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 PlantsEpisode 31: Plants for Privacy
Many years ago, at a previous home, Danielle had neighbors who liked to use their in-plain-view hot tub in the buff. Memories of that prompted this week’s podcast discussion on…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 30: Gardening Wish List for 2019
‘Tis the season of making lists and checking them twice, and for Steve and Danielle the list is mostly filled with plants they want and other gardening-related items. Whether it’s…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 29: Unique Shrubs
Evergreens are great. They have a year-round presence, hide unsightly foundations, and provide clippings for holiday decorations. But many are, well, a boring green. This episode explores the world of…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 27: Plants Worth Overwintering
Some tender perennials and tropicals can be saved at the end of the season—but which ones deserve a second life? So let’s just be honest: Steve and Danielle don’t overwinter…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 26: Broadleaf Evergreens
The bones of any successful garden are its woody plants. And the key to any successful four-season garden is evergreens. Conifers are great, but they can be pricey and…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 25: Red Plants
Red. It’s a color oft debated in gardening. While some describe this hot hue as “bold” and “alluring”, others consider it “off-putting” and “difficult to work with.” In this latest…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 24: Plants New to Us
Steve and Danielle sit down to discuss plants that really got them fired up from the recent FG Plant Sale. Some are little-known cultivars, some are brand new varieties.…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 23: Little Gems
When we say “little gems” we’re basically talking about perennials that stay under two feet tall. These can be ground covers or, mounded plants that hide the bare legs of…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 22: Hot Hostas
Many gardeners roll their eyes when they hear the word hosta, and with good reason. This ubiquitous group of plants shows up more often than not in gardens—heck, we‘ve even…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About PlantsEpisode 21: Hellstrip Plants
A hellstrip is typically a patch of garden located by the roadside. It generally has crappy soil, gets hammered by sun, and has to deal with the occasional dose…
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