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Gardening Simplified

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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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Episodes

Winter Protection for Plants

You often see plants that have been protected somehow for winter, but is it really necessary? Join us to find out if and when you should protect something in the garden. Featured shrub: Sky Box Japanese holly.

Nov 30, 202444 minSeason 3Ep. 117

Holiday Décor from your Backyard

Make the holidays more special with place settings and arrangements from your garden. We share familiar and unconventional ideas for decorating. Featured shrub: Ringo Double Pink rose.

Nov 23, 202447 minSeason 3Ep. 116

Garden Nostalgia

Whether it's a specific plant or an entire vibe you create, there's something nostalgic about gardens and gardening. Celebrate that with us in this episode. Featured shrub, Illuminati Tower mockorange.

Nov 16, 202445 minSeason 3Ep. 115

Moving Plants Indoors

Moving plants that can't tolerate your winter indoors is a time-honored tradition. Learn about what you can move in and what to expect. Featured shrub: Jazz Hands Variegated loropetalum.

Nov 09, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 114

Garden Horror Stories

To celebrate the end of spooky season, we asked our listeners to share their garden horror stories, and you delivered big time! Join us to hear their stories, as well as a few of our own.

Nov 02, 202445 minSeason 3Ep. 113

Fall is for Transplanting

Got a plant that's not working in its spot? Bust a move! We share why fall is ideal for transplanting, and how to do it. Featured shrub: Diamond Ball clematis.

Oct 26, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 112

Colorful Flowers + Foliage for Fall

Go beyond mums and maples to discover the many other plants that make fall such a colorful, memorable season. Featured shrub: Tres Amigos abelia.

Oct 19, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 111

Beautiful, Bountiful Berries for Fall

Leaves get all the attention in fall, but the many shrubs with colorful and unique berries deserve to be celebrated, and that's what we'll do. Featured shrub: Pearl Glam beautyberry.

Oct 12, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 110

Fall-planted Flower Bulbs for Spring

You'll never regret planting flower bulbs in fall - join us in this episode to learn why these easy to plant, easy to grow flowers offer so much. Featured shrub: Kodiak Fresh diervilla.

Oct 05, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 109

Repetition & Rhythm in the Garden

Using the concepts of repetition and rhythm is one of the easiest ways to up your garden or landscape design game. Learn how in this episode! Featured shrub: Tater Tot arborvitae.

Sep 28, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 108

Things to Do Now for an Even Better Spring

Investing time in your lawn, garden, or landscape now can pay big dividends come spring - learn what you can do to save time and get great results! Featured shrub: Double Play Red spirea.

Sep 21, 202443 minSeason 2Ep. 107

Gardening in the North, Gardening in the South

Is the grass always greener on the other side? Probably - so we're exploring the difference between gardening in cold and hot climates. Featured shrub: Center Stage Pink crapemyrtle.

Sep 07, 202447 minSeason 2Ep. 105

Labor-Saving Tips and Ideas

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.

Aug 31, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 104

The Soil of the Matter

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.

Aug 24, 202450 minSeason 2Ep. 103

Gardentopia

We're celebrating our 100th episode with the concept of "gardentopia" - creating a dreamy place to escape the world, right in your own backyard. Featured shrub: Cedar Rapids false cypress.

Aug 03, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Eat Your Landscape

Growing food doesn't necessarily mean turning your yard into a farm: there are many ways to mix edible plants in with your garden and landscape. We share ours and provide new ideas. Featured shrub: Paraplu Pink Ink rose of Sharon.

Jul 27, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 99

The Hydrangea Show

Hydrangea season is in full swing, so we take the opportunity to clear up the mystery surrounding summer's favorite flowering shrub. Featured shrub: Invincibelle Lace smooth hydrangea.

Jul 20, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Dogs in the Garden

Yes, you can have a pup and a garden too! We share listeners’ advice, as well as our very own Adriana Robinson, on how they make it work. Featured shrub: Funshine abelia.

Jul 13, 202445 min

Garden Regrets and Learning From Them

Regrets? We've had a few, and maybe you have too, which is why we're dedicating this episode to the things we wish we had - and hadn't - done in the garden. Featured shrub: Let's Dance Arriba reblooming hydrangea.

Jul 06, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Can Plants Repel Spiders and Snakes? Myths, Tips, and More!

Don't like spiders and snakes? You're not alone! They are beneficial for gardens, though, so we're sharing advice on coexistence and safe, simple management. Featured shrub: Gatsby Moon oakleaf hydrangea.

Jun 29, 202444 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Plants that Play Supporting Roles

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.

Jun 22, 202451 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Meet The Incredible Changing Plants

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.

Jun 15, 202446 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Weeding by Example

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.

Jun 08, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 92

The Hummingbird Show

Join us for a celebration of all things hummingbird! Three outstanding guests share their expertise on hummingbirds and welcoming them to your garden. Featured shrub: Snippet Dark Pink weigela.

Jun 01, 20241 hrSeason 2Ep. 91

Easy to Grow Plants

What makes a plant easy to grow? Planting it in the right place, for one. We'll elaborate on that and share other tips for selecting and growing plants to simplify gardening! Featured shrub: Little Quick Fire panicle hydrangea.

May 25, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 90

The Decorator's Approach to Gardening

Decorators take a unique approach to plant shopping: they know what they want, they get it, they plant it. We discuss how you can use this approach to make plant shopping easier and more fun. Featured shrub: Anna's Magic Ball arborvitae.

May 18, 202445 minSeason 2Ep. 89

A Celebration of Lilacs

The month of May and lilacs seem to go hand in hand, so we're devoting this episode to everything that makes them special. Featured shrub: Bloomerang Purpink lilac.

May 11, 202444 min
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