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Gardening Simplified

by Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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.

Latest episodes

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Let’s Talk About Leaves! | 216

Leaves don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Not only are they the literal foundation of life on earth, but they are so much more interesting and versatile than

Oct 24
58 min

Impulse Control | 215

Sometimes the best purchases aren’t planned, they're discovered. Impulsively buying a plant isn’t a bad thing, it’s fueled by genuine admiration for a plant, and isn’t th

Oct 17
51 min

Breaking Down Bulbs | 214

You can never have too many bulbs! Learn all about the numerous types of bulbs, when and how to plant them for the best success, and how to combine them with other plants

Oct 10
59 min

The Rose Family | All About Rosaceae | 213

The Rosaceae family includes some of the most economically important fruit and nut crops worldwide, such as apples, strawberries, and almonds. Not to mention, some extrao

Oct 3
55 min

Rocking the Landscape | All About Rock Gardens | 212

In today’s episode, Rick and Stacey talk about the fascinating history behind rock gardens, explain the difference between a rock garden and an alpine garden, and of cour

Sep 26
1 h 00 min

Berry-d Treasure! | All About Plants With Berries | 211

What even is a berry? Well, watch this episode and you’ll find out! Stacey and Rick deep-dive into what really classifies as a berry and talk about a variety of berry-lad

Sep 19
58 min

I Give Up! | Top Reasons People Give Up on Plants & Gardening | 210

It’s human nature to get disheartened when something doesn’t work out, and when it comes to plants and gardening, things don’t always work out the way we hoped. Weeds, wa

Sep 12
57 min

Fall is Full of Opportunities, Seize the Day! | 209

Carpe diem! Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Whether you’re tending to your plants or getting your lawn in order, we’ve got tips and tasks for you to work on

Sep 5
1 h 02 min

Low-Maintenance Plants & What to Expect | 208

The way people define low-maintenance plants varies from gardener to gardener. At its core, the basic low-maintenance plant is one that is well-suited for the conditions

Aug 29
44 min

Well-Rounded | Spherical Plants for the Garden | 207

People love round plants, or as we like to say, meatballs. Whether you’re the type of gardener that likes to have all your plants perfectly shaped in an appealing circle,

Aug 22
47 min

The Magic of Moon Gardens | 206

Sitting in your yard or garden on a summer night isn’t just a romantic notion – for many of us, nighttime is the only time that we can comfortably spend in the garden due

Aug 15
45 min

The Importance of Texture in the Garden | 205

Color is usually at the front of mind when it comes to designing a garden, but to really elevate a landscape, texture is crucial. In this episode, Stacey and Rick talk ab

Aug 8
44 min

What If You Could Only Use One Color in the Garden? | 204

If you had to design a garden bed using only ONE flower color, which color would you choose to create your monochromatic masterpiece? Hear about the most popular colors,

Aug 1
44 min

How to Make a Meadow Garden | 203

Meadow gardening has been gaining popularity, and rightfully so! They’re fantastic for wildlife, plant diversity, and not to mention, they’re beautiful! Learn about ways

Jul 25
46 min

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 4 | Middle of Summer Garden Check | 202

We’re getting back to our usual routine, but before we do, we’re going to highlight Stacey’s number 1 bucket list garden to visit! On top of that we discuss a few other f

Jul 18
45 min

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 3 – Chicago to California | 201

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn ab

Jul 11
44 min

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 2 – South & Midwest | 200

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn ab

Jul 4
48 min

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 1 - Northeast | 199

We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn ab

Jun 27
44 min

Surviving Heat and Humidity | Best Plants and Practices | 198

Sometimes the weather can feel too hot to handle! Luckily, these plants won’t break a sweat under these tough conditions. Learn all about plants that grow well in hot and

Jun 20
44 min

Homing in on Hibiscus | 197

The hibiscus plant family includes several hundred species of plants that are native to warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions throughout the world. In this ep

Jun 13
46 min

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#64
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31
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