Episode 68 – Garden Tunes and Birdman is Back

December 23, 2023

Ground Breaking Banter - Rick

Notes coming soon - thanks for your patience!

Plants on Trial: White Album Wintercreeper - Stacey

If you’d like to add White Album wintecreeper – or any of the 320+ Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs – to your garden or landscape, you’ll find a list of local retailers here.

Gardening Mail Bag - Stacey

Down South they use evergreen needles for a mulch or ground cover. I was wondering about using them and was wondering how it interfered with perennials,?

Answer coming soon.

I have a question about espalier plants. I would really like to an espalier on a 15'x8' blank wall of my walk out basement that is covered by a deck. What I am needing to figure out is what is the best plant for this location. I am in a zone 5b here in Southwest Nebraska. I have kind of documented the amount of sun it get is about 4 to 5 hours. Any recommendations would be appreciated! - Melissa

Answer coming soon.

Will a red twig or yellow twig dogwood tree grow near black, walnut trees. If not, how far away would the dogwood tree need to be from the black walnut trees? Thank you so much in advance! - Pat

Answer coming soon.

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Branching News - Rick

On this almost-Christmas episode, we have a gift for you: an interview with Birdman Bill Stovall. You love him, we love him, so join us on your favorite podcast platform or at the YouTube link above to hear his expertise on how El Niño impacts bird migration and gifts for birders.

Episode 214 – Breaking Down Bulbs

October 10, 2026

You can never have too many bulbs! Learn all about the numerous types of bulbs, when and how to plant them for the best success, and how to combine them with other plants for a showstopping display.

Episode 213 – The Rose Family | All About Rosaceae

October 3, 2026

The Rosaceae family includes some of the most economically important fruit and nut crops worldwide, such as apples, strawberries, and almonds. Not to mention, some extraordinarily beautiful and wildlife benefitting plants! Learn all about this vast and unique plant family in this episode.

Episode 212 – Rocking the Landscape | All About Rock Gardens

September 26, 2026

In today’s episode, Rick and Stacey talk about the fascinating history behind rock gardens, explain the difference between a rock garden and an alpine garden, and of course, tell all about the plants that thrive in this type of landscape.