Episodes

  • "Mom" is the secret code word at urbannaturestore.ca

    "Mom" is the secret code word at urbannaturestore.ca
    Apr 26 2025
    Paul Oliver from the Urban Nature Store joins Charlie in-studio to share tips for supporting birds and discouraging critters like squirrels. We also discuss when to plant Canna lilies, planting in shade and fungus gnats on a large indoor palm tree. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    48 mins
  • The Tree Show (Woody Plants for sure)!

    The Tree Show (Woody Plants for sure)!
    Apr 19 2025
    Replacing an old apple tree, growing beneath an old blue spruce tree, and trees that grow well in moisture. That's the beginning of the show. Voles, pruning butterfly bush + rose of Sharon, not to mention rabbit damage on serviceberry. It's a very big show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    49 mins
  • Plants & More Plants: Asparagus, Amaryllis, Grapefruit, Caladium, Boxwood and More!

    Plants & More Plants: Asparagus, Amaryllis, Grapefruit, Caladium, Boxwood and More!
    Apr 12 2025
    Things are hopping on the Garden Show today - to till or not an ancient asparagus patch? Soil preparation and composition - again, to till? Coffee grounds in the garden, boxwood replacements, Irish Spring soap to deter squirrels and more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    49 mins
  • Welcome Our New Sister Station 92.3 FM in Owen Sound!

    Welcome Our New Sister Station 92.3 FM in Owen Sound!
    Apr 6 2025
    Today's show covers overwatered African violets, pruning Clematis, repelling cats from the garden and a search for Edelweiss. Plus lots more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    49 mins
  • Food, Homes and Plants - All For The Birds!

    Food, Homes and Plants - All For The Birds!
    Mar 29 2025
    Paul Oliver (urbannaturestore.ca) joins the show to share his expertise with wildlife. Attracting bluebirds, best plantings to support birds, how and when to clean birdhouses, and the annual arrival of the bully grackles are all discussed today. Plus what to do with excess fireplace ashes? Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    44 mins
  • Go Slow with Spring Cleanup!

    Go Slow with Spring Cleanup!
    Mar 22 2025
    Many native insects use the hollow stems of herbaceous perennials for overwintering. Plants like Sedum and ornamental grasses. Don't rush to remove this material until the insects have moved on - likely early to mid May. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    48 mins
  • Snow Is Gone But Now The Lawn Is White! How Come??

    Snow Is Gone But Now The Lawn Is White! How Come??
    Mar 15 2025
    Callers are interested in taking geranium cuttings, caring for 'mother-in-laws tongue, starting seeds and filling raised gardens. Spring is on its way! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    43 mins
  • Bring Blooms Indoors with Forced Forsythia Branches!

    Bring Blooms Indoors with Forced Forsythia Branches!
    Mar 8 2025
    Fully grown Bridal Wreath Spirea in an allotment garden, Rhubarb in a raised garden and dwarf Hydrangea along a foundation. All this and more on the Garden Show this week! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio
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    44 mins
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