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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    Episode 20: Best Spring-Flowering Bulbs

      If you’re looking for information on boring, basic tulips, this is not the podcast episode for you. If the idea of tulips with red striped leaves and grape hyacinths…

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    Episode 19: Underused Shade Plants

    If there were a question on the Family Feud gameshow, asking the respondents to name a shade plant, chances are the vast majority of the public would answer “hosta.” But,…

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    Episode 18: Focal-Point Plants

    Is it eye-catching? Does the sight of it leave a lasting impression? Would the garden look like it were missing something if that particular plant were removed? If the answer…

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    Episode 17: Dwarf Shrubs with Big Impact

      These space-conscious wonders are low-care and have good looks, too What do we mean when we say "dwarf shrubs?" After all, the dwarf version of a 75-foot tall conifer…

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    Episode 16: Plant This, Not That

    These replacements are better options than their overused or aggressive counterparts  Are you tired of seeing the same plants over and over in nearly every garden you visit? Or perhaps…

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    Episode 15: Plants for Pollinators

    Awesome options for getting more beneficial insects into your garden  By now we’re all familiar with the decline of the honeybee—but did you know that there has also been a…

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    Episode 14: Our Holiday Wish List

    Have you ever wished that Santa shopped exclusively at the nursery? Us too.On this special holiday edition of the LAAP podcast, we’re talking about which plants (and miscellaneous garden items—think…

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    Episode 13: Fall Color Favorites

    We’re on location at The Gardens at Elm Bank in New England to see which plants look their best at the end of the season One of the most spectacular places…

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    Episode 12: Hydrangeas with High Marks

    There’s a million kinds out there—some good—some not. We highlight a handful of proven performersAhhhh, beautiful hydrangeas. Has there ever been a more beloved shrub? Arguably not, and plant breeders…

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    Episode 11: Great Water-Wise Plants

    These selections will thrive—instead of die—when things get dry It seems like more and more areas of the country are experiencing decreasing rains and a loss of naturally occurring moisture.…