The Maritime Gardening Podcast

In this episode, Horticulturalist Cody Whynot from Veseys Seeds joins us to talk about trees, whips, and seeds — and what gardeners should consider when looking to grow fruit from trees and bushes.
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▶️ Bonus YouTube Channel — Outdoors on the Cheap: https://www.youtube.com/@outdoorsonthecheap
🌱 This episode is sponsored by Veseys Seeds Visit www.veseys.com and use promo code GAVS26 for free shipping on all items in their 2026 Seed Catalogue. (Free shipping not applicable on surcharges for larger items. Valid until November 30, 2026.)
Music:
"Pioneers" by Audionautix.com
"Dancing Raindrops" by Mad Music

Soil Scientist Keith Reid joins us to take a walk down the soil amendments aisle of the garden center, and asks the question — how much of this stuff do we really need?
More about Keith Reid: https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca
Keith's book — Improving Your Soil: https://www.amazon.ca/Improving-Your-Soil
🎙️ Free Audio Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com Learn how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way!
✍️ Weekly Gardening Articles: https://maritimegardening.substack.com
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maritimegardening
▶️ Bonus YouTube Channel — Outdoors on the Cheap: https://www.youtube.com/@outdoorsonthecheap
🌱 This episode is sponsored by Veseys Seeds Visit www.veseys.com and use promo code GAVS26 for free shipping on all items in their 2026 Seed Catalogue. (Free shipping not applicable on surcharges for larger items. Valid until November 30, 2026.)
Music:
"Pioneers" by Audionautix.com
"Dancing Raindrops" by Mad Music

So you’ve had it with your regular life and want to pack it all in, move to the country and start an orchard, a homestead, or a market garden. Well, that’s what my guest, Stefan Sobkowiak, did years ago. In this podcast, he suggests a few questions you should ask yourself before making that big move.
Stefan’s YouTube Channel:
@stefansobkowiak
If you enjoyed this content, please like, share, and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast at https://maritimegardening.com, where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way!
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Sponsor:
Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds.
Veseys Seeds offers a promo code GAVS25 that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. (Free shipping not applicable on surcharges for larger items.) Promo code valid until November 30, 2025.
@veseys #veseys #veseyseeds #growwithveseys
If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel, “Outdoors on the Cheap”:
@outdoorsonthecheap
Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com
Facebook: maritimegardening
Music: “Pioneers” by Audionautix

In this episode I talk to biologist and mushroom forager Jessica Snider about growing mushrooms. This episode is for mostly beginners who would like to try growing them in their gardens - but we also discuss options for growing on patios, decks and balconies.
Jessica's Website:
https://growmushroomscanada.ca
Coupon code for 10% off on mushrooms: Maritime10
If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way!
Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :)
Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds.
Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025.
@veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com
If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel:
"Outdoors on the Cheap".

/ @outdoorsonthecheap
Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com
Facebook Page:
/ maritimegardening
Music: "pioneers" by https://Audionautix.com

In this episode I talk to meteorologist, documentary film producer, TV host, writer, author, university lecturer, public speaker and media personality Richard Zurawski about the drought currently being experienced in Nova Scotia.
Link to that fascinating dynamic map that Richard shared:
https://earth.nullschool.net/

If you enjoyed this content, please like, share and/or subscribe to my YouTube channel. You can also check out my free audio podcast (https://maritimegardening.com ) where I discuss how to grow healthy food the cheap and easy way!

Guess what? I'm now writing an article on gardening every week at https://maritimegardening.substack.com/. Check it out :)

Check out my sponsor, Veseys Seeds.
Veseys Seeds (www.veseys.com) offers a Promo code (GAVS25) that allows you to get free shipping on all items in their 2025 Seed Catalogue. Free shipping is not applicable on surcharges on larger items. Promo code is valid until November 30, 2025.
@veseys #veseys #veseysseeds #growwithveseys www.veseys.com

If you like my content, why not check out my other YouTube channel:
"Outdoors on the Cheap".

/ @outdoorsonthecheap

Podcast: https://maritimegardening.com
Facebook Page:
/ maritimegardening
Music: "pioneers" by https://Audionautix.com