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This week, we’re talking all things trees—the good, the bad, and the “why would you ever do that?”

We’re diving into what you should be doing to keep your trees alive, thriving, and not silently judging you… and what you absolutely should NOT be doing (looking at you, mulch volcano people 👀).

From planting way too deep, or pruning at the worst possible time, we’ve seen it all. And yeah… we’re calling it out.

If you’ve ever said “it just died for no reason,” this episode might feel a little personal. But don’t worry—we’ll also give you the fixes so your trees can actually survive and maybe even thrive for once.

So grab a drink, step into the garden, and let’s clean up some tree care crimes—because your trees deserve better… and honestly, they’re tired of your nonsense.

Join us this week as we discuss what you should be doing in your garden RIGHT NOW, and tune noodle casserole!

Join the Buddies as they recap their summer of horticulture!  Enjoy hearing about their favorite plants, nervous poops, gardening music, funny moments, and so much more!  

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🎶Mama say no play, dis is a work day, climb up de tall tree, and shake da pawpawww down🪇 Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw, is a treasure of or eastern woodlands. Join us as we explain where to find them, how to eat them and share some fun facts about the ole Indiana banana.

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In this episode let's explore the wonderful world of pollinators; who are they, why are they important, and how to keep them around this fall!

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The Buddies think trees are rad and they want you to feel the same way. Come along as they give fall planting and tree selection tips, and share some of their favorite tree species’ for this autumn!

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Our friend, Raegan Landon joins us to talk plants, dreams and play horticulture games - tune in for lots of fun vibes you won’t want to miss!

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Let’s walkabout Inniswood Metro Gardens with Horticulturist Megan as she takes us on a floriferous journey through Peter Rabbits Garden, The Yellow Brick Road and much more!

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If you like the color orange then you’re in luck! Relax, peel a tangerine and enjoy an episode full of our favorite orange plants. From foliage to flowers you’re sure to learn about a new plant that’ll tickle your navel.

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Have some fun with the Shrubby Buddies this week, as we make plant groupings from word associations.  Warning: This episode may contain silly content...

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In this week’s episode, we catch up on the past two weeks, discuss Cultivate ‘25, talk unpopular opinions and provide advice on how to stay busy in the summer garden!  

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On this week's episode we are taking a walk around the trade show at American Horts, Cultivate '25!  Along our walk we stopped to catch up with a few friends, new and old, and asked them a few questions to give y'all a little inside into their lives, and what they do to help better this industry.  Hope you enjoy!

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Season Three in Studio 6b, Say Whaaaaat?!

We’ve transitioned from the Mercury Room to Studio 6b, where we’ll stimulate  your eyeholes; yes, The Shrubby Buddies are officially ‘stars’ of a vodcast! Join us as we show off the new digs, talk spring gardens, nosh meat sticks and much more! 

It's hot out there folks, and if you're going to be in the garden you may as well be out of the sun.  In this episode we'll discuss tried and true shade tolerant plants that can brighten the darkest corner of your garden. 

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In this week's episode, we take our talents to Dutchmill Greenhouse!  Join us for an hour of fun plant trivia that we hosted for the wonderful Summer Solstice event, held this past weekend in the greenhouse "Breathing Room!" 

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In this week’s episode we pay tribute to the wonderful serviceberry, and many other tasty landscape forage you may be passing by. So if you're stranded in the forest, or lost in the city without a snack to power you through, you'll want to listen and learn all about these wonderful treats that nature provides!

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Trees are cool, duh!  Let's take a look at some of the reasons why trees are so special, how to tell them apart and what they can do for you.  Touch trees!

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In the final episode of our series on foliage texture, let's take a look at delicate, fine textured leaves.  Forget the lingerie, this is all the lace and frill you need in your life.

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On this week's episode let’s continue our series on foliage texture as we highlight perennials with strappy, grass-like leaves. We’ll also give suggestions on what to pair and group with your strapping, photosynthetic lads and lasses.

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In this episode, we’re going foliage full frontal. Join us as we dive deep into the world of bold, bodacious foliage and the leafy drama queens that steal the spotlight in any perennial garden.

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On this week's episode, let's take a dive into some of our favorite annual flowers and foliage plants sure to make your house WOW this summer!  So take some notes, and get your list ready for a weekend of shopping at your favorite garden center; it's a color blast-o-rama!

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In this week's episode of the podcast, we explore what mulch is, how it should be used, and how we may have it all wrong.  So listen as we discuss good mulch practices, and what you should be doing to give your plants the best chance to thrive!

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Earth Day is every day, but especially today!  In this episode the Shrubby Buddies get fresh with your mother, Mother Earth that is!  Sit back and relax as we expose our favorite plants, perfectly suited for her ecological pleasure.  

