Best Newsradio WOOD 1300 And 106.9 FM (WOOD AM Podcasts (2024)

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The Hydrangea Show 43:56

4h ago43:56

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Hydrangea season is in full swing, so we take the opportunity to clear up the mystery surrounding summer's favorite flowering shrub. Featured shrub: Invincibelle Lace smooth hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Dogs in the Garden 44:49

3h ago44:49

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Yes, you can have a pup and a garden too! We share listeners’ advice, as well as our very own Adriana Robinson, on how they make it work. Featured shrub: Funshine abelia.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Garden Regrets and Learning From Them 46:24

19d ago46:24

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Regrets? We've had a few, and maybe you have too, which is why we're dedicating this episode to the things we wish we had - and hadn't - done in the garden. Featured shrub: Let's Dance Arriba reblooming hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Can Plants Repel Spiders and Snakes? Myths, Tips, and More! 43:48

25d ago43:48

43:48

Don't like spiders and snakes? You're not alone! They are beneficial for gardens, though, so we're sharing advice on coexistence and safe, simple management. Featured shrub: Gatsby Moon oakleaf hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Plants that Play Supporting Roles 51:09

1M ago51:09

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Some plants play starring roles in the landscape, while others play supporting ones. Meet these valuable plants and learn to use them in the landscape. Featured shrub: Happy Face White potentilla.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Meet The Incredible Changing Plants 46:29

1M ago46:29

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Plants are naturally dynamic, but some undergo dramatic natural changes in flower color and leaf color through the season. Learn what they are and why they're so amazing. Featured shrub: Simply Scentsational calycanthus.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Weeding by Example 44:35

2M ago44:35

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Ah, weeds - maybe the #1 thing that discourages people from gardening. But weeds are interesting and become a lot easier to manage when you apply some basic IPM principles. Featured shrub: Sugar Tip rose of Sharon.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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The Hummingbird Show 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

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Join us for a celebration of all things hummingbird! Three outstanding guests share their expertise on hummingbirds and welcoming them to your garden. Featured shrub: Snippet Dark Pink weigela.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Easy to Grow Plants 54:16

2M ago54:16

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What makes a plant easy to grow? Planting it in the right place, for one. We'll elaborate on that and share other tips for selecting and growing plants to simplify gardening! Featured shrub: Little Quick Fire panicle hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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The Decorator's Approach to Gardening 45:09

2M ago45:09

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Decorators take a unique approach to plant shopping: they know what they want, they get it, they plant it. We discuss how you can use this approach to make plant shopping easier and more fun. Featured shrub: Anna's Magic Ball arborvitae.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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A Celebration of Lilacs 43:39

2M ago43:39

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The month of May and lilacs seem to go hand in hand, so we're devoting this episode to everything that makes them special. Featured shrub: Bloomerang Purpink lilac.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Gardening Influences 44:58

3M ago44:58

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Rick and Stacey share the stories of those who have influenced their horticultural perspective in life. We'd love to hear about yours!By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Solutions for Shady Gardens and Landscapes 43:43

3M ago43:43

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A listener recently commented, "Shade is hard," and we agree. So in this episode, we simplify it and provide plant-based solutions. Plus, learn when it might be time to replace a plant in your landscape. Featured shrub: Sweet & Lo Sweet Box.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Plant Recipes to get your Garden Cooking 43:42

3M ago43:42

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Ultimately, a garden is just combinations of plants - but how to put them together? We share tips and ideas on building a beautiful border. Plus, hydrangeas oozing sap and maple helicopters. Featured shrub: Flavorette Honey Apricot rose.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Meet the Beneficial Bugs in your Backyard 44:33

3M ago44:33

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The term "beneficial insects" gets thrown around a lot but what does it really mean? We explore the concept and share which ones you're likely to find in your backyard, and how to best support them. Featured plant: Lo & Behold 'Blue Chip Jr.' butterfly bush.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Spring things: what you need to know now in the garden 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

There's lots growing on in the garden now, so join us for timely tips on lawn care, weed management, soil testing, and more. Mike Connor is our guest, sharing his expertise on trees and bees. Featured shrub: Yuki Snowflake deutzia.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Fact or fiction? Spotting online plant scams 52:11

4M ago52:11

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The internet is teeming with fake AI-generated plants and digitally manipulated photos - we give tips on how to spot them. Plus, pruning dogwoods and Birdman is back! Featured shrub: Invincibelle Mini Mauvette smooth hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Can't-Miss Plants at the Garden Center this Year 54:21

4M ago54:21

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Wondering how to spend your garden budget this season? We've got you covered with our can't-miss plant lists! Plus, helpful tips on pruning and transplanting. Featured shrub: El Niño desert orchid.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Garden Tools: Is Your Shed Properly Stocked? 59:19

4M ago59:19

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The right tools for the task are just as important in the garden as they are in the shop. Learn our must-haves and favorites. Plus, pruning whorled hydrangeas and Supertunias. Featured plant: 'Aphrodite' sweetshrub.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Problem-Solving with IPM 42:22

