Welcome to Episode 71 of the Gardening Simplified Show! Join hosts Stacy and Rick as they unveil the Plants of the Year for 2024, offering valuable insights into the latest gardening trends and expert plant selections.

In the "Plants on Trial" segment, explore new additions like the Fizzy Mizzy sweetspire itea and delve into the secrets behind selecting Shrubs of the Year.

Discover answers to pressing gardening questions in the Q&A segment, covering topics from planting tulip bulbs to troubleshooting flooded gardens and plant issues.

In the Branching News section, explore 2024 trends including the Flower of the Year, Pantone Color, Flavor, and more!

0:00 - Episode 71 Introduction: Plants of the Year
0:32 - Let's Dance Sky View: Hydrangea of the Year
2:41 - Annual of the Year: Supertunia Vista jazzberry
4:56 - Caladium of the Year: Heart to Heart ‘Lemon Blush’
6:02 - Perennial of the Year: Pink Profusion’ Perennial salvia
7:00 - Hosta, Amsonia, and Other Plant
8:00 - Flowering Shrubs of the Year: Wine & Spirit weigela
9:35 - Rose of the Year: Oso easy peasy
10:02 - House Plant of the Year: Mythic dragonite

10:28 - Plant on Trial
10:59 - How Shrubs of the Year Are Chosen?
12:54- Landscape Shrub of the Year: Fizzy Mizzy sweetspire itea

21:30 - Gardening Question and Answers

23:08 - Planting Tulip Bulbs
26:31 - Flooded garden
29:40 - Potential Reasons for Plant Issues

32:52 - Branching News - Trend: Pugster Amethyst Buddleia awarded Flower of the Year
33:46 - Trend: Pantone Color of the Year - Peach Fuzz & Limerick
36:53 - Trend: 2024 Flavor of the Year - Ube
37:49 - Trend: Buckwheat Gaining Popularity as an Ancient Grain
39:49 - Outdoor Exercise for Mental Health
41:10 - Word of the Day: Ninguid
41:45 - Trends to Ponder


Show notes!
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