Best Etienne Plante Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 158: Plants That Earn Their Keep with Irvin Etienne 1:01:33

20d ago1:01:33

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Irvin Etienne is the curator of herbaceous plants and seasonal garden design at Newfields, a 152-acre campus with art galleries, performance spaces, world-class public gardens, and a nature park in Indianapolis. Irvin has been a frequent contributor to Fine Gardening, sharing his horticultural expertise through informative articles like A Bright Id…

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Best Hard Rock Albums Each Year Since 1970 (Masters Of Rock Talk) 32:27

2h ago32:27

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Best Hard Rock Albums Since 1970 Dr. Clarke isn't a big fan of lists, but even he thought this one worth exploring. Check out the best hard rock album every year beginning in 1970. Plenty of room for debate, praise and rage.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Episode 159: Plants that Take Sun and Shade 55:40

18m ago55:40

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Chances are, you’ve got mixed conditions in your garden. One area might be in full sun, while another spot a bit farther away is in full shade. Even beds that have the same exposure on paper may have larger plants that shade out the ground below. This presents a challenge for developing a cohesive look within a landscape. As gardeners, we’ve been t…

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Grunge: What is it and Where Did it Go? (Masters Of Rock Talk) 25:30

1h ago25:30

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Grunge: What is It & Where Did It Go? Grunge music never had a bigger fan than Ferris Kennedy. Listen in for a roller coaster ride through this brief but influential genre, taking a deep dive into Pearl Jam and making salient points again and again. This is special.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Outstanding Hosers of Canadian Rock 31:16

24d ago31:16

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Outstanding Hosers of Canadian Rock. Now is the time to have some fun. Sit back, listen, and smile knowingly as we do the heavy lifting, exposing the mullet-driven influence of hoser-ism throughout Canadian rock music.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Episode 157: Flowering trees for every season 1:05:47

18d ago1:05:47

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Due to their size and expense, gardeners tend to put a lot more thought into the trees they ultimately buy for their landscape. While a perennial might only live for 6 or 7 years, a tree might grace your garden for 50 years or more—outliving the person who so carefully selected it, in fact. Here at Fine Gardening, we feel strongly that trees should…

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Bad Vibrations: Charles Manson & The Beach Boys. (Masters Of Rock Talk) 21:04

28d ago21:04

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On one side you have Charles Manson, perpetuator of a series of horrific murders that shocked America. On the other, the Beach Boys, squeaky-clean California guys that sang about surfing. In 1968, these two forces met—and the outcome was definitely Bad Vibrations. Join Dr. Clarke as he ventures down the foggy ruins of time.…

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The Traveling Wilburys. A Fake Group or What? 20:30

26d ago20:30

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The Traveling Wilburys. A Fake Group or What? Who were the Wilburys? At least the Monkees used their real names... George Harrison always wanted to be in another band. Is that why he created the Wilburys? Kennedy and Clarke provide engaging insights, both roasting and celebrating one of most bizarre supergroups ever.…

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Episode 156: Finding Design Inspiration with Jay Sifford 46:44

1M ago46:44

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Jay Sifford is an award-winning landscape designer based in North Carolina. Several of his garden designs have been featured in Fine Gardening, including a one-of-a-kind modern meadow garden and a series of beautiful, functional dry creek beds. Jay’s immersive, naturalistic landscape designs are based around four cornerstones: art, magic, story, an…

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Robbie Robertson: Storyteller (Masters of Rock Talk) 21:28

2M ago21:28

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Serious Rock Talk Productions Presents: Masters of Rock Talk The songwriter, de facto leader of 60s/70s rock giant The Band. Robertson has left us, but his music remains strong and relevant. Dr. Clarke delivers a heartfelt appraisal of this rare, enduring talent.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Episode 155: Deer Resistant Favorites 55:12

2M ago55:12

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One of the worst sights you can ever see in the garden is a plant that has been browsed by deer. (Sidenote: we don't love the gentle word “browsed” in this instance. A more appropriate term might be “obliterated.”) If the munching is particularly bad, that perennial, tree, or shrub becomes unrecognizable. And in many cases, this can mean instant de…

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Episode 154: Putting Plants to the Test with Richard Hawke 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

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Richard Hawke is the Director of Ornamental Plant Research at Chicago Botanic Garden, where he oversees comparative evaluations of ornamental plants. The CBG Plant Evaluation Program has included 117 distinct trials over the past four decades, with 26 comparative trials currently underway in three evaluation areas. In 2011, Richard began reporting …

