Hits and Misses Spring 2026

Marissa and Holly discuss the benefits of ordering plug plants. This and plants that are still thriving, in conditions, that feel like gardening on the hill of Watership Down. If you have rabbit fatigue, this episode is for you.

Marissa and Holly prove that that the best things (plants) in life are free. They explain easy fool proof propagation methods that will have you cutting and successfully starting new plants for your garden. Have you ever wondered how to create more garden gnomes if all of the gnomes are males? Well you won't know after this episode because neither Marissa nor Holly haven't the faintest idea either.

Have you have ever wondered why your plants are wilting even after you have watered them? Marissa and Holly can help you figure it out. This and other great ideas on how to keep your plants properly hydrated and heathy. They also discuss why circus clowns eat so much bronze fennel before a cage fight. Ok, so maybe not, but well done you for reading the entire episode description.

Marissa and Holly share their favorite tools and methods to stay motivated in the garden when it feels like the elements are working against you. They share innovative ways to prevent the insects and critters from chomping down your plants, avoiding insect bites and how to stay cool while working in the garden. Also, this episode, they introduce an new segment "Something Helpful and Hopeful" sharing how to make lavender sugar.

Join Marissa and Holly learning how to care for, when to prune and where to plant Summer blooming hydrangeas. From the bright blue big leaf hydrangeas that thrive in part shade, to the giant white, green and pink panicled varieties that thrive in full sun. Plus, tips on how to bring the flowers indoors and how to propagate new shrubs. They cover what you need to know.

Join Marissa and Holly learning how to care for, when to prune and where to plant spring blooming hydrangeas. From climbing hydrangeas that thrive in shade, to the giant white Incrediball variety and the stunning oak leaved hydrangeas. They cover what you need to know.

Marissa and Holly share life saving tips for your garden while you are away on vacation. Saving your plants from drying out, pests and tips to come home to an even healthier garden than before you went away. No hacks just tried and true solid tips.

Holly and Marissa laugh at themselves while discussing their biggest mistakes with their winter sowing and spring gardening. As well as, sharing great, new methods, seeds and products they have tried and will continue using in the future.

Marissa asks Holly to share her secret to create a scented path in your garden. Using low growing perennial herbs bordered with lavender and rosemary making the garden just a little more magical this summer.

Marrissa and Holly share 3 simple tips to attract birds, pollinators and predatory insects to your garden as well as clearing up misinformation about the much-milgned Buddleia (butterfly bush)