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Hydrangeas
Evergreens
Proven Winners Colorchoice Shrubs
Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs
Proven Winners
Horticulture
Landscape Design
Spring Gardening
Ornamental Grasses
Perennials
Native Plants
Winter Gardening
Plant Care
Big Plants
Succulents
Spring Ephemerals
Gardening Techniques
Pruning
Shade Gardening

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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Latest Episodes

Incredible flowers, improved disease resistance, and foliage for every taste and space – whew! In this episode Stacey and Rick talk about plants you’ll want to keep an eye out for in garden centers in 2026.

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An annual review of the plants in your landscape is similar to an annual review of workers at a place of employment. You're the boss. Which plants excelled? Which plants are put on the chopping block? Learn about factors that Stacey and Rick use to d... more

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Good companions bring out the best in each other. That doesn’t mean they have to be similar, but that they support and boost-up one another. Learn how to pair plants like a pro in this episode!

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Sharing space with wildlife is a necessity, and frequently a purpose, of a garden. Observing little animals is magical until you see them munching on your favorite flowers. Although rabbits are small, they can do a lot of damage! Hear about ways to h... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jessica Turner-Skoff
Associate Director for Science Communications at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens
Episode: Plants Make Great Gifts! Knowing How to Pick the Right Plants
Cayla Olson
Regional product manager with Walter's Gardens
Walter's Gardens, Proven Winners Perennials
Episode: 2026 Perennials of the Year
Lisa Roper
The gardener in charge of the Ruin Garden at Chanticleer
Chanticleer Gardens
Episode: All About Garden Follies
Allie Locher
Professor in Natural Resources Management and Wildlife Biology
Grand Valley State University
Episode: Oh Deer! The Buck Stops Here | Deer and Gardening
Mike Connor
Horticulturist, arborist and pollination expert
Episode: Nativars
Lisa Rose
Herbalist, forager, urban farmer, writer
Episode: The Lavender Show
Gil Frischman
Co-owner of Sprout People, an expert on sprouting
Sprout People
Episode: Sprouts: The Vegetable You Can Grow Indoors
Noah Deer Ohanian
Director of Product Management
Proven Winners
Episode: 2025 Annuals of the Year
Kayla Olson
Proven Winners Perennials Regional Product Manager for the Central US
Proven Winners
Episode: 2025 Perennials of the Year

Hosts

Stacey Hirvela
Co-host of Gardening Simplified; long-time gardening enthusiast with a focus on plant education and design.
Rick Vuyst
Co-host of Gardening Simplified; engaging, story-driven approach to gardening and plant education.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • My favorite gardening show

    This is such a great show- I always learn something new! I’ve even been going back to the beginning and listening to the old shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hegivivuvwixf
    United States25 days ago
  • Basically a commercial that never ends.

    It’s mostly a commercial for the company they work for. Most of the episodes lack the depth and insight. And their podcast on native plant gardening was actually idiotic.

    If you want a good garden podcast, I’d recommend A Way to Garden, Growing Greener, Gardeners World podcast, Gardening with the RHS, or for that matter, just ask a rando on the subway. He probably knows about as much about gardening as these people.

    However, if you want to spend your commute listening to a 50 minute commerci... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    stubeef1789
    United Statesa month ago
  • A joy to listen to and learn from

    This is my favourite gardening podcast. The hosts have such a great rapport and you can tell they have fun recording it. The information is informative, accessible, and grounded in science. There’s a great balance of vegetable, flower, plant, and tree information. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Happyinlove11
    Canada6 months ago
  • Lost me on iceplant

    You all completely lost me on the timing episode. I found it incredibly disingenuous to use the scientific name for iceplant and recommend it to people without using the common name to duck any sort of accountability on this. This is an incredibly invasive species. You are actively harming the environment and listeners if you do not at the very least acknowledge this. On the shoreline “managing” this plant is an impossible task because of the moisture. I just unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Allie 🐊
    United States6 months ago
  • Good podcast

    Generally a decent amount of useful information. Too much focus on hydrangeas, almost every episode. The recurrent Limericks aren't at all funny, but fortunately the hosts aren't annoying like the hosts of the Fine Gardening podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cupa25
    United States7 months ago

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Listener-friendly mix of practical tips and design ideas.
Some listeners feel sponsorship messaging interrupts content, others appreciate sponsor relevance.
Useful and approachable plant education with strong host chemistry.

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Embracing the Beauty of Unruly Gardens
Q: What is the Rise Up Lilac Days and why is it highlighted as an unruly element in design?
Rise Up Lilac Days is a climbing rose with strong flowers and fragrance that can cover structures while still offering a wild, abundant look, illustrating how unruliness can be part of a structured design.
Plants That Help Save Energy
Q: Nicole asks us, I live in Bern, Newfoundland, Canada. I grow approx 30 different roses, and last year had almost all affected by white fly. Any suggestions for next season?
White flies are often a greenhouse pest; early monitoring with sticky traps helps catch them before they explode. Clean up fallen leaves to reduce pest reservoirs, consider using sticky traps as an early warning system, and if needed, use a systemic product only after evaluating pollen concerns, while prioritizing alternates and careful pruning to access plants.
How to Have Seed Starting Success
Q: How do I know where on the stem to stop when pruning hydrangeas?
Trace the flower head stem to the first full set of buds that are across from each other to know where to cut.
How to Have Seed Starting Success
Q: What is the proper way to prune barberry bushes?
Avoid pruning as long as possible due to their thorny nature and slow growth; selective pruning of the oldest stems is recommended.
Plants Make Great Gifts! Knowing How to Pick the Right Plants
Q: What is the importance of plant poaching awareness?
Dr. Jessica Turner-Skoff explains that plants are trafficked at higher volumes than animals, leading to habitat destruction and extinction.

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Two veteran gardening hosts share practical, science-backed advice with a friendly, relatable tone. Episodes cover plant selection, design ideas, seed starting, and seasonal garden tasks, often weaving sponsor messages into actionable tips. Listeners get real-world recommendations for pruning, soil prep, microclimates, and energy-efficient landscaping, along with design concepts like island beds, cottage gardens, and a focus on resilient shrubs and perennials. The show stands out for its approachable storytelling, plant-positivity ethos, and steady mix of how-to guidance, design inspiration, and audience Q&A, making it useful for home gardeners and pros alike.

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Recent guests on Gardening Simplified include:

1. Dr. Jessica Turner-Skoff
2. Cayla Olson
3. Lisa Roper
4. Allie Locher
5. Mike Connor
6. Lisa Rose
7. Gil Frischman
8. Noah Deer Ohanian

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