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Gardening Simplified

Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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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All Episodes

57:03

All About Garden Follies

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/08/16

Architectural follies are decorative, non-essential structures often found in gardens or landscapes. We discuss garden follies all over the world and talk with Lisa Roper, horticulturist with Chanticleer Gardens, about how they use garden art and a garden folly to enhance their stunning gardens. Featured shrub: Glow Stick Japanese holly.

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44:00

Preparing for Fall – Summer Gardening Tasks

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/08/09

While we’re in the height of summer, it’s a good idea to think about what you can do in the garden now to get ready for fall. Featured tree: Pink Snow Showers flowering cherry.

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45:09

What Inspires Us to Garden

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/08/02

Whether it’s an awe-worthy plant, a love of wildlife, or wanting to create a beautiful space, there are so many reasons to garden. Hear what inspires Stacey and Rick to garden. Featured shrub, Lemony Lace elderberry.

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43:35

Revelation: Ah Ha! Moments While Gardening

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/07/26

Revelation: a surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way. Hear what Stacey and Rick’s “Ah-Ha!” moments have been throughout their gardening journey. Featured shrub: Gatsby Pink oakleaf hydrangea.

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45:58

Rejuvenation – Pruning, Amending, and Feeding Techniques

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/07/19

Rejuvenation: the action or process of giving new energy or vigor to something. We talk about ways you can revamp your plants and set them up for future success. Featured shrub: Winecraft Black smokebush.

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44:51

Elevation – Plants for Adding Height in the Garden

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/07/12

Take your garden to the next level! We talk about plants that add height to the garden and plants that grow at higher elevations.

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44:53

A Succulent Discussion

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/07/05

Succulents have been gaining popularity in recent years, for understandable reasons! They are versatile, colorful, and unique. Join us as we talk about how to be successful with succulents and deep dive into hardy succulents. Featured shrub: Chicklet Gold Tecoma.

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44:24

Trigger Plants

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/06/28

Some plants can be considered “drama queens,” unafraid to show that they are unhappy with something in their environment. Knowing these plants and what these signs mean will help you to better understand what’s going on in your garden. Read the tea leaves with us and learn the signals these trigger plants are putting out. Featured shrub: Pinky Winky panicle hydrangea.

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50:21

Oh Deer! The Buck Stops Here | Deer and Gardening

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/06/21

As deer populations and pressures have grown, so has the damage that they do in the garden. We talk deer resistant plants, ways to help alleviate deer damage, and interview Professor Alexandra Locher, with Grand Valley State University, on what is being done about the deer problem in Kent County, MI. Featured shrub: Sweet Emotion abelia.

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44:54

Don’t Do It!

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/06/14

As Stacey always says, when in doubt, don't do it! Whether it’s prepping, planting, or pruning, we discuss what not to do and why you shouldn’t do it. Featured shrub: Let’s Dance Big Band Reblooming bigleaf hydrangea.

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44:08

Just Do It!

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/06/07

Whether it's a gardening task, plants to plant, or garden design - don't overthink it, just do it! We give our list of things to just do in the garden.

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43:59

The Bigger, the Better! | Big Plants

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/05/31

Big plants hold a special fascination: watching them shoot from nearly nothing to truly epic proportions in a matter of weeks never gets old. Learn our favorite big plants! Featured shrub: Miss Violet butterfly bush.

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44:05

You've Got a Friend in Me | Companion Plants

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/05/24

Combining plants is more art than science. Join us as we offer ideas and dispel myths on companion planting. Featured plant: Happy Jack Purple clematis.

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44:46

Deserted Island Plants

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/05/17

If you were stranded on an island, what plants would you need for survival? That's our topic for today. Featured shrub, Flavorette Pear’d rose.

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45:36

Hanging Baskets

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/05/10

Hanging baskets never go out of style! Learn how to choose the best one and care for it like a pro. Featured shrub: Fairytrail White Cascade Hydrangea.

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43:23

White Flowers

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/05/03

Moon gardens have been gaining popularity and for a good reason! White flowers are great for creating an ethereal look in the garden, particularly in the early morning and evening hours. Hear about some of our favorite white flowering plants. Featured shrub: Oso Easy Ice Bay.

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43:49

Goldilocks Plants – Plants That Are Just Right

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/04/26

Not too big, not too small, but just right! We discuss plants that not only have sought after habits, but also have multiple season interest, and tie together the landscape. Featured shrub: Wine & Spirits weigela.

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54:37

Nativars

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/04/19

Nativars - a contraction of "native" and "cultivar" - get a bad rep from some people. But is it deserved? Find out the facts and opinions surrounding these controversial plants.

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43:44

Pruning Pointers

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/04/12

Tis the season - for pruning! We know that's scary to some, so we're giving you the basics you need to make pruning decisions in your landscape. Featured shrub: Perfecto Mundo Double Purple reblooming azalea.

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46:13

Spring Ephemerals

Gardening Simplified ·

2025/04/05

They're short-lived but much anticipated! Spring ephemerals are a sign of sunnier days and warmer weather, which we could really use here in West Michigan. Featured shrub: Legend of the Small fothergilla.

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