Épisodes

  • Pushing the Boundaries in the Garden

    Pushing the Boundaries in the Garden
    Dec 6 2025
    As Stacey says, real gardening starts once you’re not afraid to make mistakes. Sure, taking risks can be scary, but it can also be so rewarding! Whether you try to push the limits of spacing or hardiness, stepping out of your comfort zone is a big part of gardening. We discuss ways to push the boundaries in the landscape and the potential benefits of doing so. Featured shrub: Just Chill Red Tip camellia.
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    46 min
  • The Beauty and Benefits of Broadleaf Evergreens

    The Beauty and Benefits of Broadleaf Evergreens
    Nov 29 2025
    Broadleaf evergreens, or as we like to call them, flowering evergreens, are powerhouses in the landscape. They give you interest, structure, privacy, and color every season. In this episode, we explore the wide variety of broadleaf evergreens and how to care for them. Featured shrub: Gem Box inkberry holly.
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    44 min
  • The Botany of Thanksgiving

    The Botany of Thanksgiving
    Nov 22 2025
    There are many plants used as culinary staples when it comes to Thanksgiving. In this episode, we talk about the history, cultural impact, and nature behind these plants. Plus, you’ll never guess what Stacey picked for this week’s plant on trial, but you won’t want to miss it!
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    44 min
  • Captivating Conifers | A Guide to Understanding Conifers

    Captivating Conifers | A Guide to Understanding Conifers
    Nov 15 2025
    Conifers, often mistaken for Pine trees, are and have been landscape staples throughout history. Not to mention a classic choice for the Christmas tree! We dive into what makes a conifer, a conifer, and talk about the wide variety of conifers in the world. Fun facts, care tips, and how to deal with Juglone (the chemical produced by Black Walnut trees) are just a few of the things you’ll hear in this episode. Featured shrub: Stonehenge yew.
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    45 min
  • Optimistic Orange | Using the Color Orange in the Garden

    Optimistic Orange | Using the Color Orange in the Garden
    Nov 8 2025
    The color orange can be associated with cheer, caution, and optimism, to name a few. Learn how incorporating orange in your landscape can add a vibrant element to your palette. Featured shrub: Berry Box pyracomeles.
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    44 min
  • What We Learned in 2025

    What We Learned in 2025
    Nov 1 2025
    With 2026 around the corner, Rick and Stacey share what 2025 taught them and how to take that knowledge and use it moving forward. Learn about favorite plants, popular show topics, and garden revelations in 2025. West Michigan had a near historic drought this year - hear how plants handled these tough conditions in Stacey’s garden.
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    44 min
  • Little Shop of Horticulture

    Little Shop of Horticulture
    Oct 25 2025
    Welcome to the Little Shop of Horticulture! Gardening is a joy, but in honor of the season, we discuss the spooky side of gardening - invasive plants, daunting diseases, and woeful weeds. Learn about the goth garden trend and the perfect plants to use to create your own eerie escape.
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    43 min
  • Timing Is Everything! | Timely Garden Tasks and Understanding Plant Growth Rates

    Timing Is Everything! | Timely Garden Tasks and Understanding Plant Growth Rates
    Oct 18 2025
    A garden is a physical manifestation of the passage of time. We all know plants grow, but how quickly they do depend on a lot of factors. So, in this episode we break down how plant growth rates are determined. We’ll also discuss how timing tasks in the garden will make for happier plants and a happier gardener.
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    45 min