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Winter Gardening
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The Garden Mixer is a bi-weekly gardening podcast hosted by Marianne Willburn, garden author and columnist, and Leslie Harris, host of Into the Garden with Leslie. Each episode blends practical gardening advice for beginners, thoughtful insight for experienced gardeners, and plenty of humor, as Marianne and Leslie mix opinions, strategies, listener questions, expert guests, and the occasional cock... more

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It’s planting season once again for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere – which of course means buying season, and splurging season, and did-I-really-need-that-many-clearance-plants season.

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On this Barrel Aged and decanted episode of One More Sip of The Garden Mixer, Leslie and Marianne go full listicle and shelve the “Do!” for the “Better If You Don’t Do” on a range of issues in the garden — from design considerations, to maintenance c... more

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Each year, millions of gardeners prowl the globe seeking ‘aha!’ moments that they can bring back to their own gardens at home. Are you one of them?

Leslie has been visiting gardens abroad for decades, and over the last two years, Marianne has built ... more

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This week, Leslie & Marianne dive into the sticky world of beekeeping as a gardener.

Leslie is buzzing with questions (and incredibly bad puns) and mercilessly questions Marianne who kept bees for over 15 years and can’t let go of the possibility to... more

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Recent Guests

Carol Reese
Garden educator, writer, humorist, speaker from Mississippi
Mississippi (extension background)
Episode: Drought & Heat Strategies with Carol Reese
Rochelle Greayer
Editor of American Gardener Magazine, garden designer
American Horticultural Society
Episode: A New Year for American Gardeners with Rochelle Greayer
Amanda Nadeau
Gardener and garden influencer
The Ever Hopeful Gardener
Episode: Gardening on Social Media: What's Real and What's Not with Amanda the Everhopeful Gardener
Marianne Willburn
Garden writer and columnist for The American Gardener
American Horticultural Society
Episode: #18 The Garden Mixers' First Mix
Kathy Purdy
A garden writer from the northeast, known for her contributions to gardening.
Episode: #15 1/2 One More Sip: Our Listeners Are Smarter Than We Are
Paul Westervelt
Head grower of Saunders Bros Nursery, knowledgeable about boxwoods.
Saunders Bros Nursery
Episode: #15 1/2 One More Sip: Our Listeners Are Smarter Than We Are
Tim Calkins
A galantophile and snowdrop enthusiast with a unique garden.
Episode: #15 1/2 One More Sip: Our Listeners Are Smarter Than We Are
Brie Arthur
A garden expert, and plant enthusiast known as the Plant Lady
Author and Gardener
Episode: #12 The Brie Arthur Episode
Erin Schanen
The Impatient Gardener and gardening expert
The Impatient Gardener
Episode: #10 The Impatient Seeds Episode with Erin Schanen

Hosts

Marianne Willburn
Host of The Garden Mixer; garden writer and columnist
Leslie Harris
Host of Into the Garden with Leslie

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • The big peony episode!

    Thank you both for the walk and talk about all the different varieties of peony there are out there. We’ve been in our home now 12 years and inherited a garden that was 24 years in the making. After listening to this podcast, it made sense of the succession planning of all the different varieties of peony that are in our gardens. Thank you, thank you thank you! And I can contest that a couple peony that I had to move definitely pouted for a couple years before they started to bloom!

    Thank you bo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marc_In_The_Garden
    United States4 months ago
  • Favorite gardening podcast

    These two have just the right amount of reverence, sass, humor, deep knowledge and love for gardening, and respect for the environment. Absolutely love listening while I’m working and weeding. I’ve followed Leslie since her solo days and have adored the addition of Marianne. Really really appreciate both perspectives and their banter. Keep on!! Plan on subscribing asap.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca Mullen -Nashville
    United States5 months ago
  • Slop

    If you view your garden as a curio cabinet to store the latest offering from Proven Winners, if the difference between fuschia pink and warm purple flowers will give you a brand new perspective on asters, if you must add a $40 aralia because its anemic chartreuse-gold foliage is a simply stunning revelation compared to the previous cultivar’s lime-yellow foliage,

    this is the podcast for you! Listen as the hosts whine about nasty native plant puritans hounding them as these brave iconoclasts exto... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Johnny Baloney
    United States9 months ago
  • Friendly, informative and fun

    I’ve been following Leslie since her solo act and always enjoyed her friendly podcast. Now with Marianne, I think she is having more fun! This duo really covers all the bases for a fantastic gardening podcast! I finally got around to $upporting their endeavor and looking forward to the extra added bonuses this will bring. Good work you two!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jojimurph
    United States10 months ago
  • Fun. Period.

    The chemistry between these two is fantastic. They each garden differently, are not rigid, and inspire me to keep my mind open and my creative juices flowing. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie Carbury
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the dynamic banter, clear expertise, and approachable advice.
Audience notes the format suits long drives or hands-on garden tasks, delivering inspiration and actionable tips.
Many reviewers appreciate the light, cocktail-infused vibe that keeps episodes entertaining without sacrificing substance.
Guests and hosts are consistently described as knowledgeable, engaging, and fun to listen to.
The show blends humor with practical gardening guidance, appealing to both newcomers and seasoned gardeners.

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Should You Keep Bees?
Q: What does this do for your garden?
Bees contribute to pollination over a broad area and can bring joy, honey, and beeswax to the garden; they also increase overall pollination in the neighborhood, though individual home benefits may vary depending on location and hive management.
Gardening on Social Media: What's Real and What's Not with Amanda the Everhopeful Gardener
Q: Amanda, how does that get in the way of actually getting the work done?
It's challenging to balance social media content creation with actual gardening tasks as I only film about 1% of what I do in my garden each day.
Garden Season Wrap Up with The Impatient Gardener #31
Q: How did the season go?
The season was challenging with late blooms and unexpected weather impacting plant growth, particularly dahlias.
#5 The Downsized Episode
Q: Do you feel that your life now has more balance between garden and life?
Yes, I really like my new life and yes, I do feel like it is balanced more.
#5 The Downsized Episode
Q: What are you grumbling about?
I think it's just individual plants that I'm missing.

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The show combines practical gardening guidance with warm, friendly banter and a touch of cocktail culture. Listeners tune in for accessible tips for beginners and thoughtful insights for seasoned gardeners, delivered with humor and personality. Noteworthy is the duo's balance of plant-focused expertise, real-world anecdotes, and guest perspectives that keep conversations lively and actionable. The format likely appeals to listeners who enjoy a DIY, design-minded approach to home gardening and garden design, with an emphasis on personal style and community knowledge.

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Recent guests on The Garden Mixer include:

1. Carol Reese
2. Rochelle Greayer
3. Amanda Nadeau
4. Marianne Willburn
5. Kathy Purdy
6. Paul Westervelt
7. Tim Calkins
8. Brie Arthur

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