Gardening Simplified Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)
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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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Gardening Influences
Rick and Stacey share the stories of those who have influenced their horticultural perspective in life. We'd love to hear about yours!
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Solutions for Shady Gardens and Landscapes
A listener recently commented, "Shade is hard," and we agree. So in this episode, we simplify it and provide plant-based solutions. Plus, learn when it might be time to replace a plant in your landscape. Featured shrub: Sweet & Lo Sweet Box.
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Plant Recipes to get your Garden Cooking
Ultimately, a garden is just combinations of plants - but how to put them together? We share tips and ideas on building a beautiful border. Plus, hydrangeas oozing sap and maple helicopters. Featured shrub: Flavorette Honey Apricot rose.
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Meet the Beneficial Bugs in your Backyard
The term "beneficial insects" gets thrown around a lot but what does it really mean? We explore the concept and share which ones you're likely to find in your backyard, and how to best support them. Featured plant: Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip Jr.' butterfly bush.
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Spring things: what you need to know now in the garden
There's lots growing on in the garden now, so join us for timely tips on lawn care, weed management, soil testing, and more. Mike Connor is our guest, sharing his expertise on trees and bees. Featured shrub: Yuki Snowflake deutzia.
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Fact or fiction? Spotting online plant scams
The internet is teeming with fake AI-generated plants and digitally manipulated photos - we give tips on how to spot them. Plus, pruning dogwoods and Birdman is back! Featured shrub: Invincibelle Mini Mauvette smooth hydrangea.
Customer Reviews
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.
Real life advice and so informative
Wonderful realistic advice and tips
Enjoyable mostly
I love all the different plant descriptions and details. I don’t love that they have a money tree ad sponsorship. Please Promote plants not detrimental loan policies. It’s contradictory to their message of plant positivity and helping the ecosystem. Money Tree is like a sap sucking pest..once they get a hold of you it’s very hard to get free. Don’t let your listeners get infested. Take care of your listeners so they can take care of more plants. It’s all related… Thank you.