Ask Grumpy

By Southern Living

Ask Grumpy, a podcast featuring Steve Bender, AKA Southern Living’s Grumpy Gardener is back for Season 3. For more than 30 years, Grumpy has been sharing advice on what to grow, when to plant, and how... more

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FAQs about Ask Grumpy:

How many episodes does Ask Grumpy have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

Ask Grumpy episodes:

August 06, 2025 Very Violet
Grumpy helps a reader with a lawn covered in African violets. 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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7min
August 02, 2025 Creeper Control
Grumpy helps a reader deal with wild vines. Plus, the tip 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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10min
July 30, 2025 Hydrangea Help
Grumpy helps a reader navigate hydrangea issues. 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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8min
July 26, 2025 Plant of the Week
Grumpy helps a reader with a plant that won’t bloom. Plus, why Grumpy loves this new 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 - Executive Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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8min
July 23, 2025 Rules of Rhubarb
A reader has a question about growing rhubarb. Plus, Grumpy’s tip 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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7min
July 19, 2025 Crepe Murder Control
A reader seeks help dealing with out-of-control crepe myrtle growth. 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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8min
July 16, 2025 Tomatoes That Like It Hot
Grumpy helps a reader grow tomatoes. 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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8min
July 12, 2025 Fido’s in the Flower Beds!
A reader has a question about keeping dogs out of their flower beds. Plus, Grumpy’s tip 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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9min
July 09, 2025 Azalea Support
A reader has a question on replacing azaleas. Plus, Grumpy’s garden center gripe.

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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7min
June 28, 2025 Sayonara Stinkbugs
A reader needs help killing weeds in the garden. Plus, a tip for killing stinkbugs.

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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8min

FAQs about Ask Grumpy:

How many episodes does Ask Grumpy have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.

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