Shrubby Buddies

<div>Two best friends talking all things horticulture and general nonsense.  Plant discussions, gardening tips and tricks, tool reviews, special guests, and more! </div>

Fir Play: A Primer for Evergreens, Conifers and Needled Woodies.

Think all evergreens are conifers? Think again! In this episode, we break down the difference between evergreens and conifers, and even get into what makes a broadleaf evergreen unique. We’ll also tackle the mysterious “deciduous conifer” (yes, that’s a real thing!) and share some of our favorite go-to evergreen replacements for those sad, dying blue spruces. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

11-12
54:00

Elise’s Pollinator Paradise

On this weeks episode, the Shrubby Buddies brainstorm ideas for a new pollinator garden at The Little House on the Prairie, AKA ‘Elise’s Garden’. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

11-05
54:10

The Evil that Lurks in the Garden

It's spooky season! Creep along with us as we take a haunted walk into a garden full of WITCH-hazel, GHOST pipes, and CORPSE flowers! So enter the dungeon full of plants that will haunt your dreams.....if you dare. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

10-22
49:37

IT Fail Recovery: Autumn Hodge Podge

Join us as we make up for lost time, and recap our failed episode from last week. We also talk autumn displays, new landscapes, renovations, and what you should be doing NOW in your gardens! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

10-08
42:11

Wet, Hort, American Summer: Superlatives 2025

Join the Buddies as they recap their summer of horticulture! Enjoy hearing about their favorite plants, nervous poops, gardening music, funny moments, and so much more! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

09-24
58:17

Paw Paw is Your Daddy

🎶Mama say no play, dis is a work day, climb up de tall tree, and shake da pawpawww down🪇 Ohio’s state native fruit, the pawpaw, is a treasure of or eastern woodlands. Join us as we explain where to find them, how to eat them and share some fun facts about the ole Indiana banana. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

09-17
49:28

Late Season Pollinator Magnets

In this episode let's explore the wonderful world of pollinators; who are they, why are they important, and how to keep them around this fall! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

09-03
59:35

Some Trees to Fall for this Autumn

The Buddies think trees are rad and they want you to feel the same way. Come along as they give fall planting and tree selection tips, and share some of their favorite tree species’ for this autumn! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

08-27
45:04

Observations from a Budding Horticulturist

Our friend, Raegan Landon joins us to talk plants, dreams and play horticulture games - tune in for lots of fun vibes you won’t want to miss! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

08-20
55:34

Fairytales and Fables at Inniswood Metro Gardens

Let’s walkabout Inniswood Metro Gardens with Horticulturist Megan as she takes us on a floriferous journey through Peter Rabbits Garden, The Yellow Brick Road and much more! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

08-13
01:00:46

Orange You Glad I Didn’t Say Banana?

If you like the color orange then you’re in luck! Relax, peel a tangerine and enjoy an episode full of our favorite orange plants. From foliage to flowers you’re sure to learn about a new plant that’ll tickle your navel. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

08-06
46:24

It's A Word Association Garden Threesome!

Have some fun with the Shrubby Buddies this week, as we make plant groupings from word associations. Warning: This episode may contain silly content... Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

07-30
48:25

Friends at Cultivate '25

On this week's episode we are taking a walk around the trade show at American Horts, Cultivate '25! Along our walk we stopped to catch up with a few friends, new and old, and asked them a few questions to give y'all a little inside into their lives, and what they do to help better this industry. Hope you enjoy! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

07-16
43:06

A Beacon of Light in the Dark, Shady Garden

It's hot out there folks, and if you're going to be in the garden you may as well be out of the sun. In this episode we'll discuss tried and true shade tolerant plants that can brighten the darkest corner of your garden. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

07-02
43:56

Plant Trivia in the Breathing Room...Dutchmill Style

In this week's episode, we take our talents to Dutchmill Greenhouse! Join us for an hour of fun plant trivia that we hosted for the wonderful Summer Solstice event, held this past weekend in the greenhouse "Breathing Room!" Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

06-25
51:48

Snack Attack! A Nod to the Serviceberry

In this week’s episode we pay tribute to the wonderful serviceberry, and many other tasty landscape forage you may be passing by. So if you're stranded in the forest, or lost in the city without a snack to power you through, you'll want to listen and learn all about these wonderful treats that nature provides! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

06-18
54:13

Acorns of Wisdom: The Wizardry of Trees

Trees are cool, duh! Let's take a look at some of the reasons why trees are so special, how to tell them apart and what they can do for you. Touch trees! Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

06-11
50:04

Fronds with Benefits

In the final episode of our series on foliage texture, let's take a look at delicate, fine textured leaves. Forget the lingerie, this is all the lace and frill you need in your life. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

06-04
51:28

Get Your Strap On

On this week's episode let’s continue our series on foliage texture as we highlight perennials with strappy, grass-like leaves. We’ll also give suggestions on what to pair and group with your strapping, photosynthetic lads and lasses. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

05-21
53:55

Chunky Plants Need Love Too

In this episode, we’re going foliage full frontal. Join us as we dive deep into the world of bold, bodacious foliage and the leafy drama queens that steal the spotlight in any perennial garden. Have a question, comment, or concern? Send us a text right here!

05-14
51:27

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