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 119 episodes available.

Ask Grumpy episodes:

May 14, 2025 Helpless Hydrangea
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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7min
May 13, 2025 Pear Problems
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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12min
May 10, 2025 Petunia Problems
Grumpy tells a reader how to get rid of the petunias taking over their yard. 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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9min
May 07, 2025 Fungus Fiasco
A reader struggles with a diseased vine. Plus, Grumpy tips for buying potted trees and 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 Producer
Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer
Isaac Nunn - Recording Tech

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10min
May 03, 2025 Small-Space Solution
A reader needs help with filling an empty garden space. Plus Grumpy’s gripe of the week.

You can find us online at southernliving.com/askgrumpy.

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14min
April 30, 2025 The Front Porch Plant
A reader is looking for a way to maintain his garden without all the hard work. 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
April 26, 2025 Coneflower Chaos
A reader wonders if their coneflowers are diseased. 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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9min
April 23, 2025 Hostas Help
A reader has a question on planting hostas in the garden. 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
April 19, 2025 Plantable Pots
A reader needs help with tasteless satsumas. Plus, Grumpy’s expert 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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13min
April 16, 2025 Great Grass Dilemma
What to do when Zoysia grass is taken over by Bermuda. 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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9min

FAQs about Ask Grumpy:

How many episodes does Ask Grumpy have?

The podcast currently has 119 episodes available.

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