Podcast
Let’s Argue About Plants
The podcast for people who love plants but not always the same ones
About the Podcast
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 polite arguments) of Executive Editor Danielle Sherry and Associate Editor Carol Collins 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 that you’ll be entertained and feel like a better gardener.
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 165: Not Your Typical Ground Covers
The best ground covers are multi-purpose workhorses, suppressing weeds, preventing soil erosion, and adding another level of interest to garden beds. Naturally, we’d prefer them not to be invasive, and…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 164: The Joys of Plant Exploration with Mark Weathington
Mark Weathington is the director of the JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina and author of Gardening in the South: The Complete Homeowner’s Guide. Mark…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 163: Tough-As-Nails Plants
It’s late July and we’re officially HOT. And so are our gardens. Now is the time that we start to truly sit up and take notice of the plants that…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 162: Cultivating Connections with the Next Generation with Jared Barnes
Jared Barnes is an associate professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where he and his students cultivate The Plantery, a botanic garden complete with…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 161: A Field Trip to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
There’s nothing nicer than being outside on a beautiful late spring day, especially if it means you get a whole day away from your desk. Danielle, Carol, and digital editor…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 160: The RHS Chelsea Flower Show with Annie Guilfoyle
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to get exclusive access to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? Well, your dreams have come true because in this exclusive interview…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 159: Plants That Take Sun and Shade
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…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 158: Plants That Earn Their Keep (with Irvin Etienne)
Irvin Etienne is the curator of herbaceous plants and seasonal garden design at Newfields, a 152-acre campus in Indianapolis with art galleries, performance spaces, world-class public gardens, and a nature…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 157: Flowering Trees for Every Season
Due to the size and expense of trees, gardeners tend to put a lot more thought into the ones they ultimately buy for their landscapes. While a perennial might only…
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Podcast: Let's Argue About Plants
Episode 156: Finding Design Inspiration with Jay Sifford
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…