5M ago42:22

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From bugs to bunnies, pests are part and parcel of gardening. And IPM - integrated pest management - gives us the tools to resolve issues using smarts and strategy. Learn what IPM is and how it can help you problem-solve, indoors and out. Featured plant: Ginger Wine ninebark.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Cool Plants for Wet Soils and Celebrating Meteorological Spring! 43:38

5M ago43:38

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Whether it's from poor drainage or a high water table, wet soils can be hard to deal with. But there are lots of beautiful plants that will thrive in them! Learn what they are and other tips for dealing with soggy situations. Featured plant: Sugar Shack buttonbush.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Pruning Demystified & How Honey Bees Handle a Weird Spring 51:55

5M ago51:55

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Should you be pruning now? Today we talk about what you should prune in spring and what you should not. Hear how this unusual spring is affecting honey bees and tapping maple trees for maple syrup with beekeeper and expert, Don Snoeyink. Featured plant: Rise Up Lilac Days climbing rose.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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The When and Where of Growing from Seed & Interview on Leafjoy® Houseplants 58:53

5M ago58:53

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When spring fever hits, the temptation to start seeds becomes irresistible. But when is the right time? What's the right equipment? We'll tell you! Featured plant: Still Waters clematis.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Sun, Shade, Part-Shade - Explaining Plant Light Needs 43:04

6M ago43:04

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Are those recommendations for light on plant tags arbitrary, or do they mean something? Find out in this episode, where we also discuss spring fertilizing and animal weather prognosticators. Featured plant: Fairytrail Bride Cascade Hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Drought Tolerant Plants & Taking the Irritation Out of Irrigation - Interview with Tim DeGeest 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

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Drought: it's dusty. It's dry. And plants can help make it a whole lot prettier. Learn about what makes a plant drought tolerant, and how you can alleviate drought with a DIY drip irrigation system. Featured plant: Double Take Scarlet flowering quince.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Happiness with Houseplants (even gardenias!) 42:18

6M ago42:18

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How many houseplants do you have? Whether it's one or one hundred, we're celebrating the indoor gardening renaissance. Plus, learn the secret to success with gardenias indoors (and outdoors), and hear about the rise in bonsai theft. Featured plant: Steady As She Goes gardenia.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Layering Plants in the Garden and Landscape 55:58

6M ago55:58

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A garden planted in layers is dynamic, interesting, and beautiful. Learn what it means and how to do it! Plus, plant cold hardiness, pruning elderberries, and biophilia. Featured plant: Cesky Gold dwarf birch.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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2024 Plants of the Year 43:45

6M ago43:45

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Meet the 2024 Proven Winners all-star team: the Plants of the Year! Learn about each variety and how they are chosen. Plus, causes of brown arborvitae, planting bulbs in January, and the Pantone Color of the Year. Featured shrub: Fizzy Mizzy itea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Listener Resolutions 39:01

7M ago39:01

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By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Stacey and Rick’s New Year’s (Gardening) Resolutions 41:20

7M ago41:20

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Do you have new year’s resolutions for 2024? Or maybe, your new year’s resolution is to avoid new year’s resolutions – either way, we’d love to hear your thoughts! Learn about different types of fertilizers, which is best for your plants, and when to apply it. Featured plant: Just Chill Red Tip camellia.…

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Garden Tunes and Birdman is Back 50:29

7M ago50:29

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Do you have a gardening playlist? Listen in for our favorite plant and outdoor-related songs. Plus, using pine needles as mulch, planting around black walnuts, and a winter update from Birdman Bill Stovall. Featured plant: White Album wintercreeper.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Everything Evergreen and Talking Tea With Debra Knapke 57:03

7M ago57:03

57:03

Evergreens lift our spirits during the holidays and carry our landscape through winter. Learn the two types of evergreens, and the benefits they bring to the landscape. Plus, snowload on trees and shrubs and a guest on herbal teas. Featured plant: Castle Spire blue holly.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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The New USDA Zone Map, and What It Means for You 42:03

8M ago42:03

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In mid-November, the USDA put out a new hardiness zone map, the first since 2012. Learn what's new in it, and why, and what it might mean for what you can grow. Plus, hydrangea growing questions and a waterless waterpark. Featured plant: Blue Diddley vitex.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Plant-Based Holiday Decor, Indoors and Out 50:14

8M ago50:14

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December is here, and along with it, holiday decorating. Grace your containers, windowboxes, and maybe even a few spots indoors with cut branches and greens! Hear our suggestions and get advice from designer Deborah Silver.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Hydrangeas and the 2023 Polar Vortex 42:13

8M ago42:13

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Cape Cod is synonymous with hydrangeas, but as Rick discovered at this year's Hydrangea festival, polar conditions threatened the display. We talk hydrangeas that stand up to the cold and other solutions. Plus, hydrangeas blooming in fall and javalinas. Featured plant: Tuff Stuff hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Vegetables: The Plants You Put On Your Plate 57:28