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How Rock Music Changed Our Lives w/special guest Regina Bianca 44:57

2M ago44:57

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How Rock Music Changed Our Lives w/special guest Regina Bianca: In your life, there are those special albums, songs, and performers that groomed and inspired your musical tastes. It's time to talk about it. Dr. Clarke and Mr. Kennedy are joined by Regina Bianca, the outstanding singer and multi-instrumentalist who provides a very contemporary take …

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Ringo Starr: Destiny's Child from Liverpool (Masters of Rock Talk) 16:49

3M ago16:49

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Serious Rock Talk Productions Presents: Masters of Rock Talk If ever there was a destiny’s child, it was Ringo. He has to be among the most unlikely superstars in the history of our blue planet. But miraculously, incredulously, he did it. How? We offer a few insights about the Beatles incredible drummer.…

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41 Bands NOT in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Masters Of Rock Talk) 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Serious Rock Talk Productions Presents: Masters Of Rock Talk. Everyone has their own thoughts about the RRHF. In the end, it is what it is. But there are bands that somehow, someway, got overlooked. It’s time to raise some flags. Join Kennedy and Clarke as they take to the streetsBy Pettofrezza & Clarke

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72 Rockers Who Changed Their Names (Masters Of Rock Talk) 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Serious Rock Talk Productions - We bring you the Masters of Rock Talk Series, one platform two shows, you decide. We get it, some’ given names’ must be abandoned on the road to stardom, not to mention awkward surnames. But sometimes the new names are so mind-numbingly awful that the whole thing shudders to a stop. Yes, we are merciful, handling fra…

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Farewell to Jeff Beck & David Crosby (Masters of Rock Talk) 22:35

2M ago22:35

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Serious Rock Talk Productions Presents: Masters of Rock Talk. Two giants very different men and musicians are gone. Jeff Beck and David Crosby. We have a lot to say. Find out why they had such significant impacts.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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What We Talk ABout When We Talk About Canadian Rock 24:22

2M ago24:22

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What We Talk About When We Talk About Canadian Rock: Dr. Clarke offers a primer on the genesis and growth of Canadian rock. That's not easy. You try it. Ferris Kennedy garnishes lightly with a look at specific Canadian bands throughout the decades. A wonderful primer that will set you in the right direction.…

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Snoop Dogg - Snoop Lion - The Dogg Father - Calvin Broadus 18:35

3M ago18:35

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Snoop Dogg, Snoop Lion, The Doggfather, The Snooper, & Calvin Broadus. A key artist to emerge from the early 90's gangsta-funk era, Snoop Dogg evolved beyond his rap beginnings to become a lovable pop culture fixture. How is that even possible? What range. It's Frank Sinatra singing death metal. Lend an ear as Kennedy & Clarke raid the Dogg Pound t…

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Bed of Roses (Cover) Performed by Regina Bianca - Serious Rock Talk Exclusive 5:54

3M ago5:54

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A Serious Rock Talk Exclusive - Regina Bianca performs her cover version of Bed of Roses, done in Regina Bianca Fashion. Recorded at the Joni Saddler Studio in Ottawa Ontario Canada. Listen to Ottawa's own Regina Bianca.By Pettofrezza, Clarke, Regina Bianca Music, & Serious Rock Talk

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An Exclusive Interview with Regina Bianca 44:25

3M ago44:25

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An Exclusive Interview with singer Regina Bianca. There are few voices that can melt your heart. Kennedy and Clarke had the unique privilege of interviewing Regina Bianca, a singer and multi-instrumentalist who knows her way around a ballad—and so much more. She even surprised us with a live version of a great pop song. Find out about her life, car…

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Episode 153: Compact Plants for Tight Spaces 56:27

3M ago56:27

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Every gardener wishes they had 25 acres to garden on, right? Well maybe not, but most of us do dream of a healthy amount of ground to build beds and borders to our hearts’ desire. The reality of homeowners today, however, is that land is expensive and typical suburban lots have decreased in size steadily since the 1970s. And smaller lots mean small…

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Rock Goes to the Movies 23:58

3M ago23:58

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Rock Goes to the Movies. What makes a great rock movie? Is it possible to define what a rock movie really is? We offer entertaining examples, looking at over 60 years of rock in films—some bad, other good, a few brilliant. This is a keeper.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Episode 152: Best of LAAP: Best of Our Listener Q & As 1:10:42

4M ago1:10:42

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One of our favorite things to do here on the pod is dig through emails and social media shout outs from our listeners. It is always nice to hear about what problems you may be having in your gardens and to be able to offer advice from our decades of horticultural experience. And we’re lucky to have scores of experts at our fingers tips if we don’t …

