Let's Argue About Plants
Summary: The podcast for people who love plants—but not always the same ones. 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 arguments) of Editor-in-Chief Steve Aitken and Senior Editor Danielle Sherry 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 you’ll be entertained and feel like a better gardener.
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- Artist: Fine Gardening Magazine
- Copyright: 2018
Podcasts:
What do we mean when we say "dwarf shrubs?" After all, the dwarf version of a 75-foot tall conifer might be a cultivar that only gets 45 feet. That won't be the case in this episode where we'll focus on shrubs that stay less than 4 feet tall and wide. Plant breeders have been hard at work, developing these miniature dynamos, so you're sure to hear about something you've never planted before-like a viburnum that sounds like it would be right at home in a sushi restaurant.
Are you tired of seeing the same plants over and over in nearly every garden you visit? Or perhaps you love the fall color of a certain shrub-but it's horribly invasive, so you can't in good conscious plant it. What you're looking for are reliable replacements for overused-or incredibly aggressive-plants. It's time to broaden your plant palette and ditch some of those classic staples (we're talking to you Miscanthus) for some new, soon-to-be favorites.
By now we’re all familiar with the plight of the declining honey bee—but did you know that there has also been a worldwide decline in all pollinators? True, parasitic wasps and hover flies might not be as sexy as honey bees, but they still play a critical role in pollination. This episode offers up tons of plants that will attract scores of “good bugs” into your garden. Turns out some of these plants are not only attractive to beneficial insects, but also pretty good-looking additions to the landsca
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) are on our wish list for next year.
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
Episode 12: Hydrangeas with High Marks
Episode 11: Great Water-wise Plants
Episode 10: A Field Trip to Broken Arrow Nursery
Episode 9: Which Tomato Varieties are Tops?
Episode 8: The Best of the Best Shade Plants
Episode 7: Plants We Always Kill
Episode 6: Fabulous Foliage Plants
Episode 5: Favorite Container Plants
Episode 4: Roses: Love'em or Hate'em
Episode 3: Annuals Worth Buying
