HeyJaredShrubby Buddies
Two best friends talking all things horticulture and general nonsense. Plant discussions, gardening tips and tricks, tool reviews, special guests, and more!
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Who's Got That Dawg In Them? (opens the original)
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Summer separates the dawgs from the dogs. In this episode, we’re celebrating the plants absolutely crushing it—and calling out the crispy, floppy botanical disasters that have seen much better days. Who’s serving, who’s suffering, and who needs to be put out of their misery? Welcome to the slay and decay of summer.
Blue Stars Aligned: A Deep Dive into Amsonia (opens the original)
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This week, we’re taking a deep dive into the genus Amsonia —the blue stars of the perennial world. From their soft blue spring flowers to their fine-textured foliage and standout golden fall color, these plants bring a lot more to the garden than most people realize. We’ll break down some of the best species and cultivars, talk about where they grow best, how they perform in the landscape, what makes them such dependable garden plants, and how to use them alongside other perennials and grasses.
The Wetter the Better: Rain Gardens (opens the original)
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Rain gardens are more than just a pretty place to put plants that like getting their feet wet. In this episode, we're diving into the dirty details of what makes a rain garden actually work. In this episode we talk about to turn these unique areas into beautiful, functional landscapes. Of course, it wouldn’t be Shrubby Buddies without talking plants. We’ll get into choosing the right plants for the wet, the dry, and everything in between—and why a rain garden definitely isn’t just a hole filled
The Sam-balam Experience (opens the original)
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Tim went north! This week, we’re recapping Tim’s trip to Michigan for the Perennial Plant Association Symposium , where he spent a few days surrounded by incredible plants, gardens, and some of the best plant people in the business. Tim shares the highlights, favorite stops, standout plants, and a few stories from his PPA adventure. Then we’re joined by Sam the Man for a special interview! We talk plants, horticulture, and Sam’s journey through the green industry—with plenty of laughs, plant-ner
Alphabet Soup for the Soul: Part 2 (opens the original)
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The dice are back, the plant knowledge is questionable, and once again, absolutely nothing is planned. In Part 2 of our plant-name showdown, we’re rolling the Scattergories die and letting the letters decide where the conversation goes. Whatever letter comes up, we rapid-fire plants that start with it—along with random facts, strong opinions, questionable memories, unexpected tangents, and plenty of Shrubby Buddies banter. No notes. No preparation. Just roll the dice and see what grows. How many
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