Podcast appearances and mentions of niki jabbour

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions in advance of the Victoria Day weekend. And off the top of the show, we speak with Sandra Mullen, the president of the NSGEU. She discusses the latest parking problems for hospital staff in NS.

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions on early planting, bed preparation and pest elimination. But first, we hear about employees struggling to find parking after Halifax hospitals create free parking for visitors.

On the phone-in: As we head into the Easter weekend, gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions to help listeners plan their dream garden this season. And off the top, we talk with David Chaundy from the Atlantic Economic Council about boosting interprovincial trade.

On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Lana Asaff, a senior economist with the Atlantic Economic Council about US tariffs. The retaliatory tariffs are causing a great deal of economic uncertainty. 

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions for gardeners across the region. And off the top of the show, we hear about an initiative in Quebec that will see people who are no-shows after making a restaurant reservation will be charged $10 per person. We talk with Natasha Chestnut from the Restaurant Association of NS whether such an initiative has been talked about in the Maritimes.

Today's phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your spring gardening questions live from the CBC living room at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown as part of the PEI Provincial Home Show.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers listeners' questions during the winter season when gardeners order seeds. And off the top, we speak with Lori Haggerty who's from Fredericton. She has spent the last 10 months walking across Canada raising money for charities that help people who are experiencing intimate partner violence.

Today on the phone-in: perennial fave Niki Jabbour takes your winter gardening questions. But first, we hear from a group asking for the creation of a new position in Canada: A Gender Based Violence Commissioner.

On the phone-in today: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers all your questions. And off the top, we hear from Rob Lantz, PEI's Minister of Education. He's telling schools to stop removing tributes to students who died. And we also hear from Kelly Lamrock, New Brunswick Child and Youth Advocate. He expresses concern over student assessments.

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. But first, we hear about plans for a long-awaited permanent shelter in St. Stephen, NB, and Indigenous Veterans Day on PEI.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions about overwintering plants. And off the top, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is creating the Clyde River Nature Reserve near Shelburne, NS. And foodscaping your yard to grow fresh produce. 

On the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers questions from listeners. And off the top of the show, we hear about a meeting that was held in Montague, PEI, where people had a chance to express their frustrations over the suspension of the ferry service between PEI and NS

On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers questions on Fall gardening. And off the top of the show, we speak with professor Don Wright who's with UNB. He comments on the need for the ceremonial guard that's performed in downtown Fredericton to reflect greater historical and cultural diversity.

On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers our listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenn Murray from UNIFOR who tells the story of how she helped get a bill passed in the NS legislature yesterday that declares that intimate partner violence is an epidemic.

Today on the phone-in:Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. Plus,a Charlottetown woman is warning people about a distraction-scam, and a 12 year-old wraps up his summer mini-putt business in St. Andrews, NS.

On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we hear how the Covered Bridge Potato Chip company is continuing to make chips after a fire in March burned the factory to the ground. Also, PEI experienced a partial 911 outage yesterday.

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. But first, we hear about improving farm resiliency on PEI, and some more of your thoughts on how to support local farmers and buy more local food.

Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes all your gardening questions. And off the top of the show, we hear your feedback on what Anne of Green Gables and specifically the location of Green Gables means to you.

The remnants of post tropic storm Beryl drops torrential rain on part of the Mainland NS. Councillor Dick Killam from Halls Harbour, NS, describes the damage in his community. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire and Brett Ruskin also file reports.And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

Sascha Gordon and her husband run Boonoonoonoos -- a restaurant in Charlottetown that serves Caribbean food. Sascha talks with us about her concerns for her family back in Jamaica with Hurricane Beryl hitting the island today. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.

The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS -- the site of the former residential school -- on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Melissa Peter-Paul on PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

Jim Ryan, the mayor of the Town of Pictou, NS. speaks about the future of the pulp mill near his town. He also speaks about yesterday's settlement agreement. A new heart clinic in Halifax is named after a hockey player named Jordan Boyd who died in 2013.. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.

A legislative committee on PEI is investigating snaring and trapping. Two dogs were killed by snares in 2022. We hear about some of the testimony at the committee. Listeners share their feedback on cycling safety. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.

This year in Woodstock, NB, Pride banners will not be erected on lamp posts like they have in the past. We speak with Amanda Lighbody, the founder & president of The Rainbow Crosswalk in Woodstock and she shares her concerns. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

The office of Dr John Sherrard - an orthodontist in Quispamsis, NB - closed suddenly earlier this month. Patients are worried and concerned because some are out thousands of dollars with no explanation. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers all your gardening questions.

A former crab fisherman in Bas-Caraquet, NB, named Merel Chiasson is the winner of the $64 million dollar Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball prize. The winning ticket was sold last year and was set to expire. We hear about proposed legislation in NB called the Compassionate Intervention Act which would force people who are severely addicted into drug treatment. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.

