by Fine Gardening Magazine
The podcast for people who love plants—but not always the same ones. 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 arguments) of Editor-in-Chief Steve Aitken and Senior Editor Danielle Sherry 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 you’ll be entertained and feel like a better gardener.
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April 18, 2025
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In this episode, we’re turning up the drama—garden drama, that is! We’re talking all about plants with big, bold foliage that steal the show and bring serious texture and presence to your landscape. Whether you're designing a tropical-feel patio or adding contrast to a woodland border, these leafy giants know how to make a statement. We'll cover our favorite varieties, tips for placement and care, and how to use them effectively in garden design. If you're ready to go big and leafy, this episode is for you! P.S. We promised not to sing...we’ll leave that to Sir Mixalot.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Expert: Dr. Andy Pulte is a plant sciences faculty member at University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is also a contributing editor. </span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p> </p>
March 21, 2025
<p><span data-contrast="auto">If your pulse quickens at the sight of a dogwood or peony in full bloom, this is the episode for you. Although a restrained, foliage-focused design is always a safe bet, fabulous floral textures and colors offer a level of excitement that leaves alone can’t provide. For many of us, a love of flowers was the gateway that brought us to gardening. Follow along as Danielle, Carol, and expert guest Wambui Ippolito discuss some of the beautiful blooms that make their hearts sing.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Expert: Wambui Ippolito is an award-winning landscape designer, horticulturist, and author based in New York City.</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Danielle's Plants</span></strong><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">‘Bowl of Beauty’ peony (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Paeonia lactiflora</span> <span data-contrast="auto">Bowl of Beauty’, Zones 4-9)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Japanese stewartia (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Stewartia pseudocamellia</span><span data-contrast="auto">, Zones 5-8)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">‘Mistral Bordeaux’ poppy anemone (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Anemone coronaria</span> <span data-contrast="auto">‘Mistral Bordeaux’, Zones 8-10)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Pink flowering dogwood (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Cornus florida</span> <span data-contrast="auto">f.</span> <span data-contrast= "auto">rubra</span><span data-contrast="auto">, Zones 5-8)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":257}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Carol's Plants </span></strong><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">‘Storm Cloud’ blue star (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Amsonia tabernaemontana</span> <span data-contrast="auto">‘Storm Cloud’, Zones 4-9)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">‘Orange Wonder’ snapdragon (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Antirrhinum majus</span><span data-contrast="auto">, Zones 7-10)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Walk in Beauty</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">™</span></strong> <span data-contrast="auto">Watermelon Man prickly pear (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Opuntia</span> <span data-contrast="auto">‘OP099’, Zones 4-9)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">‘Fascination’ and ‘Adoration’ Culver’s root (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Veronicastrum virginicum</span> <span data-contrast="auto">cvs., Zones 3-8)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Expert’s Plants </span></strong><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Wild mullein (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Vebascum roripifolium</span><span data-contrast="auto">, Zones 5-8)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii, Zones 5-8)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto"> ‘Soft Caress’ mahonia (</span><span data-contrast="auto">Mahonia</span> <span data-contrast="auto">‘Soft Caress’, Zones 7-9)</span><span data-ccp-props= "{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p>
March 12, 2025
<p>While the Fine Gardening team is busy exploring the Philadelphia Flower Show<strong>,</strong> we’re taking a moment to look back at some of the most insightful and inspiring conversations we’ve had on Let’s Argue About Plants over the past year. In this special episode, we’re revisiting standout moments from interviews with horticulturists, garden designers, and educators who have shaped the way we garden.</p> <p data-start="526" data-end="1168">You’ll hear from <a href= "https://www.finegardening.com/author/stacie-crooks-2"><strong data-start="543" data-end="560">Stacie Crooks</strong></a>, a self-taught garden designer from Seattle, as she shares how she got her start in horticulture. <a href= "https://www.finegardening.com/author/jay-sifford"><strong data-start="659" data-end="674">Jay Sifford</strong></a>, a North Carolina-based designer, discusses his artistic influences and how pop culture can inspire transcendent garden spaces. <a href= "https://www.finegardening.com/author/irvin-etienne"><strong data-start="803" data-end="820">Irvin Etienne</strong></a>, a public horticulturist at Newfields in Indianapolis, reflects on his farm upbringing and how it shaped his passion for plants. And <a href= "https://www.finegardening.com/author/jared-barnes"><strong data-start="954" data-end="974">Dr. Jared Barnes</strong></a>, an associate professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, talks about his journey into horticultural education and the creation of a unique campus botanical garden called The Plantery.</p> <div class="dfp-ad inread-ad" data-dfp-id="dfp-inread"> <div class="inner container"> <div id="dfp-inread" data-google-query-id= "CNjH6PfnhIwDFWqVgwgdkrkOew"> <div id= "google_ads_iframe_/7222/ttn.fg/fine-gardening-podcast-lets-argue-about-plants_3__container__"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p data-start="1170" data-end="1372">Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just getting started, these expert insights are sure to inspire your next project. Tune in to hear some of our favorite moments.</p>
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