Scientist and Toronto Master Gardener Dianne Azzarello joins for a thoughtful look at how easily misinformation can take root in the gardening world. Together, we explore what it means to pause, question, and look to credible sources as we grow toward more informed, ecological practices.

In this episode of The Garden Shift, host Tina Cesaroni speaks with Toronto Master Gardener and Nature Steward Pat Concessi about caterpillar sightings in the garden — from black swallowtails on parsley to the chickadees and hummingbirds they help sustain. Together, they reflect on the small wonders of observation, the importance of native plants, and how every leaf eaten tells a story of connection and life.

Master Gardener Tena van Andel joins The Garden Shift to share what our gardens truly need this season. From fallen leaves to seed heads, she explains why “less cleanup” can mean more life for pollinators, soil, and next spring’s blooms.

In this episode of The Garden Shift, botanist Ryan Godfrey from the World Wildlife Fund shares how to reframe the way we see the natural world by developing “botany eyes.” From the meaning of native plants and the language of ecology to cultivating balcony habitats and supporting wild pollinators, Ryan invites us to notice the relationships that make plant life so extraordinary — including a delightful wild bee story you won’t forget.