Episodios

  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • 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 m
  • Working the Land | Work Smarter, Not Harder!

    Working the Land | Work Smarter, Not Harder!
    Oct 11 2025
    Working the land is directly correlated with being a good steward of the land. Get advice on how you can work your landscape in a way that’s smarter, not harder, for both you and the land.
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    44 m
  • It’s on the House! | How to Landscape With You Home Exterior Colors

    It’s on the House! | How to Landscape With You Home Exterior Colors
    Oct 4 2025
    When adding a plant or designing your landscape, there’s a lot to consider! One of the most important but overlooked considerations is the color of your home’s exterior. Get tips and tricks for choosing a garden color scheme based on your house colors. Featured shrub: Blue Kazoo spirea.
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    46 m