Gardening Simplified
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Introducing Gardening Simplified, a new radio show and podcast from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.Hosted by life-long gardeners Rick Vuyst and Stacey Hirvela, the Gardening Simplified show is designed to share our love of plants and gardening. Whatever your skill or experience level, you’ll find something interesting, useful, and just plain fascinating in every episode.
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Introducing Gardening Simplified, a new radio show and podcast from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.Hosted by life-long gardeners Rick Vuyst and Stacey Hirvela, the Gardening Simplified show is designed to share our love of plants and gardening. Whatever your skill or experience level, you’ll find something interesting, useful, and just plain fascinating in every episode.
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Recent Episodes of Gardening Simplified
In Praise of Ornamental Grasses - A Look At Rick's Garden
Rick talks about his love for ornamental grasses and why they play a central role in his very sandy, very dry, and very deer-filled garden. Featured shrub: Sister Redhead Scotch broom.
Episode 106 • 14 September 2024 • 45m and 55s
Gardening in the North, Gardening in the South
Is the grass always greener on the other side? Probably - so we're exploring the difference between gardening in cold and hot climates. Featured shrub: Center Stage Pink crapemyrtle.
Episode 105 • 7 September 2024 • 47m and 23s
Labor-Saving Tips and Ideas
Less work in the garden means more time to enjoy it, so we're dedicating this pre-Labor Day episode to labor-saving ideas. Featured shrub: Red Balloon viburnum.
Episode 104 • 31 August 2024 • 43m and 39s
The Soil of the Matter
Soil is a vital and valuable natural resource - it's not just dirty ol' dirt. That's why we're celebrating it throughout this episode. Featured shrub: Lo & Behold Pink Micro Chip butterfly bush.
Episode 103 • 24 August 2024 • 50m and 10s
That’s Just Peachy! Using Peach in the Garden | Talking About Summerific Hibiscus
The color peach, whether in foliage or flowers, is a useful blender in the garden. Join us for a celebration of this happy hue! Featured shrub: Ringo All Star rose.
Episode 102 • 17 August 2024 • 53m and 51s
In Praise of Panicle Hydrangeas | South vs North Gardening with Dr. Allan Armitage
Panicle hydrangeas are dominating the landscape right now - learn just how easy to grow they really are. Plus, an interview with Dr. Allan Armitage on North vs South gardening. Featured shrub: Limelight hydrangea.
Episode 101 • 10 August 2024 • 56m and 50s
Gardentopia
We're celebrating our 100th episode with the concept of "gardentopia" - creating a dreamy place to escape the world, right in your own backyard. Featured shrub: Cedar Rapids false cypress.
Episode 100 • 3 August 2024 • 53m and 56s
Eat Your Landscape
Growing food doesn't necessarily mean turning your yard into a farm: there are many ways to mix edible plants in with your garden and landscape. We share ours and provide new ideas. Featured shrub: Paraplu Pink Ink rose of Sharon.
Episode 99 • 27 July 2024 • 45m and 9s
The Hydrangea Show
Hydrangea season is in full swing, so we take the opportunity to clear up the mystery surrounding summer's favorite flowering shrub. Featured shrub: Invincibelle Lace smooth hydrangea.
Episode 98 • 20 July 2024 • 43m and 56s
Dogs in the Garden
Yes, you can have a pup and a garden too! We share listeners’ advice, as well as our very own Adriana Robinson, on how they make it work. Featured shrub: Funshine abelia.
Episode • 13 July 2024 • 44m and 49s
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