Gardening Simplified

Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM) 206 - The Importance of Texture in the Garden

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.

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30 May 2026

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09 May 2026

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25 Apr 2026

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11 Apr 2026

04 Apr 2026

28 Mar 2026

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14 Mar 2026

07 Mar 2026

28 Feb 2026

21 Feb 2026

14 Feb 2026

07 Feb 2026

31 Jan 2026

24 Jan 2026

17 Jan 2026

10 Jan 2026

03 Jan 2026

27 Dec 2025

20 Dec 2025

13 Dec 2025

06 Dec 2025

29 Nov 2025

22 Nov 2025

15 Nov 2025

08 Nov 2025

01 Nov 2025

25 Oct 2025

18 Oct 2025

11 Oct 2025

04 Oct 2025

27 Sep 2025

20 Sep 2025

13 Sep 2025

06 Sep 2025

30 Aug 2025

Gardening Simplified

Episodes

The Importance of Texture in the Garden

What If You Could Only Use One Color in the Garden?

How to Make a Meadow Garden

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 4 | Middle of Summer Garden Check

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 3 – Chicago to California

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 2 – South & Midwest

Gardens That Shaped the US | Part 1 - Northeast

Surviving Heat and Humidity | Best Plants and Practices

Homing in on Hibiscus

Understanding Fertilizer and Soil Amendments | When to Use and When Not to

All About Beneficial Insects

How to Have Color in the Shade

Yellow in the Garden | Flowers & Foliage

All the Pots-abilities! Container Gardening 101

Eat (And Grow) More Plants!

New Plants to Look for in Garden Centers | 2026

Annual Garden Review | How Plants Performed

Knowing How to Pair Plants

The Habits of Rabbits | Rabbits in the Garden

Embracing the Beauty of Unruly Gardens

Zone-Pushing | Pushing the Limits with Plants

Understanding Invasive Plants

Been There, Killed That, Want it Back

Plants That Help Save Energy

How to Have Seed Starting Success

An In-Depth Look at Island Beds

Plants Make Great Gifts! Knowing How to Pick the Right Plants

The Charm of Cottage Gardens and How to Create Your Own

2026 Houseplant of the Year and Tips for Making Terrariums

2026 Annuals of the Year

2026 Perennials of the Year

2026 Shrubs of the Year

Celebrating Plants and a New Year

The Botany Behind Christmas

Jack Frost in the Garden | All About Frost and Freezes

Pushing the Boundaries in the Garden

The Beauty and Benefits of Broadleaf Evergreens

The Botany of Thanksgiving

Captivating Conifers | A Guide to Understanding Conifers

Optimistic Orange | Using the Color Orange in the Garden

What We Learned in 2025

Little Shop of Horticulture

Timing Is Everything! | Timely Garden Tasks and Understanding Plant Growth Rates

Working the Land | Work Smarter, Not Harder!

It’s on the House! | How to Landscape With You Home Exterior Colors

Pumpkins, Squash, and Gourds | Fall Favorites Explained

What to Plant Now to Enhance Your Winter Garden

Landscape Designers’ Favorite Plants

Garden Backdrops

Now the Fun Begins! Dreaming and Scheming Future Garden Plans