Gardening Simplified podcast

Gardening Simplified

Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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.

219 episodi

Moving Plants Inside – What to Do and What Not to Do | 218
7/11/2026
1:00:31
As winter approaches, many people wonder which plants they should move inside and which should be left out. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Learn the do’s and don’ts of bringing plants inside, which plants to move in and which to leave out, and how best to care for your new roommates.
The Horrors of AI | Garden Misinformation to Watch For | 217
31/10/2026
1:02:31
Garden misinformation has been around as long as well, gardening. With rise of AI, misinformation and scams are more prevalent than ever. Learn about some of the most common myths and how you can avoid falling for plant scams.
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Let’s Talk About Leaves! | 216
24/10/2026
58:11
Leaves don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Not only are they the literal foundation of life on earth, but they are so much more interesting and versatile than we tend to give them credit for. Learn all about basics and complexities of leaves in this episode.
Impulse Control | 215
17/10/2026
51:30
Sometimes the best purchases aren’t planned, they're discovered. Impulsively buying a plant isn’t a bad thing, it’s fueled by genuine admiration for a plant, and isn’t that what gardening is all about? Hear about plants that gardeners often buy impulsively and what to do with your unexpected new garden addition.
Breaking Down Bulbs | 214
10/10/2026
59:30
You can never have too many bulbs! Learn all about the numerous types of bulbs, when and how to plant them for the best success, and how to combine them with other plants for a showstopping display.
The Rose Family | All About Rosaceae | 213
3/10/2026
55:53
The Rosaceae family includes some of the most economically important fruit and nut crops worldwide, such as apples, strawberries, and almonds. Not to mention, some extraordinarily beautiful and wildlife benefitting plants! Learn all about this vast and unique plant family in this episode.
Rocking the Landscape | All About Rock Gardens | 212
26/9/2026
1:00:01
In today’s episode, Rick and Stacey talk about the fascinating history behind rock gardens, explain the difference between a rock garden and an alpine garden, and of course, tell all about the plants that thrive in this type of landscape.
Berry-d Treasure! | All About Plants With Berries | 211
19/9/2026
58:31
What even is a berry? Well, watch this episode and you’ll find out! Stacey and Rick deep-dive into what really classifies as a berry and talk about a variety of berry-laden beauties. Whether they are edible, or just for ornamental purposes, berries add so much to the landscape, not to mention they’re fantastic for wildlife!
I Give Up! | Top Reasons People Give Up on Plants & Gardening | 210
12/9/2026
57:29
It’s human nature to get disheartened when something doesn’t work out, and when it comes to plants and gardening, things don’t always work out the way we hoped. Weeds, water, and work are the three main reasons people tend to give up on gardening and we’re here to help! Learn about the plants people tend to give up on the most and how to avoid common mistakes.
Fall is Full of Opportunities, Seize the Day! | 209
5/9/2026
1:02:36
Carpe diem! Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Whether you’re tending to your plants or getting your lawn in order, we’ve got tips and tasks for you to work on. Plus learn about plants that you should get in the ground now, and ones you want to hold off until spring to plant.

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