some of his products that we use regularly in our gardens. From seed starting to fertilizer. He also has some tips on managing Japanese beetles.
August is the New May! Lets talk about succession planting for a bigger crop.
Succession planting is all about using the growing area we have to maximum capacity. When one crop is finished you can plant a new crop. Choose either seeds of crops that mature within 60 days or cool weather crops with longer days to maturity that you started indoors in June. Its as simple as choosing the right seeds.
Garlic looking Gunky?- how to make it glorious
As gardeners we have to adapt to the weather. We've been having wet weather and that can cause garlic to start to rot. We discuss how to manage this and save your harvest. We also discuss managing problems from dry or cold weather.
Tomato plants are growing well but how to look after them? do you prune or let them be?
There are lots of different opinions on care of tomato plants- especially around pruning. We discuss some of the pros and cons of pruning and why you might decide to give it a go or not. We also discuss general care including staking the plants, mulching and watering. Oh and Fozzie decides to try to get out attention away from Tomatoes by licking us - oh dogs!
Delicious peppers and eggplant. Fun to grow - great colours and then awesome to eat. Dietitian Danielle gives us some nutrition tips and great recipes
We love growing sweet and hot peppers and eggplants. They have such vibrant colours that looks great in the vegetable garden or even in garden borders. Harvesting and eating them at the end of the Summer is such a treat. Danielle Aldous shares some nutritional facts and then 2 great recipes.Charred vegetable and lentil Antipasto https://www.cookspiration.com/recipe.aspx?perma=QPiqLgsbPwe&g=18
Growing glorious garlic and scrumptious scapes.
Maryanne and I discuss how to grow garlic starting from selecting the cloves to plant in October to harvesting the following July. The process starts with the correct depth of planting, and protecting the planted cloves over winter. In Spring the protection is removed and the plants are monitored. Around June scapes are harvested and in July the bulbs can be lifted. Then its time to store and e
Hale Kale! The green that is good for you but has an image problem. Dietitian Danielle helps us appreciate Kale and gives tips on how to use it so the whole family will learn to love it.
Danielle explains why Kale is so good for us and also helps us to understand how to prepare it so the whole family will enjoy it. She even gets her teens to eat it so she knows what she's talking about.Try this wonderful Kale salad for yourself and fall in love with this under appreciated green. from leafwmc.comSouthwestern Kale Salad
Garlic, Onions and Scapes. The flavour powerhouse . Dietitian Danielle Shares information, tips and recipes you'll love.
Danielle shares her nutritional knowledge of these essential flavour builders. We all love garlic but do you know why its so good for you as well as being delicious? She also shares great recipes you may never have tried.recipes from the Ontario garlic growers can be found athttps://www.garlicgrowersofontario.com/recipes
Spring in the vegetable garden- what is growing and what are the gardening tasks
Spring can be a busy time in any garden. Growing vegetables for the Barrhaven Food Cupboard we need to keep on top of clean up. repairs, planting and harvesting. We go through the different jobs discussing what went well and what didnt. More fun is the amazing food we can harvest in Spring. There's rhubarb and onions as some of the first crops.Get inspiration for your own garden.
How to start a new garden bed- its not as hard as you think!
This is always a fun task, Just thinking about what you might plant is so exciting, but first you have to create a bed. We discuss several easy ways to make a new garden bed.
Herbs - small but mighty additions to lift any meal.
The second in our series with dietitian Danielle Aldous. This episode features cilantro, dill, basil and parsley. These herbs are easy to grow and so worth the flavour they add. The feature recipe is from Canadian Living and is a Cilantro-Jalapeno saucehttps://www.canadianliving.com/food/appetizers-snacks/recipe/cilantro-jalapeno-sauce
Rhubarb- this delicious vegetable is usually used in dessert but is great in savoury dishes too.
Our third discussion with registered dietitian Danielle Aldous. We explore some of the ways to use rhubarb. Danielle shares a strawberry rhubarb cobbler recipe form the dairy farmers of Canada.We also discuss that Rhubarb is a vegetable and is very versatile and can be used in savoury recipes. Check out this link below for 18 surprisingly savoury recipeshttps://simplyfamilyrecipes.com/savory-rhuba
Asparagus -We love this Spring vegetable- dietary information and a great recipe.
