Gardening Simplified

Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM (WOOD-AM)

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.

Episodes · 25

Homing in on Hibiscus

Jun 13, 2026 · 46m

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

Jun 6, 2026 · 51m

All About Beneficial Insects

May 30, 2026 · 46m

How to Have Color in the Shade

May 23, 2026 · 45m

Yellow in the Garden | Flowers & Foliage

May 16, 2026 · 43m

All the Pots-abilities! Container Gardening 101

May 9, 2026 · 46m

Eat (And Grow) More Plants!

May 2, 2026 · 43m

New Plants to Look for in Garden Centers | 2026

Apr 25, 2026 · 44m

Annual Garden Review | How Plants Performed

Apr 18, 2026 · 44m

Knowing How to Pair Plants

Apr 11, 2026 · 44m

The Habits of Rabbits | Rabbits in the Garden

Apr 4, 2026 · 46m

Embracing the Beauty of Unruly Gardens

Mar 28, 2026 · 56m

Zone-Pushing | Pushing the Limits with Plants

Mar 21, 2026 · 43m

Understanding Invasive Plants

Mar 14, 2026 · 43m

Been There, Killed That, Want it Back

Mar 7, 2026 · 43m

Plants That Help Save Energy

Feb 28, 2026 · 43m

How to Have Seed Starting Success

Feb 21, 2026 · 43m

An In-Depth Look at Island Beds

Feb 14, 2026 · 45m

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

Feb 7, 2026 · 48m

The Charm of Cottage Gardens and How to Create Your Own

Jan 31, 2026 · 43m

2026 Houseplant of the Year and Tips for Making Terrariums

Jan 24, 2026 · 42m

2026 Annuals of the Year

Jan 17, 2026 · 46m

2026 Perennials of the Year

Jan 10, 2026 · 56m

2026 Shrubs of the Year

Jan 3, 2026 · 44m

Celebrating Plants and a New Year

Dec 27, 2025 · 42m