99 episodes

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.

Gardening Simplified Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

    • Leisure
    • 4.6 • 84 Ratings

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.

    The Hydrangea Show

    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.

    • 43 min
    Dogs in the Garden

    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.

    • 44 min
    Garden Regrets and Learning From Them

    Garden Regrets and Learning From Them

    Regrets? We've had a few, and maybe you have too, which is why we're dedicating this episode to the things we wish we had - and hadn't - done in the garden. Featured shrub: Let's Dance Arriba reblooming hydrangea.

    • 46 min
    Can Plants Repel Spiders and Snakes? Myths, Tips, and More!

    Can Plants Repel Spiders and Snakes? Myths, Tips, and More!

    Don't like spiders and snakes? You're not alone! They are beneficial for gardens, though, so we're sharing advice on coexistence and safe, simple management. Featured shrub: Gatsby Moon oakleaf hydrangea.

    • 43 min
    Plants that Play Supporting Roles

    Plants that Play Supporting Roles

    Some plants play starring roles in the landscape, while others play supporting ones. Meet these valuable plants and learn to use them in the landscape. Featured shrub: Happy Face White potentilla.

    • 51 min
    Meet The Incredible Changing Plants

    Meet The Incredible Changing Plants

    Plants are naturally dynamic, but some undergo dramatic natural changes in flower color and leaf color through the season. Learn what they are and why they're so amazing. Featured shrub: Simply Scentsational calycanthus.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
84 Ratings

84 Ratings

Annoyed with Devens ,

Love this Podcast

Absolutely love this podcast and look forward to it every Saturday. Stacey and Rick have taught me so much about plants. My day part is “Plants on Trial”. Keep up the great show and I will be listening.

potawatomi tina ,

The podcast is great

Please stop it with the puns every 5 minutes. I enjoy a good pun but it’s excessive

Schertzs ,

Real life advice and so informative

Wonderful realistic advice and tips

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