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Episode 151: Underappreciated Plants for Winter Interest 1:01:53

4M ago1:01:53

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During the winter months many plants reveal subtle patterns, fine details, and a new range of colors that help us to see familiar beds and borders with fresh eyes. This is an excellent time to get outside, evaluate your garden’s bones, and make some plans for spring planting. In this episode Danielle, Carol, and their guest will explore some of the…

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Taylor Swift: Her Rise to International Stardom 30:44

4M ago30:44

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In terms of success and acclaim, Taylor Swift seems to float in the rarefied ether of Beatlemania. She is a one-person powerhouse who has blown the doors of the recording industry and reinterpreted what it means to have a successful tour. So how did it all happen? Kennedy and Clarke knock down a few doors of their own, applying Colombo-like intuiti…

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In Memoriam 2023: Rockers We Lost. 31:30

4M ago31:30

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In Memoriam 2023: Rockers We Lost. The title says it all...

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What's the Future for Rock's Biggest Bands? 29:30

4M ago29:30

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What is the Future of Rock's Biggest Bands?: 2023 saw some of rock's biggest bands Beatles, Stones, Aerosmith, come to life and, well, start to lower the flag. The three amigos have a round table on what you can expect this year from the bands you know and love.By Pettofrezza, Plante, & Clarke

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Episode 150: Design Rules of Thumb with Stacie Crooks 56:35

5M ago56:35

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Stacie Crooks is a Seattle-based garden designer who has created beautiful, ecologically friendly, low-maintenance gardens throughout the Pacific Northwest. She is also a contributing editor for Fine Gardening magazine and has shared her insights with our readers through 10 feature articles and several departments over the past 17 years. In this ep…

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2023 End of the Year Podcast: 58:56

5M ago58:56

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2023 End of the Year Podcast: The three amigos sum up a truly turbulent year in rock. Everything from new Beatles' music to classic reissues. The personalities. The events. It's all in one place for your listening pleasure.By Pettofrezza, Clarke, & Plante

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Episode 149: Silver Plants 48:40

5M ago48:40

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Plants with a silvery sheen stand out beautifully against the sea of green that fills most garden beds. In this episode, Danielle, Carol, and their guest will highlight some shimmering shrubs, drought-tolerant perennials, a tiny dwarf conifer, and even an unusual silvery vine with a bit of a back story. Perhaps one of these lovely, luminous plants …

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Our Pick: Rocks 40 Great Front Men & Women 1:06:31

5M ago1:06:31

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This time it's personal. Dr. Clarke and Kennedy make their own lists of rock's greatest front men/women. Sometimes they agree, but it's rare. Come join us for the fireworks!By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Episode 148: Wish List Plants 1:05:37

6M ago1:05:37

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Oh, dear listeners...it’s the most glorious time of the year! No, not because it’s time to hang the stockings or trim the tree—because it’s time to make the 2024 gardening wish lists. This year Carol and Danielle have selected the 8 plants they are pining over most. You will hear about a brand-new perennial that few, if any, have seen before. And t…

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The Rolling Stones - 15 People Who Almost Joined the Band 22:16

6M ago22:16

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The Rolling Stones. 15 People Who Almost Joined the Band. Becoming a Rolling Stone could be a lethal decision. We talk about 15 guys who came real close to getting tight with Mick and Keef... and lived to tell about it.By Paolo Pettofrezza & Ian Clarke

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Episode 147: Great Native Grasses 54:38

6M ago54:38

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If you like the beauty and impact that ornamental grasses bring to a garden design, you will love the many shapes, forms and colors that North American native species offer. Whether you need a practical groundcover, a dramatic focal point, or an airy filler to knit a matrix planting together, Danielle, Carol, and guest Paula Gross have some options…

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Rock's Best Front Men & Women. 47:31

7M ago47:31

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Rock's Best Front Men & Women. What makes a good rock front person? The voice? Charisma? Chest hair? Kennedy and Clarke get rabid as they jabber about the people who have the toughest job in rock music—and why most 'best-of-all-time' lists usually get it really wrong.By Pettofrezza & Clarke

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Episode 146: Best of LAAP: Our Top 4 Plants 46:30

7M ago46:30

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While searching through our archive of episodes we discovered something: There are a few specific plants we just can’t stop talking about. As the years have progressed here at Let’s Argue About Plants, we find ourselves experimenting with more and more varieties, so we have something new to report back to you on. But frankly, there are a core of pl…

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