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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Latest episodes
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Fall is Full of Opportunities, Seize the Day!
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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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Understanding Fertilizer and Soil Amendments | When to Use and When Not to
Fertilizer can be confusing - when should you use it and what type should you use? Stacey and Rick break down the basics of fertilizer, understanding NPK, fertilizer rati
Jun 6 51 min
All About Beneficial Insects
Ever wonder if that bug in your yard is a friend or a foe? IPM, or Integrated Pest Management, is the best way to manage pests in the garden while being environmentally s
May 30 46 min
How to Have Color in the Shade
Gardening in the shade can be difficult, and trying to have color in shade can be even more so. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Hear all about plants that provide color and b
May 23 45 min
Yellow in the Garden | Flowers & Foliage
Bees love yellow and we love yellow! Yellow is a great color for brightening up the landscape and giving a cheerful appearance to any garden bed. In this episode, Stacey
May 16 43 min
All the Pots-abilities! Container Gardening 101
Containers are a great way for you to experiment with new plants, color schemes, and design elements. Not to mention, they have fantastic space saving capabilities! Wheth
May 9 46 min
Eat (And Grow) More Plants!
There’s no better feeling than being able to go out to your own garden and harvest food you’ve grown yourself. Not only is it rewarding, but beneficial for you and the wi
May 2 43 min
New Plants to Look for in Garden Centers | 2026
Incredible flowers, improved disease resistance, and foliage for every taste and space – whew! In this episode Stacey and Rick talk about plants you’ll want to keep an ey
Apr 25 44 min
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The hosts have great knowledge,personality and voices. The limericks are fun. Really appreciate the podcast on my daily walks.
Diary6Os · Jul 2026
I have found this podcast and the YouTube version so interesting and enjoyable. They give a ton of helpful information and are truly experts in the field. It also is genuinely enjoyable to listen to them both and there is a deep catalog of topics and shows to check out. I find that they have a great balance of sharing information with moving the show forward, unlike a lot of podcasts where it seems like the hosts are having a great chat and you kinda feel like you’re just overhearing them from another room/not included in their fun. They obviously push proven winners products as you might expect, but I personally don’t find that to get into the way of the educational value and I genuinely like proven winners plants, so I’m interested in what they have to share on their offerings.
ffhdfuhfdhjv · Jul 2026
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.
Annoyed with Devens · May 2024
This is so helpful! I love the information, the knowledge and the hosts have a great chemistry! The first few episodes I groaned at the pins and dad jokes, but common. Who doesn’t love a good planting pun? The hosts are so knowledgeable and the information is useful for every area. I love that they point out this plant is great in this growing zone, maybe not so great in this one. Recently there was a lot of info on which plants can be moved if you redesign your yard and this one is a stay put plant. I love it all. Thank you!
podsatwork · May 2023
It’s mostly a commercial for the company they work for. Most of the episodes lack the depth and insight. And their podcast on native plant gardening was actually idiotic.
If you want a good garden podcast, I’d recommend A Way to Garden, Growing Greener, Gardeners World podcast, Gardening with the RHS, or for that matter, just ask a rando on the subway. He probably knows about as much about gardening as these people.
However, if you want to spend your commute listening to a 50 minute commercial, this is the podcast for you.
stubeef1789 · Mar 2026
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