Ask Grumpy

By Southern Living

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Episodes: 15

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Introducing Ask Grumpy, a new podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener. For more than 20 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.

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Aphids are Attacking my Orchids
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On this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, teaches us how to keep aphids from hurting my beautiful orchids. Plus, when to weed and feed. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 03, 2023
Peach Problems And The Fabulous Fringe Tree
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In this week’s episode, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader with a peach tree dilemma. Plus, why you should consider the Fringe Tree. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2023
Know Your Zone and Picking Perfect Daffodils
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In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, schools us on knowing your zone. Plus, he shares a brilliant tip for picking daffodils. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 20, 2023
Ficus 101 and Spectacular SunPatiens
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In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader handle an aging ficus tree, and reasons he thinks SunPatiens should shine in every garden. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 17, 2023
Facts About Fertilizing
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On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, breaks down everything you need to know about turf grass fertilizing. Plus, one of the most popular perennials around, the hostas.  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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13, 2023
The Beautiful Blooming Blue Tree
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On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy Steve Bender, The Grumpy Gardener, talks about the chaste tree, which is a beautiful blooming blue that bumble bees love. Plus, he shares his love for rosemary. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 2023
Annuals vs. Perennials and Favorite Deer Plants
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In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, explains the real difference between annuals and perennials. Plus, he shares a list of plants that deer love, which will cause challenges in your garden. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 06, 2023
Mad for Mulch
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In this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, shares everything you need to know about mulch. Plus, he highlights his favorite perennials: catmint. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2023
For Lilac Lovers and Planting Lilies
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On this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as The Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share wise advice for lilac lovers. Plus, what you really need to know about planting lilies in your garden.  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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 29, 2023
Pruning Forsythia Pointers and Drift Roses
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On this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as The Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share smart pointers for pruning forsythia. Plus, Grumpy reveals the Plant of the Week, beautiful Drift Roses. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023
Save My Azaleas! and Beware of Bradford Pears
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In this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender also known as the Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough helps one reader tackle an unusual azalea issue called azalea leaf gall. Plus, Grumpy warns listeners about the treacherous Bradford Pear. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 22, 2023
Help for Hydrangeas and Little Miss Figgy
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In this episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener helps a reader with a hydrangea issue and also introduces us to the Plant of the Week, Little Miss Figgy. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023
Attack of the Carpenter Bees and Garden Tip of the Week
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In this week’s episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough tackle a reader’s question on how to deal with carpenter bees. Plus, Grumpy shares his tip of the week on preventing blossom-end rot. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15, 2023
A Camellia Bush Conundrum and the Incredible Encore Azalea
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On the debut episode of Southern Living’s Ask Grumpy podcast, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener and his sidekick Nellah McGough share the story of how they met, answer a reader’s camellia bush conundrum, and reveal the Plant of the Week, the encore azalea. 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 Dominique Arciero - Audio Engineer/Producer Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023
Introducing Ask Grumpy from Southern Living!
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Introducing Ask Grumpy, a new podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener. For more than 20 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. You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 23, 2023