This is the first of a series of talks on nutrition related to the plants we can grow in Ontario. We are delighted to share the expertise of Danielle Aldous a registered dietitian. In this episode we discuss the uses and benefits of Asparagus. Danielle also gives an excellent explanation of prebiotics. Danielle shares recipes in each of her episodes and the link to Spring Goddess Salad from the
Spring cleanup series-Pruning - basics
This episode discusses the basics of removing dead branches. We plan a more in depth series on pruning in the Winter.
Spring cleanup -lawn repair_ this can seem hard but it doesn't have to be.
How to care for the lawn in Spring. We break down the simple steps to look after your Spring lawn so it thrives through the year.
Spring Cleanup - garden tools. We often neglect our tools but they perform better if we give them a little love.
Preparing garden tools for the new season sounds a bit tedious, but it is important if you want them to work well. They don't need a lot of care but some basic tips will help them last longer and work better.
Spring Clean up- Mow or No Mow? the decision a little more complex than it seems.
we discuss the pros and cons of whether to "No Mow" in the Spring. This movement to not Mow in May and sometimes in June started in the UK for various reasons that may not apply to the Canadian gardener.
Spring Clean up - what to do with the dead stalks and stems ?
There are many views on what to do with the dead plant stalks and stems. Each gardener can decide for themselves but we discuss the benefits of leaving them one of which is its a lot less work.
Spring Garden clean up - Managing the leaves- ways to make this less work
We discuss what to do with the fall leaves that are on the lawn or garden beds. Hint once again we opt for the easy way out.
Managing pests in the garden- sorry no advice on managing human pests who helpfully weed out your vegetable plants.
We discuss how to manage pests without pesticides. There's actually a lot you can do.
The benefits of attracting pollinators to your garden.
Attracting pollinators helps our plants be productive. Its also a lot of fun to observe insects and small animals. A great way to enjoy insects is to learn more about them. Try using the free App inaturalist . You can take a photo of any creature and get responses regarding identification from enthusiasts and experts. By using inaturalist we also help researchers as they can see the prevalence of
Composting- what is it and why do it?
We discuss the types of composting done by the City, a large community garden and in the backyard. There are many benefits to using compost so learning how to get free black gold is a neat trick.
The Garden Climate - its really important for deciding what to plant.
Here we discuss how the climate we live in affects how we plant, but also we talk about the micro climate conditions that exist in our gardens and are important to be aware of so that we give each plant the best conditions for success, Tip that makes life easier in the long run. We also explain zones and how the plant label helps us check what will thrive in our own climate conditions.
Planting out - you have a lovely new plant - now what?
Whether you started plants from seed or bought from the store , its time to plant outside. We focus on peppers , eggplant and tomatoes because we love them , but a lot of the principals apply to all plants.
Hardening off seedlings to prepare for planting out- time to toughen up the youngsters.
you have a lovely seedling or a new plant to plant outside, it is hard to wait but giving them a gradual introduction to their new home outside will improve survival.
Basics of Soil structure
Maryanne shares her knowledge of soil structure. We explain that Organic matter is derived from living organisms that decay and add nutrients to the soil.
An introduction to permaculture. - it sounds fancy and new but its actually old and time tested.
We talk about the history and touch on principals of permaculture. This method of growing sounds new but like most good things is old- actually as old as the first types of agriculture.
Introducing the podcast plan - finally!
I explain that this podcast is aimed at anyone hoping to gain confidence gardening we focus on climate and growing in Ottawa, Ontario , but also discuss basic principals that are applicable to all gardens anywhere. Each episode has a different topic ranging from some gardening basics and specific advice growing different plants as the season progresses. Plants are a lot of fun and gardening is a
Soil Basics 1- Soil texture
We discuss the texture of soil. What that means and how to find out what texture your soil is and how to improve your soil. Maryanne also adds some interesting facts about the soils in our Ottawa area.
Interview with Dawn Lily, President of the Barrhaven Food Cupboard.
This podcast series is in support of the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. Dawn explains how the BFC operates to help our neighbours. We welcome volunteers in the BFC garden. It's a great place to meet friends and learn about gardening.Donations to BFC can be sent by e transfer to donations@barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca
Introducing Mary Anne and Elizabeth- our gardening experience
In this introduction we explain how we started gardening and discuss the Barrhaven Food Cupboard Garden.
Hot Turf- how to manage turf when the weather heats up
1:00 turf response to heat2:50 how to break the cycle of dormancy1045 Mowing in hot weather
