Show overview
gardens4everybody launched in 2025 and has put out 63 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 10 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 7 min and 15 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Elizabeth and Maryanne.
From the publisher
At Gardens 4 everybody our goal is to encourage and empower people to enjoy gardening using methods which result in less work. No matter the space limitations or conditions everybody can grow something. From enjoying a small houseplant to growing your own food. We want you to experience the satisfaction and benefits gardening has to offer.We are sharing information about gardening in zone 5b which in our case is the Ottawa area. We use sustainable organic practices, focusing on permaculture, native plants for pollinators, and fruits and vegetables. Ultimately this encourages spaces that are habitats for small animals such as birds, bees and bugs, creating beauty and capturing carbon. We base episodes on our experiences working in the Barrhaven Food Cupboard garden and pollinator gardens, as well as our own homes and gardens. Join us as we explore seasonal topics and try to demystify gardening.
Latest Episodes
View all 63 episodesEnjoying the garden at night
A quick guide to growing easy vegetable plants
Worms, glorious worms
giving houseplants a new view outside
Keeping a shoreline healthy for cottage owners and wildlife
Love maple syrup? We talk to Scott Drummond to find out about maple syrup production
Weeds you can Eat
A quick discussion of common invasive garden plants and their native alternatives
Perennial vegetables to make your gardening easy- Asparagus, Rhubarb and Walking Onions
A new way to control Japanese beetles -introducing the Winsome Fly
Help ! My garden has a large wet puddle.
Spring Lawn Care
S2 Ep 2Invasive 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.
S2 Ep 8Pruning 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
S2 Ep 10Pruning a mature tree
0.40 maintenance pruning,3.00 rejuvenation pruning, 3.25 general pruning advice
S2 Ep 9Pruning 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,
S2 Ep 6Introduction 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,
S2 Ep 7 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,
S2 Ep 3Have 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.
S2 Ep 5Plants 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,