Let's Argue About Plants podcast

Let's Argue About Plants

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.

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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Episode 187: 2025 Year in Review | Best Performing Plants

Find out which new varieties stood out for us in 2025! When the flurry of fall cleanup is ... more

21 Nov 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:33

21 Nov 2025


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Episode 186: Plants we have learned to love

Keeping an open mind is a great way to find new favorites! Of course we are entitled to ha... more

24 Oct 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:19

24 Oct 2025


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Episode 185: Bulbs We're Longing to Buy

Now is the time to invest in a spectacular spring show! Bulbs of all kinds are easy-care ... more

26 Sep 2025

55 MINS

55:03

26 Sep 2025


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Episode 184: All-time Favorite Veggies

In this episode, we're digging into our all-time favorite vegetable varieties—the ones we ... more

22 Aug 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:19

22 Aug 2025


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Episode 183: Roses You Won't Regret

Roses may be the most controversial plant out there. In this episode, we're discussing the... more

25 Jul 2025

59 MINS

59:45

25 Jul 2025


#95

Episode 182: Favorite Red-Flowered Plants

Turn up the garden heat with a dose of bold, confident color Red flowers—love 'em or hate... more

20 Jun 2025

52 MINS

52:55

20 Jun 2025


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Episode 181: Plants You Can't Kill

It's worth finding a few stalwarts that will survive almost anything When plants are done... more

23 May 2025

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:47

23 May 2025


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Episode 180: Plants with Big, Bold Foliage

In this episode, we're turning up the drama—garden drama, that is! We're talking all about... more

18 Apr 2025

58 MINS

58:24

18 Apr 2025


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Episode 179: Most Beautiful Flowers

If your pulse quickens at the sight of a dogwood or peony in full bloom, this is the episo... more

21 Mar 2025

58 MINS

58:01

21 Mar 2025


#91

Episode 178: Best Interview Moments from Let's Argue About Plants

While the Fine Gardening team is busy exploring the Philadelphia Flower Show, we're taking... more

12 Mar 2025

30 MINS

30:37

12 Mar 2025


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Episode 177: Seeds We're Starting This Year

As we recorded this episode, snow was gently falling outside our windows here in New Engla... more

21 Feb 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:39

21 Feb 2025


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Episode 176: Plants with Personality with Amanda Thomsen

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07 Feb 2025

39 MINS

39:00

07 Feb 2025


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Episode 175: Great Houseplants

Potted plants will bring life and positive energy into any room, and studies have shown th... more

24 Jan 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:07

24 Jan 2025


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Episode 174: Plant Evaluation with Sam Hoadley and Richard Hawke

Catalogue descriptions for new plants may grab our attention, but usually provide little u... more

10 Jan 2025

40 MINS

40:21

10 Jan 2025


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Episode 173: Beneficial Host Plants

This week we might rename the show Pollinator Haven, the podcast where we dig into the vib... more

27 Dec 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:54

27 Dec 2024


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Episode 172: Focal Points with Susan Morrison

[Susan Morrison] (https://www.finegardening.com/author/susan-morrison) , owner and princip... more

13 Dec 2024

43 MINS

43:31

13 Dec 2024


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Episode 171: Deer-resistant Plants

One deer can do major landscape damage overnight, and if a herd regularly visits your gard... more

22 Nov 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:04

22 Nov 2024


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Episode 170: High-Impact Native Plants with Uli Lorimer

Ulrich Lorimer is the director of the Native Plant Tust in Framingham, MA, a conservation ... more

08 Nov 2024

46 MINS

46:46

08 Nov 2024


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Episode 169: Great Foundation Plants

When we say "foundation plants" you might think we're talking about plants that are the ba... more

25 Oct 2024

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:42

25 Oct 2024


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Episode 168: Rewind – Design Rules of Thumb with Stacie Crooks

Seattle-based garden designer <a href= "https://www.finegardening.com/author/stacie-crooks... more

11 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:40

11 Oct 2024