We hear concerns that the coming federal Pharmacare legislation will fall short of the universal, comprehensive drug plan promised. And on the phone-in, Niki Jabbour on starting seeds and prepping new gardens.

A new high-tech paint will reduce a Halifax ferry's carbon emissions. The man who died in a St. Stephen park is remembered by his mother. And on the phone-in, our gardening expert Niki Jabbour.

Preserving the legacy of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Menopause talkback, The Fredericton "Utility Pole" and on the phone in: call our gardening expert, Niki Jabbour.

The federal government has announced changes to the roll-out of the carbon tax. We speak with Chris Benjamin, a Senior Energy Coordinator, specializing in efficiency with the Ecology Action Centre in Halifax. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers your gardening questions.

Chris Harvey-Clark who's a veterinarian at Dalhousie University discusses the reasons why there are more Great White Sharks in our waters. He also comments on a new research paper by the Department of Information Science at Dal on sharks. Bob Bancroft answers questions about white tailed deer on Big Tancook Island. And Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.

Chris Harvey-Clark who's a veterinarian at Dalhousie University discusses the reasons why there are more Great White Sharks in our waters. He also comments on a new research paper by the Department of Information Science at Dal on sharks. Bob Bancroft answers questions about white tailed deer on Big Tancook Island. And Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.

People in Fredericton, NB take part in a healing walk on Bill Thorpe Bridge to honour National Truth and Reconciliation Day. And on the phone-in: Gardening expert Niki Jabbour answers all your questions.

CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin provides the latest information about Hurricane Lee as it approaches the region. The mayor of Saint John, NB, Donna Reardon, discusses the fire at a scrap metal yard, the approach of Hurricane Lee and a strike in the city. And on the phone-in: Gardening advice from Niki Jabbour.

We hear the details about a contest that closes Friday, Sept 8th about an art contest in Charlottetown, PEI that will see an art project created from wood felled by post tropical storm Fiona. We hear your feedback on school supplies. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers your questions about gardening

A farmer retires from the strawberry business after more than four decades in the field. On the phone-in: gardening advice with Niki Jabbour.

Dorothy Shephard, the PC MLA for Saint John-Lancaster, resigns from cabinet over the controversy surrounding changes to Policy 713 and other issues. We hear from the CFIA about moths in boxwood shrubs. And on the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour.

Two quick things: first, we are welcoming back another exciting season of the Winter Growers Podcast with Clara Coleman--super cool--and second, you are going to notice there is a lot more activity on this feed than usual and the reason is from here on out all of the shows we produce are going to appear in this feed as The No-Till Growers Network… Welcome back to the Winter Growers Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Niki Jabbour, who is an award-winning author, radio show host, educator, and gardening expert on year-round growing in a northern climate. Niki is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, zone 5b at the 44th parallel. She enthusiastically maintains half an acre of raised beds in her back yard using a combination of a high tunnel, low tunnels, cold frames, she grows over 30 veggie crops for winter harvest, including: lettuce, scallions, parsley, kale, carrots, leeks, and arugula. In addition to her books on year-round gardening, Niki also offers online courses on her website savvygardening.com and free educational videos on her YouTube channel and Instagram. I loved speaking with Niki, she is an excellent resource for home gardeners and small-scale growers looking for tips and techniques for successful year-round vegetable production. Mentioned in the show… Niki's website, savvygardening.com The Savvy Gardening Instagram, YouTube channel, and online courses/resources BOOK// The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Your Own Food 365 Days a Year, No Matter Where You Live Folks who make the show possible... RIMOL Greenhouses quality greenhouses and high-tunnels. Johnny's Selected Seeds vegetable, flower, and cover crop seeds. Visit the Growers Library for a wealth of growing resources. Farmers Friend for caterpillar tunnels, harvest equipment, tarps, & more! Get free shipping through ->> farmersfriend.com/notill  BCS America for two wheel tractors + implements.

Welcome back to the Winter Growers Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Niki Jabbour, who is an award-winning author, radio show host, educator, and gardening expert on year-round growing in a northern climate. Niki is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, zone 5b at the 44th parallel. She enthusiastically maintains half an acre of raised beds in her back yard using a combination of a high tunnel, low tunnels, cold frames, she grows over 30 veggie crops for winter harvest, including: lettuce, scallions, parsley, kale, carrots, leeks, and arugula. In addition to her books on year-round gardening, Niki also offers online courses on her website savvygardening.com and free educational videos on her YouTube channel and Instagram. I loved speaking with Niki, she is an excellent resource for home gardeners and small-scale growers looking for tips and techniques for successful year-round vegetable production. Mentioned in the show… Niki's website, savvygardening.com The Savvy Gardening Instagram, YouTube channel, and online courses/resources BOOK// The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener: How to Grow Your Own Food 365 Days a Year, No Matter Where You Live Folks who make the show possible... RIMOL Greenhouses quality greenhouses and high-tunnels. Johnny's Selected Seeds vegetable, flower, and cover crop seeds. Visit the Growers Library for a wealth of growing resources. Farmers Friend for caterpillar tunnels, harvest equipment, tarps, & more! Get free shipping through ->> farmersfriend.com/notill  BCS America for two wheel tractors + implements.

