Maggie and Dave get ready to geek out in today's episode, talking soil science with an agronomist. There's lots to cover and learn in this episode with guest, Ashley Labrecque, creator of Gardening In Canada. Find the full episode show notes on our website: https://bit.ly/3EpOhnn

This week's episode is sponsored by House of Anansi Press, Canada's leading independent publisher.

The Spring blizzard of the century is about to hit Manitoba. Stay safe, Grow Guiders! Maggie and Dave kick off this episode by sharing some storm prep tips for the garden. Then they welcome on local pepper expert, Tyrell Benton to share his tips and advice on growing great hot and bell peppers in short season gardens.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Cool Springs Press, a leading publisher in step-by-step, do-it-yourself books for both DIY gardening and home improvement.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Pineridge Hollow. Grow Guide listeners can get 20% off their first order when you sign-up by email.

Maggie and Dave are back in their old studio this week after months (years?) of recording remote due to pandemic restrictions. It feels good to be back together in person! They welcome on Manitoba-based entrepreneur, Jan Regehr, owner and founder of Pineridge Hollow and Oak Knoll Farms, as this week's guest.

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Thank-you to this week's sponsor, Dirt 'n Grow Evolve Organic Fertilizers. Grow Guide listeners can get free shipping on orders over $75 within Canada.

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This week's episode is sponsored by Pineridge Hollow. Grow Guide listeners can get 20% off their first order when you sign-up by email.

The holiday season is in full swing and Maggie and Dave are in the spirit! This episode they look back on 21 of their fav gardening "things" of 2021 including flowers, herbs, edibles, tools, fertilizers, tips, insects and more. This is the last episode of 2021! We'll be taking a Winter break to slow down and relax. You'll hear from us with brand new episodes again in February 2022. Find the full episode show notes on our website https://www.thegrowguidepodcast.com

Maggie and Dave are buzzing with excitement and good energy this week as they catch up about the cold winter weather and spending time in their greenhouses. They welcome on co-founders of Gardenologie Master Classes - Luay Ghafari (from Urban Farm & Kitchen) and Melissa Cameron (from The Good Seed). The duo share about their Seed to Plate Master Class that you can join in 2022. Find the full episode show notes with links to everything discussed on our website www.thegrowguidepodcast.com.

Welcome back to The Grow Guide! This week's episode is full of soul as Maggie and Dave sit down with co-founder of Fruition Seeds, Petra Page-Mann. Tune in to hear a meaningful conversation covering the deeper meaning of seed breeding, changing the world through our gardens and adapting seeds for Northern growers. Find the full show notes on our website and links to everything discussed in this episode https://www.thegrowguidepodcast.com

The Grow Guide is proud to welcome our first ever vet to the show, Dr.Ingrid Sproll from Winrose Animal Hospital! Dr.Sproll enlightens us about the dos and donts of keeping houseplants if you have pets in your home. You will definitely learn plenty of new information in this episode. Plus, Dr.Sproll even demystifies the theory that poinsettias are poisonous for animals. Find the full show notes here on our website.

This week, Maggie and Dave catch up after a few weeks apart. Maggie shares about her epic East Coast road trip she took in October. Dave catches Grow Guiders up on what's going on at Sage Garden Greenhouses. This episode covers some of those basic gardening fundamentals that are key to follow during the winter months, like how often to water, light levels required for houseplants and growing food indoors. Find the full show notes with links to everything discussed here on our website.