Gardening Simplified
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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October 24, 2026 • 58 mins
Leaves don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Not only are they the literal foundation of life on earth, but they are so much more interesting and versatile than we tend to give them credit for. Learn all about basics and complexities of leaves in this episode.
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October 17, 2026 • 51 mins
Sometimes the best purchases aren’t planned, they're discovered. Impulsively buying a plant isn’t a bad thing, it’s fueled by genuine admiration for a plant, and isn’t that what gardening is all about? Hear about plants that gardeners often buy impulsively and what to do with your unexpected new garden addition.
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October 10, 2026 • 59 mins
You can never have too many bulbs! Learn all about the numerous types of bulbs, when and how to plant them for the best success, and how to combine them with other plants for a showstopping display.
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October 3, 2026 • 55 mins
The Rosaceae family includes some of the most economically important fruit and nut crops worldwide, such as apples, strawberries, and almonds. Not to mention, some extraordinarily beautiful and wildlife benefitting plants! Learn all about this vast and unique plant family in this episode.
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September 26, 2026 • 60 mins
In today’s episode, Rick and Stacey talk about the fascinating history behind rock gardens, explain the difference between a rock garden and an alpine garden, and of course, tell all about the plants that thrive in this type of landscape.
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September 19, 2026 • 58 mins
What even is a berry? Well, watch this episode and you’ll find out! Stacey and Rick deep-dive into what really classifies as a berry and talk about a variety of berry-laden beauties. Whether they are edible, or just for ornamental purposes, berries add so much to the landscape, not to mention they’re fantastic for wildlife!
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September 12, 2026 • 57 mins
It’s human nature to get disheartened when something doesn’t work out, and when it comes to plants and gardening, things don’t always work out the way we hoped. Weeds, water, and work are the three main reasons people tend to give up on gardening and we’re here to help! Learn about the plants people tend to give up on the most and how to avoid common mistakes.
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September 5, 2026 • 62 mins
Carpe diem! Fall is a fantastic time to be in the garden. Whether you’re tending to your plants or getting your lawn in order, we’ve got tips and tasks for you to work on. Plus learn about plants that you should get in the ground now, and ones you want to hold off until spring to plant.
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August 29, 2026 • 44 mins
The way people define low-maintenance plants varies from gardener to gardener. At its core, the basic low-maintenance plant is one that is well-suited for the conditions where you want to plant. Hear all about low-maintenance plants and how you can incorporate them into your garden to gain both beauty and time.
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August 22, 2026 • 47 mins
People love round plants, or as we like to say, meatballs. Whether you’re the type of gardener that likes to have all your plants perfectly shaped in an appealing circle, or you lean more towards chaotic gardening, plants with rounded habits or globe shaped flowers help to make a dynamic garden. Learn all about them in this episode!
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August 15, 2026 • 45 mins
Sitting in your yard or garden on a summer night isn’t just a romantic notion – for many of us, nighttime is the only time that we can comfortably spend in the garden due to high heat and humidity. And it’s a pretty well-understood fact that if you are the type to enjoy your garden in the evening and night that white flowers are a way to make plants stand out and make your garden more atmospheric. Learn about the ...
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August 8, 2026 • 44 mins
Color is usually at the front of mind when it comes to designing a garden, but to really elevate a landscape, texture is crucial. In this episode, Stacey and Rick talk about plants that have fine, medium, or coarse texture, and how to combine these plants in your garden.
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August 1, 2026 • 44 mins
If you had to design a garden bed using only ONE flower color, which color would you choose to create your monochromatic masterpiece? Hear about the most popular colors, and plants that can be used to achieve unicolor design.
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July 25, 2026 • 46 mins
Meadow gardening has been gaining popularity, and rightfully so! They’re fantastic for wildlife, plant diversity, and not to mention, they’re beautiful! Learn about ways you can create your own meadow garden and plants that Stacey and Rick recommend for these types of landscapes.
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July 18, 2026 • 45 mins
We’re getting back to our usual routine, but before we do, we’re going to highlight Stacey’s number 1 bucket list garden to visit! On top of that we discuss a few other fantastic gardens along the west coast. In segments three and four, hear about things you may notice in your garden this time of year and how to help your plants get through the dog days of summer.
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July 11, 2026 • 44 mins
We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn about fascinating history, groundbreaking landscape design, and of course, plants! This is part three of this series where we talk about gardens from Chicago and make our way to California. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to learn about more fantastic gardens!
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July 4, 2026 • 48 mins
We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn about fascinating history, groundbreaking landscape design, and of course, plants! This is part two of this series where the focus is on gardens throughout the South and some of the Midwest. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to learn about more fantastic gardens...
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June 27, 2026 • 44 mins
We’re breaking away from our usual routine to talk about notable gardens across the United States that were pivotal in shaping the country into what it is today. Learn about fascinating history, groundbreaking landscape design, and of course, plants! This is part one of this series where the focus is on gardens throughout the northeast. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to learn about more fantastic gardens!
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June 20, 2026 • 44 mins
Sometimes the weather can feel too hot to handle! Luckily, these plants won’t break a sweat under these tough conditions. Learn all about plants that grow well in hot and humid landscapes and ways to help your garden beat the heat.
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June 13, 2026 • 46 mins
The hibiscus plant family includes several hundred species of plants that are native to warm temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions throughout the world. In this episode, Stacey and Rick explain the different types of hibiscus, how to grow them, and all of the amazing features they provide.
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