Podcast

Let’s Argue About Plants

The podcast for people who love plants but not always the same ones

About the Podcast

Brought to you by the editors of Fine Gardening, this fun, informative podcast tackles all things topical in gardening. You’ll listen to the insights (and polite arguments) of Executive Editor Danielle Sherry and Associate Editor Carol Collins as they discuss various horticultural subjects on a deeper level. You will also hear from today’s leading horticultural minds who will offer their wisdom and opinions about what you might want to grow in your garden. We guarantee that you’ll be entertained and feel like a better gardener.

  • Episode 139: Favorite Succulents
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    Episode 139: Favorite Succulents

    Quirky, collectible, and water-wise, succulents will add eye-catching texture to any garden bed or container display. There are some succulents that are cold hardy, while others will need to be…

  • Episode 138: Water-Wise Perennials
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    Episode 138: Water-Wise Perennials

    Drought has become synonymous with gardening in the past several years. It seems like regardless of where you live, you will experience some sort of dry conditions in summer. This…

  • Episode 137: Field Trip to The Farmer’s Daughter Nursery
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    Episode 137: Field Trip to The Farmer’s Daughter Nursery

    Visiting a great nursery is inspirational. Colors and textures draw you in, and wish-list plants beckon to you from the benches and displays. You may even encounter a plant that…

  • Episode 136: Plants with Presence
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    Episode 136: Plants with Presence

    We all love plants that have a personality. They are the ones that stand out and make us take notice, and when we see them at a nursery, public garden,…

  • Episode 135: Spring Flowering Dwarf Shrubs
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    Episode 135: Spring-Flowering Dwarf Shrubs

    If you’re looking to add some heft to the spring garden but don’t want to overwhelm genteel bulbs or ephemeral perennials, then spring-flowering dwarf shrubs are the answer. These little powerhouses…

  • Episode 134: Hole Fillers
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    Episode 134: Hole Fillers

    Every garden has gaps that need to be filled from time to time. Whether you are looking for a short-term stand-in while a bed is being reworked or a quick…

  • Episode 133: Spring Combos
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    Episode 133: Spring Combos

    To gardeners, spring is the signal of something big to come. It kicks off our season. For the next several months we will primp and preen our beds to maximize…

  • Episode 132: A Tribute to Tulips
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    Episode 132: A Tribute to Tulips

    Tulips are a lavish spring gift that all gardeners can give to themselves and to their neighborhoods with just a little advance planning. Whether you order your tulip bulbs as…

  • Episode 131: Green Plants
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    Episode 131: Green Plants

    Green plants? Well, of course! What else would our topic be for a St. Patrick’s Day episode? Today we’re talking about plants that are stunners despite being “just green.” Turns…

  • Episode 130: Favorite Spring Greens
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    Episode 130: Favorite Spring Greens

    Growing spring greens is an easy, satisfying project that takes very little time and very little garden space—you can even grow greens in containers! Homegrown spring greens will be fresher…