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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How many episodes does Ask Grumpy have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

Ask Grumpy episodes:

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
April 12, 2025 The Most Perfect Plant Ever
The best way to keep apple trees looking their best. 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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7min
April 09, 2025 Planting Pointers
Dealing with a plant-obsessed partner. 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
April 02, 2025 Season 3: The Grumpiest Yet
Steve Bender—better known as The Grumpy Gardener—and his trusty sidekick, Nellah McGough, are back for Season 3 of the podcast, launching April 9! Tune in every Wednesday and Saturday as they answer listener questions, dish out expert gardening advice, reveal their favorite plants, and, of course, unleash Grumpy’s signature gripes.

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2min
September 21, 2024 Spanish Moss Conundrum
For the last episode of the season, a reader has a Spanish moss dilemma. 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

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7min
September 18, 2024 Raking Rant
A reader has a burning question about raking leaves. Plus, Grumpy’s plant of the week that will add sunshine to 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 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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8min
September 14, 2024 Time to Plant Your Greens
A reader has trouble keeping a rosemary plant alive. Plus, Grumpy’s veggie garden 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
Jennifer Del Sole - Director of Audio Growth Strategy & Operations

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6min
September 11, 2024 Baffled by Blueberries
A reader struggles to grow blueberries at home. Plus, Grumpy gripes about gas leaf blowers.

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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7min

FAQs about Ask Grumpy:

How many episodes does Ask Grumpy have?

The podcast currently has 142 episodes available.

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