Gardening Simplified
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 158
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
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 Japan…
00:43:37 |
Sat 30 Nov 2024
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.
00:46:38 |
Sat 23 Nov 2024
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 mockorang…
00:44:46 |
Sat 16 Nov 2024
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.
00:43:23 |
Sat 09 Nov 2024
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.
00:45:08 |
Sat 02 Nov 2024
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.
00:44:28 |
Sat 26 Oct 2024
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.
00:43:16 |
Sat 19 Oct 2024
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.
00:46:55 |
Sat 12 Oct 2024
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.
00:50:24 |
Sat 05 Oct 2024
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.
00:43:12 |
Sat 28 Sep 2024
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.
00:43:26 |
Sat 21 Sep 2024
In Praise of Ornamental Grasses - A Look At Rick's Garden
Rick talks about his love for ornamental grasses and why they play a central role in his very sandy, very dry, and very deer-filled garden. Featured shrub: Sister Redhead Scotch broom.
00:45:55 |
Sat 14 Sep 2024
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.
00:47:23 |
Sat 07 Sep 2024
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.
00:43:39 |
Sat 31 Aug 2024
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.
00:50:10 |
Sat 24 Aug 2024
That’s Just Peachy! Using Peach in the Garden | Talking About Summerific Hibiscus
The color peach, whether in foliage or flowers, is a useful blender in the garden. Join us for a celebration of this happy hue! Featured shrub: Ringo All Star rose.
00:53:51 |
Sat 17 Aug 2024
In Praise of Panicle Hydrangeas | South vs North Gardening with Dr. Allan Armitage
Panicle hydrangeas are dominating the landscape right now - learn just how easy to grow they really are. Plus, an interview with Dr. Allan Armitage on North vs South gardening. Featured shrub: Limeli…
00:56:50 |
Sat 10 Aug 2024
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.
00:53:56 |
Sat 03 Aug 2024
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: P…
00:45:09 |
Sat 27 Jul 2024
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.
00:43:56 |
Sat 20 Jul 2024
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