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Do Plants Repel Mosquitoes? Plus: Why Your Hydrangea Isn’t Blooming, and Meet One That Definitely Does
Season 1 Episode 43
Do plants really repel mosquitoes? We look at the evidence. Plus, learn why your hydrangea might not be blooming, and how police used a YouTube video…
2 years, 10 months ago
South vs. North Gardening, Managing Fire Ants, and Garden Photography With Adriana
Season 1 Episode 42
Are you a Southern gardener longing for the North? Or perhaps the other way around? We break down the pros and cons of gardening in hot climates. We …
2 years, 10 months ago
Vivacious Variegation, the Truth About Milky Spore, and Plant Breeder Megan Mathey
Season 1 Episode 41
Variegation: love it or hate it, we discuss this unique plant mutation from a scientific and aesthetic standpoint. Plus, we dive into the truth about…
2 years, 10 months ago
Watering Advice, a Game-Changing Spirea, Native Ferns, and the “Chelsea Chop”
Season 1 Episode 40
We're suffering through dryness not seen in 100+ years here in Michigan, so watering is on our minds. Join us as we talk water conservation tips, a h…
2 years, 10 months ago
Favorite Herbs, the Secret to Cilantro, and a New, Non-toxic Way to Manage Slugs
Season 1 Episode 39
Whether it's just a pot of basil or a whole garden's-worth, having fragrant herbs as close as your backyard is luxury. Learn our favorites, plus how …
2 years, 11 months ago
Advanced Annuals, Innovative Plants, Plant a Tree, Save a Bee! - Interviewing a Pollinator Expert
Season 1 Episode 38
Planting annuals is one of the most joyful parts of gardening - listen in as we share our thoughts on this time-honored tradition, and our favorite p…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why the Right Soil Matters, Hardening Off Plants, and Avoiding Oak Wilt
Season 1 Episode 37
Learn why the right soil matters, especially when it comes to plants like our Plant on Trial today, Dandy Man® Purple rhododendron. Now is a great ti…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Best Plants to Give Mom for Mother’s Day and a Rose Unlike Any Other
Season 1 Episode 36
Gifting plants to Mom on Mother’s Day has been a go-to for most people. In this episode, Stacey and Rick talk about what plants make a good gift, inc…
2 years, 11 months ago
The Fundamentals of Container Gardening and the Birdman is Back!
Season 1 Episode 35
Container gardening has come a long way in the last few years! Learn our tips and favorite plants for containers, plus how to use your containers for…
3 years ago
Flower Farming, Forsythia, and Fabulous Container Design Tips with Renee Clermont
Season 1 Episode 34
In today’s episode, we talk about the cut flower trend. Rick and Stacey talk about the rising popularity of growing your own cut flowers and which ty…
3 years ago