Episodes

  • A Succulent Discussion

    A Succulent Discussion
    Jul 5 2025
    Succulents have been gaining popularity in recent years, for understandable reasons! They are versatile, colorful, and unique. Join us as we talk about how to be successful with succulents and deep dive into hardy succulents. Featured shrub: Chicklet Gold Tecoma.
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    45 mins
  • Trigger Plants

    Trigger Plants
    Jun 28 2025
    Some plants can be considered “drama queens,” unafraid to show that they are unhappy with something in their environment. Knowing these plants and what these signs mean will help you to better understand what’s going on in your garden. Read the tea leaves with us and learn the signals these trigger plants are putting out. Featured shrub: Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea.
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    44 mins
  • Oh Deer! The Buck Stops Here | Deer and Gardening

    Oh Deer! The Buck Stops Here | Deer and Gardening
    Jun 21 2025
    As deer populations and pressures have grown, so has the damage that they do in the garden. We talk deer resistant plants, ways to help alleviate deer damage, and interview Professor Alexandra Locher, with Grand Valley State University, on what is being done about the deer problem in Kent County, MI. Featured shrub: Sweet Emotion abelia.
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    50 mins
  • Don’t Do It!

    Don’t Do It!
    Jun 14 2025
    As Stacey always says, when in doubt, don't do it! Whether it’s prepping, planting, or pruning, we discuss what not to do and why you shouldn’t do it. Featured shrub: Let’s Dance Big Band Reblooming bigleaf hydrangea.
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    45 mins
  • Just Do It!

    Just Do It!
    Jun 7 2025
    Whether it's a gardening task, plants to plant, or garden design - don't overthink it, just do it! We give our list of things to just do in the garden.
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    44 mins
  • The Bigger, the Better! | Big Plants

    The Bigger, the Better! | Big Plants
    May 31 2025
    Big plants hold a special fascination: watching them shoot from nearly nothing to truly epic proportions in a matter of weeks never gets old. Learn our favorite big plants! Featured shrub: Miss Violet butterfly bush.
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    44 mins
  • You've Got a Friend in Me | Companion Plants

    You've Got a Friend in Me | Companion Plants
    May 24 2025
    Combining plants is more art than science. Join us as we offer ideas and dispel myths on companion planting. Featured plant: Happy Jack Purple clematis.
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    44 mins
  • Deserted Island Plants

    Deserted Island Plants
    May 17 2025
    If you were stranded on an island, what plants would you need for survival? That's our topic for today. Featured shrub, Flavorette Pear’d rose.
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    45 mins