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Gardening Simplified

Gardening Simplified

Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 152

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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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Labor-Saving Tips and Ideas

Season 2 ¡ Episode 104

samedi 31 août 2024 • Duration 43:39

Less work in the garden means more time to enjoy it, so we're dedicating this pre-Labor Day episode to labor-saving ideas. Featured shrub: Red Balloon viburnum.

The Soil of the Matter

Season 2 ¡ Episode 103

samedi 24 août 2024 • Duration 50:10

Soil is a vital and valuable natural resource - it's not just dirty ol' dirt. That's why we're celebrating it throughout this episode. Featured shrub: Lo & Behold Pink Micro Chip butterfly bush.

Plants that Play Supporting Roles

Season 2 ¡ Episode 94

samedi 22 juin 2024 • Duration 51:09

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.

Decumbent Growth, All About Aronia, and Baby “Bloomers”

Season 1 ¡ Episode 5

samedi 8 octobre 2022 • Duration 40:35

In this episode, learn about decumbent growth and get to know Low Scape Mound aronia, a native flowering shrub that exemplifies the concept. Learn how planting mophead hydrangeas can discourage insects from visiting your home, and growing hydrangeas for shade. We’re always ready to answer your garden questions, so don’t hesitate to reach out!

Garden Fatigue, Sassafras, and Record Breaking Pumpkins

Season 1 ¡ Episode 4

samedi 1 octobre 2022 • Duration 40:31

Rick and Stacey’s discussion of the botanical phenomenon of heterophylly leads to sharing facts about the world’s record sassafras tree in Owensboro, Kentucky; Tortuga juniper, which also exhibits heterophylly, gets put on trial, we help listeners troubleshoot some issues with their peppers and zucchini this season, and in Branching News, learn about this year’s world record pumpkin, a deer caught in a hammock, and the elements of curb appeal.

Harvest Moon, Bioluminescent Mushrooms, and Smokebush

Season 1 ¡ Episode 3

samedi 24 septembre 2022 • Duration 41:07

Fall is in the air on this episode of Gardening Simplified! Rick and Stacey talk about bioluminescent mushrooms, marram grass (Ammophila breviligulata), and also define the word “peduncle.” We talk about The Velvet Fog smokebush, a plant normally known for its summer display that also boasts excellent fall color. Rick and Stacey answer listener questions about apples, pruning butterfly bush, and rose of Sharon seed pods. Finally, in branching news, we talk about sorghum replacing corn in mazes, a Palestinian farmer’s discovery of an ancient mosaic as he planted a tree, and King Charles III’s new perfume.

Fall: Must-Have Colors and Must-Pull Weeds

Season 1 ¡ Episode 2

jeudi 22 septembre 2022 • Duration 39:49

In this episode of the Gardening Simplified Show, Stacey and Rick talk about how fall is for planting and why Mums are synonymous with fall planting. There are other great plants however for fall color and on today’s show, Stacey will teach Rick how to say Symphoricarpos, a plant with great fall color.

Take me to your weeder: Stacey and Rick discuss two prevalent weeds right now, nutsedge and pokeweed! When it comes to weeds, they have pull! A reminder that fall is an excellent time of year for weed control including winter annual weeds that germinate in fall. We discuss pokeweed’s stunning appearance.

Finally, a discussion on phytoplasma takes place as nutsedge has been discovered as a host. Yikes! No need to call Dr. Peter Venkman from Ghostbusters; We’ll address it in the branching news segment.

Full Show Notes with links can be found here:
https://gardeningsimplifiedonair.com/episode-2-9-17-22/

Why Flower Color Fades in Summer

Season 1 ¡ Episode 1

jeudi 22 septembre 2022 • Duration 41:48

Introducing the Gardening Simplified Show, where Rick and Stacey share their love and knowledge of gardening. In our first episode, we talk about why roses get a new lease on life in autumn, how to keep cats from visiting your yard, and why flower color may fade at the height of summer. In our news segment, learn more about monarch butterflies, the invasive spotted lanternfly, and why some areas of California are paying residents to remove their lawns.


Complete show notes and links for this episode can be found here:
https://gardeningsimplifiedonair.com/episode-1/

Meet The Incredible Changing Plants

Season 2 ¡ Episode 93

samedi 15 juin 2024 • Duration 46:29

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.

Weeding by Example

Season 2 ¡ Episode 92

samedi 8 juin 2024 • Duration 44:35

Ah, weeds - maybe the #1 thing that discourages people from gardening. But weeds are interesting and become a lot easier to manage when you apply some basic IPM principles. Featured shrub: Sugar Tip rose of Sharon.

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