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Ask Grumpy — Home & Garden
Ask Grumpy

Ask Grumpy, a podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener is back for Season 4. For more than 30 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 episodes every Wednesday 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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Latest Episodes:

Stop the Squirrels! Jun 14, 2025

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Grumpy helps a reader deal with squirrels and offers helpful tips.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Blueberries Are Best Jun 11, 2025

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Grumpy answers a question on cucumbers that won’t climb. Plus Grumpy’s plant of the week.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Impatient Over Impatiens Jun 07, 2025

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A reader has a question about their wilting impatiens. Plus Grumpy’s advice on how to root a boxwood cutting.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Chipmunk Control Jun 04, 2025

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Grumpy helps a reader deal with chipmunks invading their property. Plus, the gripe of the week.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Pear Problems May 31, 2025

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Grumpy helps a reader deal with their diseased pear tree. Plus, the plant of the week.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Prioritize Planting Now! May 28, 2025

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Grumpy helps a reader deal with a diseased Black-Eyed Susan. Plus, need-to-know planting advice.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Bee Smart May 24, 2025

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Grumpy helps a reader deal with pests attacking their basil plants. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Excellent Elephant’s Ear May 21, 2025

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One reader struggles with their summer hydrangeas. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Sow Away May 17, 2025

Show notes

A reader has a shocking realization about Queen Anne’s Lace. Plus, Grumpy’s tip on composting.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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Helpless Hydrangea May 14, 2025

Show notes

Grumpy helps a reader choose the best hydrangea for their hometown. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe of the week.

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

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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