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**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.

Latest Episodes:

Coffee Grounds Are Really Good Aug 17, 2024

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Grumpy addresses a myth about coffee grounds. Plus, Grumpy’s gripe on deer whiners.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

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Vacation-Proofing Plants Aug 14, 2024

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What happens if your Zone changes? Plus, Grumpy’s tip about how to care for plants while you’re away on vacation.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

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Orchid Care Aug 10, 2024

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When is the best time to bring orchids indoors? 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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Give Me Privacy Aug 07, 2024

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The best trees and shrubs for providing privacy. Plus. Grumpy’s tip on okra.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don’t Be Scared of Skinks Aug 03, 2024

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The Grumpy Gardener helps a reader get over their fear of skinks. Plus, the Gripe of the week about feeding cats fruits and veggies.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hydrangea Mania Jul 31, 2024

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It’s all about hydrangeas this week with Grumpy’s timeless tips, expert growing advice, and more.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vibrant African Violets Jul 27, 2024

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A question about why an African violet is changing colors. Plus, Grumpy shares a tip on buying garden tools.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tough Tomatoes Jul 24, 2024

Show notes

A reader struggles with thick-skinned tomatoes. 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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Help My Hydrangeas! Jul 20, 2024

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A reader has a major problem with their hydrangeas. Plus, why Grumpy loves Lantana.

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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Burning Azalea Issue Jul 17, 2024

Show notes

What happens if a squirrel makes a nest in an azalea? Grumpy weighs in. 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

Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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