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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.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from gardens4everybody podcast

Container bulbs for your spring garden or balcony

2026/10/21

00:40 why plant bulbs in a container 01:00 what type of container 02:17 when to plant and how

Bulbs- little packets of spring joy

2026/10/14

01:00 what is a bulb 05:00 tulips, daffodils and hyacinths 06:30 when to plant 07:40 where to plant and what depth 11:40 protecting tulip bulbs 14:00 Daffodils 14:40 lifespan of tulip bulbs

Why do leaves change colour in fall?

2026/10/07

00.00 short version 04.26 longer version

Overwintering tender flowers- lift and store those beauties

2026/09/30

00:00 what plants to lift and store 01:00 what part of the plant to store and how 06:00 potting up and planting out

Pampering your soil for the winter rest and fall care of the composter

2026/09/23

00.23 what does soil need 02:33 top dressing vs mulch 5:00 chop and drop 5:40 leaves as mulch/top dressing 7:00 humus in soil 7:30 compost emptying 8:50 using kitchen scarps in the garden 10:20 stratifying the top dressing with compost 12:00 contact us to ask questions or suggest topics through [email protected]

Plant propagation- lets make some plant clones

2026/09/09

We discuss how to take a beloved plant and make new copies to share with friends or just for yourself

A September To Do List

2026/09/02

1:10 Lawn care 5:55 perennial beds 09:00 Paw paw 1200 Apple pruning 12:40 evergreen tree care

Clematis and their Care

2026/08/19

0040 types 1:17 planting 4:41 when to prune 6:20 when to add compost or fertiliser 7:07 powdery mildew 08:30 Clematis wilt 10:06 Aphids 11:20 slugs 11:30 earwigs 12:50 spider mites

Its the end of the summer, what should I do in my garden?

2026/08/14

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.

Lets get Dividing. Hosta Iris and Peonie

2026/08/05

Hostas 0:50 Iris 05:30 Peonie 15:30 managing powdery mildew 21:00

Is my garden depressed (in nitrogen)

2026/07/29

digging in leaves into the soil for the first time causes nitrogen depression how to mange that.

Reducing plant stress in a hot dry summer

2026/07/22

01;00 planning for reducing stress 0227 vegetable plants that like shade 0420 consider hills and troughs when planting 0520 soil management to reduce heat stress 0733 preventing powdery mildew with milk 0930 shading plants 1130 hand pollinating plants in humid weather

Hot Turf- how to manage turf when the weather heats up

2026/07/15

1:00 turf response to heat 2:50 how to break the cycle of dormancy 1045 Mowing in hot weather

Flowers that bloom in July

2026/07/08

009 native plants that bloom in July- 1:22 coreopsis 2:54 Rudbekia and Echinacia 3:49 healianthus and helianthemum 4:45 Hibiscus 5.50 ligularia 6:20 Liatrus 6:57 Lupins

How to Manage Dry Garden Areas

2026/07/01

1.30 Factors causing a dry garden 5.0 How to improve and adapt to dry areas 7.20 plant suggestions