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Shrubby Buddies

Matt Guthrie & Tim Fleischer

Two best friends talking all things horticulture and general nonsense. Plant discussions, gardening tips and tricks, tool reviews, special guests, and more!

leisure home & garden

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00:57:01

Show Us Your Berries: Ornamental Fruits in the Fall...

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/10/01

This week, we’re all about berries—specifically, the ornamental kind that light up the fall landscape.From bright reds and oranges to purples, blues, and everything in between, we’re talking about plants that bring serious color after the flowers are finished for the year. We’ll cover some of our favorite shrubs and trees for fall berries, what makes them stand out, and how they can add another whole layer of interest to the landscape.Some are beautiful, some are bizarre, and some are basically

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01:09:29

FAQ Around and Find Out

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/09/18

You asked. Then someone else asked. Then twelve more people asked. This week, we’re answering the short questions we get all the time in one handy episode. The recurring questions, the quick clarifications, and the things you’ve apparently been wondering about while we were busy talking about something else.We’re covering a little bit of everything, with a few detours and probably more backstory than anyone requested. Come for the quick answers, stay for our inability to keep them quick.

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01:07:32

The Wetter the Better: Rain Gardens

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/08/15

Rain gardens are more than just a pretty place to put plants that like getting their feet wet. In this episode, we're diving into the dirty details of what makes a rain garden actually work. In this episode we talk about to turn these unique areas into beautiful, functional landscapes.Of course, it wouldn’t be Shrubby Buddies without talking plants. We’ll get into choosing the right plants for the wet, the dry, and everything in between—and why a rain garden definitely isn’t just a hole filled

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00:56:25

The Sam-balam Experience

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/08/07

Tim went north! This week, we’re recapping Tim’s trip to Michigan for the Perennial Plant Association Symposium, where he spent a few days surrounded by incredible plants, gardens, and some of the best plant people in the business. Tim shares the highlights, favorite stops, standout plants, and a few stories from his PPA adventure.Then we’re joined by Sam the Man for a special interview! We talk plants, horticulture, and Sam’s journey through the green industry—with plenty of laughs, plant-nerd

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00:57:06

Plant Stuff: The Horti-Potpourri

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/06/11

Sometimes the best horticulture conversations start with, “Hey, have you seen this plant?”In this episode, Matt and Tim toss the outline aside and dive into whatever green goodness has been capturing their attention lately. From standout perennials and underused landscape plants to new discoveries, old favorites, and plants they can't wait to get in the ground, this is a collection of horticultural observations, recommendations, and random plant nerd discussions.Whether it's a cool specimen we

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01:02:36

Enough with the Gardening Nonsense Already!

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/05/07

This week on the Shrubby Buddies Podcast, we’re getting a few horticultural pet peeves off our chests. From phrases we can’t stand hearing to common plant nonsense that just won’t die, we break down why some of these sayings miss the mark — and offer a better way to look at the bigger picture. Consider this your friendly intervention from two plant nerds from Zone 6b.

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00:56:58

From Frozen to Fired Up: Locked & Spring Loaded

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/04/09

Join us this week as we discuss what you should be doing in your garden RIGHT NOW, and tune noodle casserole!

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46:11

Curlin' toward ya From Zone 5b, Mancelona, Michigan

Shrubby Buddies ·

2026/02/15

We've hammered our way back to The Motherland. Curl up with us, as we talk merch, winter, social lube and much, much more! Sweep! Hard! Yep! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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58:53

Sleigh What?! Mustaches Frosted…Season 2 Wrap-Up

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/11/26

It's been a fun season 2 with y'all! In this episode we talk upcoming Shrubby Buddies news, holiday ideas, winter greens, and how we get through the winter blues. We hope you enjoy this episode, and we look forward to hanging out again in season 3! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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52:41

Turkey Talk with a Side of Taters

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/11/19

Hot takes on Thanksgiving food and traditions. Also, discover the relationship between stalagmites, skunks and turkey carc-asses. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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54:00

Fir Play: A Primer for Evergreens, Conifers and...

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/11/12

Think all evergreens are conifers? Think again! In this episode, we break down the difference between evergreens and conifers, and even get into what makes a broadleaf evergreen unique. We’ll also tackle the mysterious “deciduous conifer” (yes, that’s a real thing!) and share some of our favorite go-to evergreen replacements for those sad, dying blue spruces. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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54:10

Elise’s Pollinator Paradise

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/11/05

On this weeks episode, the Shrubby Buddies brainstorm ideas for a new pollinator garden at The Little House on the Prairie, AKA ‘Elise’s Garden’. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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49:37

The Evil that Lurks in the Garden

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/10/22

It's spooky season! Creep along with us as we take a haunted walk into a garden full of WITCH-hazel, GHOST pipes, and CORPSE flowers! So enter the dungeon full of plants that will haunt your dreams.....if you dare. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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42:11

IT Fail Recovery: Autumn Hodge Podge

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/10/08

Join us as we make up for lost time, and recap our failed episode from last week. We also talk autumn displays, new landscapes, renovations, and what you should be doing NOW in your gardens! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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58:17

Wet, Hort, American Summer: Superlatives 2025

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/09/24

Join the Buddies as they recap their summer of horticulture! Enjoy hearing about their favorite plants, nervous poops, gardening music, funny moments, and so much more! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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49:28

Paw Paw is Your Daddy

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/09/17

🎶Mama say no play, dis is a work day, climb up de tall tree, and shake da pawpawww down🪇 Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw, is a treasure of or eastern woodlands. Join us as we explain where to find them, how to eat them and share some fun facts about the ole Indiana banana. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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59:35

Late Season Pollinator Magnets

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/09/03

In this episode let's explore the wonderful world of pollinators; who are they, why are they important, and how to keep them around this fall! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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45:04

Some Trees to Fall for this Autumn

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/08/27

The Buddies think trees are rad and they want you to feel the same way. Come along as they give fall planting and tree selection tips, and share some of their favorite tree species’ for this autumn! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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55:34

Observations from a Budding Horticulturist

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/08/20

Our friend, Raegan Landon joins us to talk plants, dreams and play horticulture games - tune in for lots of fun vibes you won’t want to miss! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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60:46

Fairytales and Fables at Inniswood Metro Gardens

Shrubby Buddies ·

2025/08/13

Let’s walkabout Inniswood Metro Gardens with Horticulturist Megan as she takes us on a floriferous journey through Peter Rabbits Garden, The Yellow Brick Road and much more! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

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