Greenwood Nursery Podcast

Welcome to Sprouting Ideas: Gardening Conversations That Grow, the official podcast of Greenwood Nursery! Dive into the enriching world of gardening with us as we explore a wide range of topics designed to inform and inspire every gardener, from novice to expert. In each episode, you’ll hear engaging discussions with gardening experts, plant enthusiasts, and fellow gardeners, all sharing their unique insights, tips, and tricks to help you achieve garden success. Whether you're interested in growing your first vegetable garden, designing a vibrant flower bed, or learning how to care for your houseplants, our conversations are packed with practical advice and inspiring stories to reignite your passion for gardening. Join us as we uncover the latest trends, discuss tried-and-true gardening techniques, and celebrate the beauty of nature in our lives. Together, we’ll cultivate a community where ideas bloom, and gardening experiences flourish. Tune in and let’s grow together!

Episodes

Complementary Garden Plant Pairings

May 21, 2025 • 4 mins

Discover the secrets to a thriving garden! We're revealing 7 amazing companion plant pairings that boost beauty, attract pollinators, and keep your landscape vibrant all season long. Tune in to find your garden's new besties! Visit our website for more on these Besties! https://greenwoodnursery.com/blog/garden-besties-7-companion-plant-pairings-long-lasting-beauty

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Episode 12 - The Herbal Tea Garden

January 4, 2025 • 19 mins

Guides listeners to creating and maintaining a home herbal tea garden. It details planning, including site selection and plant variety, lists numerous herbs with their benefits and uses in tea, and provides several simple tea recipes using the garden's bounty. The guide emphasizes the aesthetic and health advantages of growing one's own tea ingredients. The overall tone promotes a relaxing and fulfilling gardening experience. To re...

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Episode 11 - Evergreen Living Fences

January 4, 2025 • 19 mins

Guides readers on creating a living fence using evergreen trees and shrubs. It details the benefits of evergreens, including year-round privacy and noise reduction, and offers suggestions for suitable plant species, such as Arborvitae, Murray Cypress, Cherry Laurel, and Nellie Stevens Holly. The article also covers planning considerations, including spacing and mature plant size, and provides essential care instructions for maintai...

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Episode 10 - Fall Color Garden Must Haves

January 4, 2025 • 3 mins

seven plants ideal for enhancing autumn gardens. Featured plants include the Autumn Brilliance Fern, Ginkgo Tree, Mexican Feather Grass, and three Heuchera varieties (Forever Red, Caramel, and Midnight Rose), offering diverse textures and colors. Black Mondo Grass provides dramatic contrast, completing the suggested plant palette. The article aims to inspire gardeners to add vibrant fall colors and textures to their landscapes.

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Episode 9 - Spring Flowering Trees Add Bursts of Color

May 6, 2021 • 4 mins

For me, at this time of year, nothing lifts my spirits quite like the sight of the beautiful flowering trees that Cheryl and I have planted over the years as part of our landscape. And it’s not just our trees. Driving around the neighborhood I can see splashes of crimson, pink and snow white where, only a few weeks ago there were only greys and muted browns.

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Episode 8 - Tips on How to Make it Through Cabin Fever

April 8, 2021 • 5 mins

We all need a little help making it through our current situation out there, and we have some great tips and hints to help survive Spring 2021.

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Episode 7 - Chicken and Duck Breeds that Live Well Together in Small Yard

March 24, 2021 • 5 mins

As the popularity of keeping backyard hens rises, the notion of keeping a few ducks as well is always considered. And this is for great reason! Chickens and ducks both make great pets for the small urban backyard. With each type of bird alone, or even living together, you can find a happy balance with keeping both ducks and chickens in the same space.

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Episode 6 - Grow lush grass and not weeds

March 17, 2021 • 5 mins

It's that time of the year when we suddenly start thinking about lawn care again. The grass is beginning to grow again, and so are the weeds. And the brown patches are even more noticeable against the new, fresh green growth.

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Episode 5 - Creating a romantic garden

March 16, 2021 • 4 mins

Today I want to talk about 13 plants that can help you create a romantic garden.

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Episode 4 - Healthy Lawn Care - Improving Your Soil is Key to a Beautiful Lawn

March 9, 2021 • 4 mins

Building up your soil naturally is the key to healthy lawn care. Following these lawn care tips will provide you with the information to build a healthy lawn that is not only a maintenance-free lawn but a safe lawn for your family, pets and the environment.

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Episode 3 - Gardening for Weight Loss

February 25, 2021 • 3 mins

If you just want to tone your body, gardening can do that, too. You lift plants around, hull the water hose around, lean over and weed, and plant seeds, which work all the muscles in your body. What a great way to lose weight and put food on your dinner table.

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Episode 2 - Landscaping around patios, porches, and decks

January 28, 2021 • 7 mins

The type of patio you have is what sets the mood or tone of the landscape when using perennials. If you have a stone patio, it will be look and feel different than a wood deck patio. The type of material the patio is made from is the bones for the containers, flower beds, and borders which may or may not include pathways, trails, and walkways.

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Episode 1 - 3 Simple Ways to Make your Gardening Easier - GreenwoodNursery.com Podcast

January 18, 2021 • 4 mins

Gardeners will tell you that gardening is a lot of work. I am a gardener that enjoys the work a garden demands. I like the workout that you get from hauling wheelbarrows full of compost all over the place.

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