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We've hammered our way back to The Motherland. Curl up with us, as we talk merch, winter, social lube and much, much more! Sweep! Hard! Yep!

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In this weeks episode, we talk about the garbage invasive plants that everyone keeps planting in their landscapes!  We discuss what they are, why you shouldn't be planting them, and offer a robust list of more appealing and responsible alternatives! 

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On this weeks episode, we share some tips for your next visit to the local garden center and how you can make it a successful trip!  We also share some insight into early spring veggies, and what you should be planting outside NOW!

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On this week’s episode we gush about our favorite early flowering trees and shrubs!  Join us, and learn what you can be adding to the landscape to make your neighbors envious of your post-winter gardens! 

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Matt and Tim are back at ya from zone 6b! In this episode let’s trim some plants, prep the gardens and get ready for another growing season! From edging to mulching and mowing to culling, we hope to get you and your gardens all tuned up for spring ‘25.

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On this episode we are just dropping in to say hey, and fill you all in with what we've been up to!  So join us from the snowy cabin in the Motherland, and enjoy this very informal bonus episode!

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No lumps of coal here - From threads to kicks, and power tools to more simple ones, the Shrubby Buddies have you covered! Get your special gardener, plant nerd or outdoors lover the perfect gift for the 2024 holiday season. 

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It’s getting cold so your tropical plants came inside, now what? In this episode the Shrubby Buddies help make the transition from outdoors to indoors more simple and rewarding.

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Take a stroll with the Shrubby Buddies as we record our first episode on the move, walking about the Chadwick Arboretum at The Ohio State University. We’ll gush about the charming character of fall trees and evergreens, and listen as we meet Ohio’s newest tree nemesis for the very first time.

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Strategies for fall garden cleanup that will set you up for spring success.

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There are tons of plants turning color out there and in this episode the Buddies share with you the elite ones, the A-listers, the heavy hitters.

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It's been a fun season 2 with y'all!  In this episode we talk upcoming Shrubby Buddies news, holiday ideas, winter greens, and how we get through the winter blues.  We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hanging out again in season 3!

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Get to know the buddies as Matt and Tim ask one another questions, raw and unscripted. The plant questions should be easy, but watch out for those curveballs, boys.

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Join us this week as we interview Bob Berbee from Leo Berbee Bulb Company and Dutchmill Greenhouse in Marysville, Ohio.  We dive into the history of the company, bulb shortages, the challenges of operating a retail garden center, and even get a little inside knowledge of Bobs favorite bulbs for each season! 

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Some plants are rubbish; many due to invasive tendencies and others just because the Shrubby Buddies say so. Listen as the guys reveal their 12 most despised plants that can still be found at garden centers.

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Well, this Ohio drought seems to be never ending, so let's add to our list of perennials that can outwit, outlast, and outgrow this record setting drought!

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On this weeks episode, we will give some different ideas to help change up your typical fall flower displays! 

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Join us this week as we discuss some of the things that make trees fun and special, and we just answer some questions you have about why trees behave the way they do!  I hope you all enjoy, and maybe take away some fun little facts that you can share with your friends!

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On this week's episode, we take a look at the world of Hydrangeas.  Join us as we  discuss the different species, maintenance, attributes, and some of our favorite cultivars. 

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On this weeks episode, Matt is all alone on a podcast plant island.  Timmy is out with family business, so join us as we learn a little bit about Matt, and what's surviving in his gardens, as he is dealing with the nasty heat and drought!

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This week we are joined with a very special guest, our amazing bestie and the milkweed queen herself, Brenna Rutan!  Come with us as we discuss a few of our favorite milkweeds, insects they host, and of course, the beautiful monarch butterfly!

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If the Shrubby Buddies were herbaceous plants, not hardy to zone 6, we'd totally have a hot & steamy affair with these, our top-performing annuals for summer of 2024.

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Hot takes on Thanksgiving food and traditions. Also, discover the relationship between stalagmites, skunks and turkey carc-asses.

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On this week's episode, we'll dive into a recap of our week in Asheville, North Carolina at the Perennial Plant Association's National Symposium.  Join us as we share fun stories and sell you on our new love for Asheville, North Carolina and all of its horticultural wonders!

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On this week's episode of Shrubby Buddies, we are in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina at the Perennial Plant Association National Symposium.  We had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Brie Arthur (AKA Brie the Plant Lady), and discuss the Foodscape Revolution, Gardening with Grains, and all sorts of other horticultural goodies!  If you don't know who Brie is, you're about to find out what you've been missing!

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This week we take time to share with you a little about our recent days spent at American Horts, Cultivate 2024.   Come take a listen as we talk about some new plants, newly cultivated relationships, tools, new plant programs and more!  

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Join us this week as we wrap up our 2 part talk about using tiny woodies in tight spaces.  We will discuss more of our "go to" small, ornamental trees for the landscape.

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