Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast: Daily Summaries Delivered
by Leslie Harris and Marianne Willburn
The Garden Mixer is a 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
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- 1 weeks ago0 min
Meet The Garden Mixer: A Garden Podcast
Gardening shouldn't be boring! Join Leslie Harris and Marianne Willburn for lively conversations, strong opinions, cocktails and plenty of laughs. From favorite plants to garden triumphs and disasters, there's always something to stir up.New episodes every other week, with Barrel Aged One More Sip conversations in between. Follow The Garden Mixer and join the fun!
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Barrel Aged One More Sip: Ugly Fall Clearance Plants
Welcome to a Barrel Aged episode of One More Sip.One More Sip is our every-other-week deep dive on a single topic — released fresh to paid subscribers, and then, after a year of fine barrel aging, uncorked for the wider Mixer community.You’re holding the bottle now. Enjoy!!If you’d like to catch these episodes while they’re still young — and get all the show notes, the GM Chat, and Substack LIVE events that go with them — upgrading your free subscription is easy and costs less than a decent bottle of anything.To those already subscribed: our gratitude is deep. Thank you for supporting our mission: Gardening Shouldn’t Be Boring.Gardeners love a challenge, and they also like a deal. So when those two factors come together on the death racks of your local nursery or big box, it’s really hard to say no.Should you? Today on One More Sip of The Garden Mixer, Leslie and Marianne find themselves at odds about the best way to handle your late-season plant hoarding tendencies. Hit the YouTube subscribe button so we can keep you smilingwhile you hit the mess (your garden) out there. The Garden Mixer Podcast https://episodes.fm/1561064602Full Show Notes bonus episodes at The Garden Mixer Podcast’sSubstackhttps://thegardenmixerpodcast.substack.com/Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram @thegardenmixerhttps://www.instagram.com/thegardenmixer/Indulge us on TikTok @the.garden.mixer https://www.tiktok.com/@the.garden.mixerSpar with us on X @gardenmixerpodhttps://x.com/gardenmixerpod“FrenchBistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW
- 2 weeks ago1h 12m
Parking Lot Plants: Better Than You Think!
Parking lot plants. The ones growing between the cart return and the McDonald’s drive-through. The ones shaved into meatballs and meatloaf and shapes that can’t be easily defined in meat terms. The ones that ask for nothing more than hard pan, cigarette butts & exhaust fumes — and deliver anyway.These plants have a reputation problem. Not because they aren’t good plants, but because they’ve been used badly, repeated endlessly, and associated with the worst design instincts of the last fifty years. And yet: there is a reason they keep showing up. They work. They survive. And they look beautiful when they are transported out of the ninth circle of hell and brought to a garden where they can be the plants they’re meant to be.Leslie and Marianne are here to raise a glass to them — and to make the case that the parking lot plant in your garden, handled with intention, is not a consolation prize. It’s a plant that has already proven itself under conditions your garden will never impose. So how about a little respect? Today on The Garden Mixer.__________Please hit the subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the beautiful mess [your garden] out there.Full Show Notes at The Garden Mixer Podcast’s Substack____________________Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram @thegardenmixerIndulge us on TikTok @the.garden.mixerSpar with us on X @gardenmixerpod“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW
- 3 weeks ago29 min
Our Biggest Gardening Mistakes (So Far)
In this latest Barrel-Aged episode of One More Sip of The Garden Mixer, Marianne and Leslie talk about all of their worst gardening boo-boos over the years. The format is interesting-- this is a LIVE Substack video that took place a year ago. They bring up mistakes that range from planting the wrong thing to just plain planting wrong and one story involves the explosion of a rear window. Who knew gardening could get so violent? At least it's never boring when you listen to Marianne Willburn and Leslie Harris of The Garden Mixer. If you are interested in being up to date with One More Sip of The Garden Mixer, which is our in between episode that comes out between bigger sips (regular episodes), head over to Substack to join our community and support the show. And thanks!Hit the YouTube subscribe button so we can keep you smilingwhile you hit the mess (your garden) out there. The Garden Mixer Podcast https://episodes.fm/1561064602Full Show Notes bonus episodes at The Garden Mixer Podcast’sSubstackhttps://thegardenmixerpodcast.substack.com/Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram @thegardenmixerhttps://www.instagram.com/thegardenmixer/Indulge us on TikTok @the.garden.mixer https://www.tiktok.com/@the.garden.mixerSpar with us on X @gardenmixerpodhttps://x.com/gardenmixerpod“FrenchBistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW
- Oct 2, 20261h 19m
How to Build a Deer Fence when One Type Won't Do.