8M ago57:28

57:28

When cooking and eating vegetables, it can be easy to forget they started as plants. We discuss the joys of growing veg and sharing them on your holiday table - and maybe even getting kids to eat them. Author and ethnobotanist Lisa Rose joins us to talk about her new book, Urban Foraging. Featured plant: Arctic Fire Yellow dogwood.…

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Going All-in on Native Plants - Or Not?! 43:18

9M ago43:18

43:18

Gardening with native plants gets a lot of talk these days, but what does it really mean? We explore the possibilities, benefits, and myths of gardening with natives in what may be our most controversial episode yet. Featured plant: Low Scape Snowfire aronia.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Autumn Leaves Abound. Here’s How to Use Them to Your Advantage 41:09

9M ago41:09

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They're colorful, they're abundant, they're...useful? Yes! Fallen leaves are perfect for improving soil. Find out what to do with yours, plus, mystery fungus, a fence-climbing Chihuahua, and new vocabulary words about leaves. Featured plant: Tiny Wine ninebark.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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It’s Plant Moving Time, so Let’s Get a Move On! 42:32

9M ago42:32

42:32

Whatever your reason for moving a shrub or perennial - the site has become too shady, the plant outgrew the spot, or you just don't like where it is - now is the perfect time to move it. Learn how in this episode. Plus, overwintering plants in containers and fall foliage that can be seen from space. Featured plant: Oso Easy Italian Ice rose.…

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Choose Your Path Wisely - All About Garden Paths 41:07

9M ago41:07

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A garden path gets you from point A to point B, but it's the path materials, the shape of the path, and of course, the plants, that make the journey worthwhile. Hear our favorite path materials, along with bumblebee pollination, crabgrass prevention, and why Rick made an Amazon delivery driver cry. Featured plant: Midnight Sun weigela.…

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Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned in the Garden 59:56

9M ago59:56

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No one likes to make a mistake, but the mistakes you make in gardening tend to be the lessons that stick with you most. Hear the mistakes Rick and Stacey have made and what they've learned from them. We end the show with an extended in-studio interview with the one and only Birdman Bill Stovall. Featured plant: Let's Dance Can Do hydrangea.…

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To Prune or Not to Prune? Cleaning-up the Garden in Fall 43:05

10M ago43:05

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In this week’s episode, Stacey and Rick discuss what perennials you should be pruning in fall, and which you shouldn’t. Stacey reminds gardeners when in doubt, don’t prune! If you’ve noticed more acorns this year, it isn’t just you - Rick talks about Oak Mast and explains what’s happening. Plus, learn why a rose of Sharon may not bloom and more in …

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Key Elements for Fall Bulb Success 42:59

10M ago42:59

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It's time to plant fall bulbs! Learn how you can be successful selecting, planting, and growing bulbs. Stacey shares a shrub perfect for planting next to your bulbs for a stellar spring display. Stacey and Rick talk about gardening next to Black Walnut trees and how to handle the presence of juglone in soil.…

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The Art of Enjoying Your Garden 41:53

10M ago41:53

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As gardeners, we tend to enjoy working in our gardens. But we should also take the time to enjoy being in them, looking at them, and appreciating our hard work. Plus, gravel in flower beds and removing annuals in fall. Featured plant: Gatsby Gal hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Bonus Episode – Mailbag Edition 42:18

10M ago42:18

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Thank you to all of our listeners who send us in their gardening questions! In this bonus episode, Stacey and Rick answer questions from the mailbag that haven’t had a chance to be answered on the show yet.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Rocking the Establishment: What It Means to Get a Plant “Established” 49:21

10M ago49:21

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"Once it's established" is oft repeated about plants but seldom explained. In today's episode, we change that and cover what it actually means. Plus, Japanese beetle resistance and garden trends. Featured plant: Kodiak Orange diervilla.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Fall-ing Into Place – Celebrating Our Second Year! 43:22

11M ago43:22

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As we head into our second year, we look back at all that we’ve discussed on and look forward towards what’s to come. Our Plant on Trial is one the Fonz would approve of – Perfecto Mundo® Double Pink reblooming azalea. Learn about hydrophobic soil and whether or not you should protect your panicle hydrangea in winter.…

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Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Plants (Plants You Want to Touch and Ones You Don’t) 42:21

11M ago42:21

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So many plants have an inviting, touchable texture - we share our favorites, as well as those you should definitely avoid touching. Plus, a beautiful, bouncy hydrangea, pruning boxwood, and printing photos on foliage. Featured plant: Little Lime Punch hydrangea.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Getting Edgy: The Pain and Necessity of Your Garden’s Edges 41:53

11M ago41:53

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Edging your garden beds is a crucial part of maintaining a landscape, but a good edge? That's easier said than done. Find out why, plus we talk favorite vines, deterring dogs, and Stinky the Owl.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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Building Better Relationships With Your Neighbors Through Plants and Preventing Powdery Mildew 42:19

11M ago42:19

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Do you know your neighbors? If not, plants can change that! Plant something that sparks conversation and make connections within your community. Plus, dealing with powdery mildew, cleaning pruners, and another bear story. Featured plant: Sweet Summer Love clematis.By Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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