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.
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 41: Plants We Loved From the Super Cool Plant Sale
Steve, Danielle, and special guest assistant editor Carol Collins, sit down to discuss plants that really got them fired up from the recent FG Plant Sale. Some are little-known cultivars,…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 40: Annuals Worth Your Money
Steve and Danielle, as you know, love a trip to the nursery, and in this episode we find the dynamic duo at Shakespeare’s Garden in Brookfield, Connecticut. Their mission was…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 39: Perfect Peonies
Ahhh, the lovely peony. In late spring there truly is no more beautiful flower. They are all stunning, but in this episode we highlight the extraordinary cultivars that make us…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 38: Hard Lessons
The soundtrack of this episode might have been the classic Queen song "We Are the Champions"—not because of its triumphant refrain, but because of the lyric acknowledging all the mistakes…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 37: Vines Worth Buying
We’re not talking about English ivy or climbing roses—but an array of far cooler plants
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 36: Plants for Pathways
Most gardeners have some sort of pathway in their landscape. Planting along that walkway—or even in it—can be a challenge. In this episode we discuss low-profile plants that can truly…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 35: Live from the Boston Flower and Garden Show
A couple of weeks ago we recorded an episode in front of a live audience. This event took place at the Boston Flower and Garden show, so we thought it…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 34: Daylilies
Truth time: We feel pretty “meh” about daylilies. However, there is no denying that they are tough, low-care plants that have lovely large blooms. They are also relatively disease-free and…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 33: Chartreuse Plants
If it’s not quite yellow, but it’s not quite green, chances are it’s a chartreuse plant. Any plant that sports this beautiful color is instantly a focal point in the…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 32: Fast-Growing Perennials
Every gardener has dreamed at one point or another of an “instant landscape.” Unfortunately, none of the home-shopping networks sell a garden that matures quickly. (Trust us—we’ve checked). The next-best…