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Ask Grumpy Southern Living
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Ask Grumpy, a podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener is back for Season 2. For more than 30 years, Grumpy has been sharing advice on what to grow, when to plant, and how to manage just about anything in your garden. Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor. Be sure to follow Ask Grumpy wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode.
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Hydrangea Help
Find out why a listener’s hydrangea isn’t blooming. Plus why Grumpy detests vinegar in the garden.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations
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A Surprising Plant of the Week
Advice for an attack on half runner green beans. Plus, Grumpy shares his most shocking plant of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations
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Say Goodbye to Stink Bugs
Advice on planting bamboo for privacy. Plus, a tip on getting rid of stink bugs.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations
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Peony Problems
Reasons why your peonies are not blooming. Plus, Grumpy’s biggest pet peeve when shopping for plants.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations
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What’s Happening to My Watermelons?
Advice for growing and caring for watermelons. Plus, the Grumpy Gardener’s plant of the week is an easy herb.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations
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Time To Be On Pest Watch
What to do when you’ve over trimmed a hedge. Plus The Grumpy Gardener shares some of the top plant problems.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices