CTV News Ottawa has launched a series of gardening segments to provide weekend planting advice for local residents [1].
These broadcasts offer critical timing and species guidance for gardeners in Ontario, helping them navigate the transition from spring rains to the primary planting window.
The series, titled "Good to Grow," features a partnership with Robert Plante Greenhouses [1]. Host Colin Matassa leads the segments, which aim to encourage viewers to begin their seasonal planting projects during the weekends [2].
The initiative began earlier this month with a segment aired April 17, 2026, at 10:07 AM EDT [1]. During that broadcast, the narration said, "All these April showers will soon bring those May flowers!" [1].
Following the initial guidance, the network aired a subsequent segment on May 1, 2026 [2]. This latest update focused specifically on what plants are suitable for the current weekend's conditions in the Ottawa region [2].
Matassa emphasized the start of the season during the May 1 broadcast. "It's time to get Good to Grow with Robert Plante Greenhouses!" he said [2].
The segments serve as a practical resource for the community, linking professional greenhouse expertise with the specific climate challenges faced by gardeners in the region. By providing timed advice, the program helps residents avoid planting too early or too late, a common risk in the variable Ontario spring.
“"It's time to get Good to Grow with Robert Plante Greenhouses!"”
The collaboration between a major local news outlet and a commercial greenhouse indicates a community-focused approach to seasonal agriculture. By syncing planting advice with the immediate weekend calendar, the program attempts to reduce the risk of crop failure caused by the unpredictable temperature swings typical of the Ottawa region in late April and early May.