Gardening expert Niki Jabbour drops by with tips that'll help lead to flowery success.

Gabor Lukacs talks passenger rights amidst West Jet flight Cancellations this weekend and on the phone in: Get ready for a long weekend gardening party with Niki Jabbour.

The CBC's Tony Davis provides a full report on a new men's shelter that's set to open in Summerside. It will have six beds and stay open 24/7. We hear your feedback on ECMAs. And on the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, provides advice to keep your garden growing.

Niki Jabbour on how to Make and Use Mini TunnelsLess frost damage. Fewer bugs. Better growing conditions. Mini tunnels have lots of advantages, and they're easy to make and use. For this episode, we head to Nova Scotia to chat with vegetable gardening expert Niki Jabbour about how to make and use mini tunnels.She's the author of Growing Under Cover: Techniques for a More Productive, Weather-Resistant, Pest-Free Vegetable Garden and the creator of the online course How to Build and Use Mini Hoop Tunnels in the Vegetable Garden.We talk about: What mini tunnels are Mini tunnels and weather Mini tunnels and pests Materials to make mini tunnels Getting an early start in the spring garden Turbo-charging heat loving crops with mini tunnels

On Prince Edward Island, right now it's up to landlords whether pets are allowed in rentals. A Green MLA wants to see that change. We hear reaction from Chris LeClair, a senior policy advisor with the Residential Rental Association of PEI. And on the phone-in: our gardening expert, Niki Jabbour on planting bulbs for the winter

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Author, Radio Host, and avid Gardener Niki Jabbour about greenhouses. We tried to cover everything a beginner would need to know and also answered some viewer questions! Check out her radio show here:https://halifax.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-garden-show Check out Niki's Books Here:https://savvygardening.com/buy-our-books/ Check out Niki's new online course here:How to Build & …

Thank-you to today's sponsors HealthiStraw and Sproutbox Garden. Maggie and Dave are back chatting all things garlic today with the one and only, Niki Jabbour. Niki shares her wisdom for garlic growing your own organic hardneck or softneck garlic in any sized garden space. Find links to everything discussed in our episode show notes on our website.

Summer Vegetable GardenIn the first part of the show, we chat with vegetable gardening expert Niki Jabbour.She shares tips about:Summer vegetable garden succession cropsGrowing vegetables in potsSupporting tomato plantsManaging slugsJabbour is an award-winning author of four books: The Year Round Vegetable Gardener, Groundbreaking Food Gardens, Veggie Garden Remix, and Growing Under Cover. As well as hosting and producing The Weekend Gardener radio show, she is a CBC radio columnist. Her award-winning website is savvygardening.com.Hardy ApplesIn the second part of the show we talk about hardy apples with Bob Osborne.He tells us about:Choosing a location for apple treesApple rootstockTips for growing apples in cold climatesApple varietiesCider apple varietiesOsborne has over 40 years experience propagating and selling apples. He runs Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick, and is a CBC radio columnist, and the author of the book Hardy Apples: Growing Apples in Cold Climates.

No interview today, just some information about the weather — our late spring, what to worry about and what not to worry about, seed germination and soil temperature. It's a shorter episode and I hope it encourages you to remain calm and garden on. Some links for more information: Seed Germination and Soil Temps (with small chart) Seed Germination and Soil Temp (larger chart) How to Build a Cold FrameHow to Build a Low TunnelThe Compressed Season of Northern Minnesota Frost Dates in the Vegetable GardenSpring of 2012 -- warmer is not necessarily betterGrowing Vegetables Under Cover with Niki Jabbour

In this podcast I talk to Horticulturist, Author, Radio Host, and Avid Gardener Niki Jabbour about transplants. We tried to cover everything a beginner will need to know. Check out Niki's Books Here:https://savvygardening.com/buy-our-books/ Check out her radio show here:https://halifax.citynews.ca/all-audio/the-garden-show Check out Niki's new online course here:How to Build & Use Mini Hoop Tunnels in the …

In this podcast we chat with special guest Niki Jabbour about techniques for using structures of all sizes in your garden year-round to extend your season, reduce pest pressure, and improve yields. Show notes: Episode 110: Growing Under Cover with Niki Jabbour The Grow More Food Pre-Order Giveaway!