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Gardening Simplified

Gardening Simplified

By: Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)
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Introducing Gardening Simplified, a new radio show and podcast from Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs.

Hosted by life-long gardeners Rick Vuyst and Stacey Hirvela, the Gardening Simplified show is designed to share our love of plants and gardening. Whatever your skill or experience level, you’ll find something interesting, useful, and just plain fascinating in every episode.Copyright Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM) Biological Sciences Earth Sciences Science
Episodes
  • Zone-Pushing | Pushing the Limits with Plants

    Zone-Pushing | Pushing the Limits with Plants
    Mar 21 2026
    Zone-pushing is attempting to plant and grow a plant that is one or two zones different from your current planting zone. It refers to pushing the boundaries of what is considered an appropriate planting location. Learn what plants are good contenders for zone-pushing, and ways you can create micro-climates in your garden to help be successful zone-pushing.
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    44 mins
  • Understanding Invasive Plants

    Understanding Invasive Plants
    Mar 14 2026
    The National Invasive Species Council and the Invasive Species Advisory Committee define an invasive species as “a species that is non-native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.” Stacey and Rick dispel misunderstandings, highlight problematic plants, and talk about what you can do to help combat the spread of invasive plants.
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    43 mins
  • Been There, Killed That, Want it Back

    Been There, Killed That, Want it Back
    Mar 7 2026
    The more you garden, the more plants you kill, it’s an obligatory part of the journey. But just because a plant dies, doesn’t mean it isn’t worth another shot. Stacey and Rick discuss reasons why a first attempt may not be successful, but how you can learn and move forward from it.
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    44 mins
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