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Integrated Pest Management
Evergreens
USDA Hardiness Zone Map
House Plants
Proven Winners Colorchoice Shrubs
Herbal Tea
Wet Soil Gardening
Climate Change
Coppicing
Spring Gardening
Camellia
New Year's Resolutions
Layering Plants
Drought Tolerance
Plant Tolerance
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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

While we all dream and scheme for gardening season, hear all about the 2026 Perennials of the Year from Proven Winners. Cayla Olson, from Walter's Gardens and Proven Winners perennials, joins us to deep dive into these exciting perennials.

New Year, new plants! Hear all about the 2026 Shrubs of the Year from Proven Winners ColorChoice shrubs.

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The New Year is often brought in with various traditions and celebrations. In this episode, we talk about the plants used in these and the symbolism of each. Plus, a few garden resolutions for the New Year. Featured plant: Persimmon.

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Christmas history and traditions are heavily influenced by plants, I mean, we bring a whole tree in the house for the holiday! Learn all about the plants behind this holiday.

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Recent Guests

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
Certified arborist, beekeeper, and expert on pollination
Honey Tree Arborist Services
Episode: Spring Tasks - What to Do and When to Do It
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
Tim Wood
Horticulturist and strategic thinker, helps discover valuable woody plants
Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs
Episode: 2025 Shrubs of the Year

Hosts

Rick Vuyst
Co-host, lifelong gardener, and passionate advocate for plant education, Rick Vuyst brings humor and personal stories to engaging gardening discussions.
Stacey Hirvela
Co-host and gardener with a wealth of knowledge, Stacey Hirvela shares expert tips and insights to inspire all gardening enthusiasts.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • 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
    Canada2 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 States3 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 States4 months ago
  • Too many ads!

    Pretty good content, but FAR TOO MANY ADS!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    pgm60640
    Japan8 months ago
  • We know

    It's Proven Winner Color Choice Shrubs. This is a Marketing Poscast. PW has dominated the market. If the hosts did not have to repeat Proven Winner Color Choice Shrubs every 30 seconds it would be an amazing educational and informative show to complement the products.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    1.0 M F ers
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' chemistry and the blend of humor with gardening tips.
Many find the information shared to be educational and applicable, particularly praising the practical advice.
Feedback indicates a desire for more focus on native plants and green practices.
Some listeners express concern about the show's sponsorship, feeling it promotes commercial products too heavily.

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Celebrating Plants and a New Year
Q: Randy has a question about starting milkweed for monarch butterflies.
Stacey explains that winter sowing is a good method to grow milkweed, using milk jugs and nature's elements to get started.
Timing Is Everything! | Timely Garden Tasks and Understanding Plant Growth Rates
Q: Is it best to overwinter my quick fire hydrangea outside with protection or in an unheated garage?
Generally, it's best to let hardy plants overwinter outside for fresh air and exposure to changing light levels.
Timing Is Everything! | Timely Garden Tasks and Understanding Plant Growth Rates
Q: When should I start looking for bag worms and start spraying?
You should concentrate the BT treatment from mid-May to mid-July to effectively control bag worms.
Timing Is Everything! | Timely Garden Tasks and Understanding Plant Growth Rates
Q: Is a plant that is slow growing easier to transplant?
Generally, yes, a slow growing plant will have a less extensive root system, making it easier to transplant, but it may be more likely to be set back from the transplanting.
Little Shop of Horticulture
Q: Should I prune my roses before transplanting?
It's okay to prune, but it is recommended to not heavily prune before transplanting so there is more plant to work with.

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Aimed at gardening enthusiasts of all skill levels, this show focuses on sharing a wealth of gardening knowledge and techniques. Each episode features lively discussions that cover a broad array of topics, including plant varieties, growing strategies, and environmental considerations, alongside personal anecdotes that make the content relatable. The hosts emphasize hands-on gardening experiences and practical tips while encouraging creativity and risk-taking in the gardening process. This approach not only educates but also entertains, making the series both informative and enjoyable for listeners looking to enhance their gardening skills.

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Recent guests on Gardening Simplified include:

1. Cayla Olson
2. Lisa Roper
3. Allie Locher
4. Mike Connor
5. Lisa Rose
6. Gil Frischman
7. Noah Deer Ohanian
8. Kayla Olson

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