Ask Grumpy
Introducing Ask Grumpy, a new podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener. For more than 30 years, Grumpy has been sharing advice on what to grow, when to plant, and how to manage just about anything in your garden. Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor. Be sure to follow Ask Grumpy wherever you listen so you don't miss an episode.
Episodes
May 1, 2024 • 8 mins
The Grumpy Gardener advises a reader on how to keep house finches from nesting in a hanging Boston fern. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jenni...
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April 27, 2024 • 13 mins
The Grumpy Gardener solves a reader's question about a weeping cherry tree. Plus his tip of the week on growing Beefsteak tomatoes.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del...
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April 24, 2024 • 9 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader's question about sick roses. Plus Grumpy talks about his love for daylilies and how to grow these beauties.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech...
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April 20, 2024 • 9 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on how to grow and care for nandinas. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Direc...
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April 17, 2024 • 7 mins
The Grumpy Gardener shares helpful advice on growing lemongrass. Plus, the long-blooming perennial that is the plant of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sol...
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April 13, 2024 • 5 mins
The Grumpy Gardener helps a reader with their squirrel dilemma. Plus, Grumpy shares your biggest gripes.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Gr...
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April 10, 2024 • 6 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on rooting a rose cutting. Plus, his tip of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growt...
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April 6, 2024 • 7 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on why Persian buttercups can’t grow and flourish in the South’s heat. Plus, Grumpy chooses an iconic rose as the plant of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/...
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April 3, 2024 • 7 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on why Persian buttercups can’t grow and flourish in the South’s heat. Plus, Grumpy chooses an iconic rose as the plant of the week. a
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March 30, 2024 • 10 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on pruning magnolia trees. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week about poor gardening advice.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer...
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March 27, 2024 • 8 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question on planting a Japanese maple. Plus, Grumpy’s tip of the week on lawn-care.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - D...
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March 23, 2024 • 8 mins
Grumpy addresses a reader’s problem with the purple shamrock. Plus the deer-resistant, Grumpy-approved plant of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennifer Del Sole - D...
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March 20, 2024 • 8 mins
The Grumpy Gardener addresses a reader’s question about a browning boxwood. Plus, Grumpy’s tips on how to prevent the dreaded boxwood blight.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Je...
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March 16, 2024 • 9 mins
The Grumpy Gardener advises a reader on the best time to prune a butterfly bush. Plus, he talks about the Blue Phlox, one of his favorite spring wildflowers.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - R...
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March 13, 2024 • 8 mins
The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question about Buffalo Grass. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week that new gardeners will appreciate.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech
Jennif...
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March 6, 2024 • 1 min
Get ready for Season 2 of Ask Grumpy! Southern Living’s The Grumpy Gardener AKA Steve Bender returns with his witty charm to educate and entertain his adoring fans. Tune in every Wednesday and Saturday as he answers all of your gardening questions. Plus, he’ll continue to provide you with tips, the plant of the week, and of course, everyone’s favorite, his gripe!
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
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October 28, 2023 • 9 mins
In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, answers a series of questions from readers and busts some popular myths. Plus, Grumpy’s tip on killing weeds.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Mich...
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October 25, 2023 • 7 mins
In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, raves about a fall-blooming camellias. Plus, tips on the South’s most beloved flower.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Eng...
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October 21, 2023 • 7 mins
In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, addresses a reader’s question on Meyer lemons. Plus, Grumpy’s tip of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Pr...
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October 18, 2023 • 8 mins
In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader handle a major daffodil dilemma. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week.
You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy
Ask Grumpy Credits:
Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host
Nellah McGough - Co-Host
Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living
Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer...
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