<p>Because this is the FIFTIETH episode of <a href="https://www.lhgardens.com/" target="_blank">Into the Garden with Leslie</a> we celebrate by choosing the Golden Alexander as the Plant of the Week. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theeverhopefulgardener/?hl=en" target="_blank">Amanda</a> the <a href="https://everhopefulgardener.wixsite.com/everhopefulgardener" target="_blank">Ever Hopeful Gardener</a> talks to us about compost (6:40) and we go on to the NEXT type of Hydrangea, the paniculata type, (45:16) with pruning tips. Remember-- you never have to prune! </p>

Because this is the FIFTIETH episode of Into the Garden with Leslie we celebrate by choosing the Golden Alexander as the Plant of the Week. Amanda the Ever Hopeful Gardener talks to us about compost (6:40) and we go on to the NEXT type of Hydrangea, the paniculata type, (45:16) with pruning tips. Remember-- you never have to prune!

<p>Because this is the FIFTIETH episode of <a href="https://www.lhgardens.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Into the Garden with Leslie</a> we celebrate by choosing the Golden Alexander as the Plant of the Week. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theeverhopefulgardener/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amanda</a> the <a href="https://everhopefulgardener.wixsite.com/everhopefulgardener" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ever Hopeful Gardener</a> talks to us about compost (6:40) and we go on to the NEXT type of Hydrangea, the paniculata type, (45:16) with pruning tips. Remember-- you never have to prune!&nbsp;</p>

50: Golden Alexander, Amanda the Ever Hopeful Gardener, Pruning Hydrangea paniculata

The Garden Mixer is a bi-weekly gardening podcast hosted by Marianne Willburn, garden author and columnist, and Leslie Harris, host of Into the Garden with Leslie.

Each episode blends practical gardening advice for beginners, thoughtful insight for experienced gardeners, and plenty of humor, as Marianne and Leslie mix opinions, strategies, listener questions, expert guests, and the occasional cocktail.

If you’re looking for a gardening podcast that’s honest, informative, and genuinely fun — not preachy or perfect — this is your place.

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The Garden Mixer is a bi-weekly gardening podcast hosted by Marianne Willburn, garden author and columnist, and Leslie Harris, host of Into the Garden with Leslie. Each episode blends practical gardening advice for beginners, thoughtful insight for experienced gardeners, and plenty of humor, as Marianne and Leslie mix opinions, strategies, listener questions, expert guests, and the occasional cocktail. If you’re looking for a gardening podcast that’s honest, informative, and genuinely fun — not preachy or perfect — this is your place. 🌱 Gardening shouldn’t be boring. 📺 Full video episode

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