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Ask Grumpy

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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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Southern Living

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Leisure

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www.southernliving.com

Latest episode

Apr 29, 2026

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Episodes

Hope For Discouraged Southern Vegetable Gardeners 14.06.2023

In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, provides helpful suggestions for a few discouraged vegetable gardeners in Alabama. Plus, what to know about growing cherry tomatoes.  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, Souther...

Moss Mayhem and Tip Of The Week 10.06.2023

In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader in Virginia deal with moss. Plus, his favorite advice on pruning, blooming shrubs. 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...

Grumpy’s Greatest Tip on Mulch 07.06.2023

In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, shares expert tips on mulch and dealing with sour mulch. Plus, why he loves the colorful coleus plant.  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 - Exe...

Aphids are Attacking my Orchids 03.06.2023

On this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, teaches us how to keep aphids from hurting my beautiful orchids. Plus, when to weed and feed. 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 Dominiqu...

Peach Problems And The Fabulous Fringe Tree 31.05.2023

In this week’s episode, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader with a peach tree dilemma. Plus, why you should consider the Fringe Tree. 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 -...

Know Your Zone and Picking Perfect Daffodils 20.05.2023

In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, schools us on knowing your zone. Plus, he shares a brilliant tip for picking daffodils. 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 Arci...

Ficus 101 and Spectacular SunPatiens 17.05.2023

In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as the Grumpy Gardener, helps a reader handle an aging ficus tree, and reasons he thinks SunPatiens should shine in every 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 Produ...

Facts About Fertilizing 13.05.2023

On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as The Grumpy Gardener, breaks down everything you need to know about turf grass fertilizing. Plus, one of the most popular perennials around, the hostas.  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...

The Beautiful Blooming Blue Tree 10.05.2023

On this week’s episode of Ask Grumpy Steve Bender, The Grumpy Gardener, talks about the chaste tree, which is a beautiful blooming blue that bumble bees love. Plus, he shares his love for rosemary. 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 - Exe...

Annuals vs. Perennials and Favorite Deer Plants 06.05.2023

In this episode of Ask Grumpy, Steve Bender, also known as Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener, explains the real difference between annuals and perennials. Plus, he shares a list of plants that deer love, which will cause challenges 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 T...

Mad for Mulch 03.05.2023

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...

For Lilac Lovers and Planting Lilies 29.04.2023

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 Tig...

Pruning Forsythia Pointers and Drift Roses 26.04.2023

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 Ti...

Save My Azaleas! and Beware of Bradford Pears 22.04.2023

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...

Help for Hydrangeas and Little Miss Figgy 19.04.2023

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 - E...

Attack of the Carpenter Bees and Garden Tip of the Week 15.04.2023

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 Nel...

A Camellia Bush Conundrum and the Incredible Encore Azalea 12.04.2023

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 McG...

Introducing Ask Grumpy from Southern Living! 23.03.2023

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 g...

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