x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin

Zoomer Podcast Network

Zoomer Radio’s Garden Show host is noted author, columnist, radio and HGTV personality Charlie Dobbin. She’ll update you with each week’s gardening tips and professional advice, while taking your calls and having some fun with gardening as well. Every Saturday from 9-10am on Zoomer Radio AM740 and FM96.7

education home & garden

All Episodes

49:37

It's the F*** show. Frigid, fallow and friable!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2026/02/07

Frigid, fallow and friable just about sums up today's show. Super cold has gardeners worried about plant survival. A caller wants to know about the benefits of leaving the vegetable garden fallow for a season. And Charlie gets into what is a great soil - friable you say?!? Plus dormant cyclamen, clematis propagation, white pine in a pot and root crops struggling.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

50:14

Longer Days Means We're Getting Excited About...

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2026/01/31

Transplanting indoor pathos, amaryllis care, and starting nasturtiums seeds. But, days are getting longer and we're thinking outdoors too: moving rhubarb, pruning Rose of Sharon and more!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

47:38

Lots of Texts & Email Keep Charlie On Her Toes!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2026/01/24

Now for something completely different - live communication with text and email! Questions from listeners include: winter seed sowing (both indoors and out), Gardenia with spider mites, lemon trees that don't flower and leaving orchids for an extended holiday.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

53:26

Gardening in a Changing Climate with Niki Jabbour

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2026/01/17

Niki Jabbour joins us from Nova Scotia to chat about gardening under cover, some exotic varieties, making soil blocks and more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

53:25

Answers to all your emails + another visit with Paul...

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2026/01/10

Lots going on in the cyberverse for gardeners! Zoom with a horticultural society, or learn Bird Identification at birdscanada.org in preparation for The Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 13-16th. Paul Oliver (Urban Nature Store) joins the show once more to explain birdfeeder care, and how to help our feathered friends avoid predators!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

53:31

Terry Kennedy Shares Her Orchid Expertise!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2026/01/03

Terry Kennedy (and her husband) of 'Orchids in Our Tropics' have been growing orchids in Ontario for over 50 years! She talks about exotic travel, tropical orchids and some best practices for the home orchid grower. Plus we get insider info about the Southern Ontario Orchid Society 'Orchid Show & Sale' coming Feb 14 & 15 to the Toronto Botanical Garden. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

51:40

Health & Happiness to All in the New Year!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/12/27

Steven Biggs (foodgardenlife.com) joins the show. He's teaching courses, has just published the latest 'Canada Gardener's Journal' and is very engaged in using his "garage" for just about everything except cars! We chat about herbs, crop rotation, leaf mulch and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

52:19

Winter Solstice Tomorrow - Longer Days Are Coming!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/12/20

No phone calls means Dean & Charlie chat about all things gardening. Gifts for gardeners, emails about pomegranates & Amaryllis, and caring for your Christmas tree, now and after Christmas! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

52:24

Birds & Amaryllis!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/12/13

Paul Oliver (urbannaturestore.ca) joins Charlie & Dean in a pre-recorded episode. We chat about winter challenges for all wildlife, great gifts for nature lovers and best Poinsettia/Amaryllis care. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:36

All About Walnuts & More

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/11/29

Carol (in Orangeville) has a bumper crop of walnuts. Squirrels are leaving shells everywhere. Is this an issue for other plants growth? Meanwhile, Monica called to remind us wildlife refuges like https://www.shadesofhope.ca would love excess bounty like walnuts! Composting, transplanting houseplants, watering cacti - what a show!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:30

Rain Garden and how to design & maintain with Sean James

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/11/22

Today Sean James, horticulturist, naturalist, eco-warrior and communications expert joins the show! We talk about native plants, sustainable design and the importance of beauty in our gardens. Plus callers ask about: organic fertilizers for houseplants, controlling Pulmonaria and birdseed that's not working.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:31

Roses & Leaves - Who Knew?

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/11/15

Early cold and snow frustrates most gardeners. What to do with all those leaves? And can roses still be pruned? What about Magnolias? And lilacs? Perennials? Bottom line - can we re-use potting soil in our pots next year?Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:42

Best Wild Bird Food For Winter - Think High Fat Suet!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/11/08

Paul Oliver (UrbanNatureStore.ca) joins Charlie in studio to share tips on wild bird support this winter. Callers want to: eliminate invasive zebra grass, prune overgrown Ficus benjamina, care for Bromeliads, grow milkweed from seed and get peonies to flower. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

52:38

Harvesting Edibles with Steven Biggs

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/11/01

Steven Biggs (foodgardenlife.com) shares tips and tricks for growing and harvesting tender plants. Like figs,olives and lemons! Plus we discuss storing dried herbs, pruning roses and growing a money tree! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

52:35

Is it too late to plant grass seed?

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/10/25

Lawn care rules this week. Seeding, fertilizing, weeds (including crab grass) and tips about the final mow ofthe season. Also are apples and/or leaves left on lawns overwinter a problem? Japanese beetles, pear rust and more! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:42

Planting, Transplanting and Overwintering Favourite...

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/10/11

When to plant garlic? Drought effects on rhubarb, Cosmos and Gladiolus'. When to cut back Hydrangea, Iris' and transplanting daylilies, Christmas cactus and more!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:42

Bringing in Tropicals - Like Figs and Rosemary. How...

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/10/04

Figs, rosemary and other plants want to come indoors before winter. How to be successful? Fertilizing outdoors now? Rejuvenation of an older perennial garden and what to do with Dahlias? Lots of good info this week on the Garden Show! Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:46

Welcome Autumn - Lots of Important Garden Tips!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/09/27

Re-using tomato plant soil from pots in our gardens. More about mycorrhizae for growing great plants. Pruning lilacs, rose of Sharon and silver lace vine at the right time! Bare root planting and more. Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:36

Rotate Your Crops!

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/09/20

For the best consistent harvest every year means changing planting locations for plants from the same family. Tomatoes, peppers and eggplants MUST shift with beans, carrots, kale, lettuce etc. I know, not always easy! Plus lawn care now, Amaryllis (again), apples, cedars and overwintering an ancient Easter cactus!Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

49:42

Canna Lilies Overwinter, Bromeliad Care, Mushrooms...

The Garden Show with Charlie Dobbin ·

2025/09/15

Overwintering canna lilies and peonies. Mushrooms growing in a lawn, transplanting Clematis and propagating Dipladenia. Plus tar spot on maples and pruning Hydrangeas.Listen live every Saturday at 9am on Zoomer Radio

en

1,292 results

Similar Podcasts

Science Talk

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

五分钟心理学

柠檬心理

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

Veterinary Clinical Podcasts

The Royal Veterinary College