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

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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It’s human nature to get disheartened when something doesn’t work out, and when it comes to plants and gardening, things don’t always work out the way we hoped. Weeds, water, and work are the three main reasons people tend to give up on gardening and... more

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Carpe diem! Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Whether you’re tending to your plants or getting your lawn in order, we’ve got tips and tasks for you to work on. Plus learn about plants that you should get in the ground now, and ones you wa... more

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The way people define low-maintenance plants varies from gardener to gardener. At its core, the basic low-maintenance plant is one that is well-suited for the conditions where you want to plant. Hear all about low-maintenance plants and how you can i... more

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People love round plants, or as we like to say, meatballs. Whether you’re the type of gardener that likes to have all your plants perfectly shaped in an appealing circle, or you lean more towards chaotic gardening, plants with rounded habits or globe... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Roderick Woods
Professor of physiology, Cambridge University; hibiscus breeder
Cambridge University (Dr. Woods' work)
Episode: Homing in on Hibiscus
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
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

Rick Vuyst
Host with deep experience in practical gardening and plant selection, often focused on shrub varieties and home landscape applications.
Stacey Hirvela
Co-host with strong plant knowledge and a hands-on approach to gardens and landscape design, often translating complex topics into accessible guidance.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 202 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 States5 months 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 States6 months 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
    Canadaa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience appreciates chemistry between hosts and science-backed plant advice.
A few critique episodes focus on perceived ad load and native plant discussions.
Positive on accessibility and practical tips, with guests that enhance real-world gardening know-how.
Some listeners feel it leans heavily toward sponsor messaging at times.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Well-Rounded | Spherical Plants for the Garden
Q: How do you approach pruning for meatball shapes without compromising the plant's health?
Start when plants are young, trim regularly, and avoid aggressive shaping on woody stems; use rejuvenation pruning if needed and monitor growth to prevent over-pruning or loss of vitality.
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.

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A practical, plant-forward show anchored by two longtime gardening enthusiasts who share approachable, science-aligned advice. Episodes cover plant selections, design principles, seasonal upkeep, and practical how-tos—often anchored around shrub-focused varieties from a sponsor. Listeners can expect actionable tips on color, texture, and climate-appropriate planting, along with real-world garden stories and Q&A segments that translate into doable home-garden projects. The format blends design theory with hands-on technique, frequently featuring brand context and product recommendations that are likely to appeal to homeowners, DIY gardeners, and landscape professionals looking for reliable, garden-center-informed guidance.

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

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