Ask Grumpy

Latest Episodes:

Mad for Mulch May 03, 2023

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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

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For Lilac Lovers and Planting Lilies Apr 29, 2023

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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

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Pruning Forsythia Pointers and Drift Roses Apr 26, 2023

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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

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Save My Azaleas! and Beware of Bradford Pears Apr 22, 2023

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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

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Help for Hydrangeas and Little Miss Figgy Apr 19, 2023

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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

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Attack of the Carpenter Bees and Garden Tip of the Week Apr 15, 2023

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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

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A Camellia Bush Conundrum and the Incredible Encore Azalea Apr 12, 2023

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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

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Introducing Ask Grumpy from Southern Living! Mar 23, 2023

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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.

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