Last December, Leslie and Marianne talked deer fences on the podcast — and Marianne’s imminent enclosure and ironic freedom. Somewhere in the middle of that episode, Founding Mixer and friend Erin Schanen, The Impatient Gardener, decided she’d had enough. Not of the podcast. (uh, obvs!) Of the deer. So she did what any reasonable person does when pushed past the breaking point by a herd of four-legged garden criminals: she went all in. Not with one kind of fence. With four. Simultaneously. On a suburban property with ordinances, a neighbor with opinions, a driveway that needed a gate and a woodland doubling as a deer maternity unit.She is here to tell us how it went. And more importantly, how you might piece together a solution for yourself if you can’t just pick up the phone and call the local fencing company. Spoiler: She’s zapped herself three times on the electric fence. But her phlox have never looked better.Join us as we discuss thinking outside the box to create a box. Today, on the Garden Mixer.__________Please hit the subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the beautiful mess [your garden] out there.Full Show Notes at The Garden Mixer Podcast’s Substack____________________Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram @thegardenmixerIndulge us on TikTok @the.garden.mixerSpar with us on X @gardenmixerpod“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW
- Sep 25, 202625 min
Garden Paths
What makes a good garden path? Gravel? Grass? Pavers? Wood chips? Flagstone? And why does something that looks gorgeous in one garden become a maintenance nightmare in another?In this Barrel Aged One More Sip, Leslie and Marianne head down the garden path—quite literally—to talk about the materials they’ve used, loved, regretted and sworn never to use again.Marianne is preparing to replace nearly 100 feet of struggling turf path with gravel, which leads to a conversation about pea gravel, stone dust, stepping stones, wood-chip paths, flagstone, edging and even those beautiful slices of tree trunk that look wonderful...until they start rotting.We also talk about how wide a garden path should be, choosing a surface that works with the style and scale of your garden, dealing with snow, weeds and wheelbarrows—and why landscape fabric under a path is one mistake neither of us wants to make again.Because a path isn't just a way to get from one part of the garden to another. It changes how you move through the garden, how you see it—and how much work you'll be doing to maintain it.And yes, gravel wins quite a few points. Whether Marianne still loves hers after installing nearly 100 feet of it remains to be seen.The Garden Mixer with Leslie Harris and Marianne WillburnGardening shouldn’t be boring.Hit the YouTube subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the mess (your garden) out there.The Garden Mixer Podcast https://episodes.fm/1561064602Full Show Notes bonus episodes at The Garden Mixer Podcast’s Substackhttps://thegardenmixerpodcast.substack.com/Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram @thegardenmixerhttps://www.instagram.com/thegardenmixer/Indulge us on TikTok @the.garden.mixer https://www.tiktok.com/@the.garden.mixerSpar with us on X @gardenmixerpodhttps://x.com/gardenmixerpod“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW
- Sep 18, 202646 min
Golden Hour in the Garden: Plants for Fall Color
With some surprise and not a little relief, the garden is hurtling towards late middle age by mid-September. The promise of spring and the relentless drive of summer have departed, and with them the cultural expectation that the garden needs to look good in a crop top and pretend that it’s still May. There are some big bonuses to late middle age. With lowered expectations now the norm for those around you who don’t garden, your plot is well positioned to surprise and delight visitors with color, texture & not a little sass. It may be the Golden Hour, but that doesn’t mean you can’t rock it.This week, Marianne and Leslie remain so dedicated to their craft and the proposition that ‘rock it’ is more than just a salad green, that they bring the Show with them on vacation to Normandy. (Or at least Leslie was on vacation when the girls recorded this episode — Marianne was working her derrière off).However, since they had a fine coachload of exceptional gardeners whose ideas they could harvest for fall color ideas (including a group of professional container designers) they didn’t have to work too hard.It’s LIVE-ish from Normandy, with a surprise or two — and don’t forget to check out the YouTube silliness. Today on The Garden Mixer.__________Please hit the subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the beautiful mess [your garden] out there.Full Show Notes at The Garden Mixer Podcast’s Substack____________________Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram @thegardenmixerIndulge us on TikTok @the.garden.mixerSpar with us on X @gardenmixerpod“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW
- Sep 11, 202624 min
Putting Your Best Friend Plants in Storage
Gardeners in cold climates dabbling with tropical and subtropical plants in their summer gardens are about to come to a hard stop: First Frost.If you’re a gardener who loves these plants outside, but doesn’t particularly want them rubbing shoulders with you over the winter, you may be interested in which ones Marianne terms “Best Friends” in her last book, Tropical Plants and How To Love Them — plants that can be stored in dark, dormant conditions in a frost-free location.Today on One More Sip the girls discuss the plants that can take this kind of treatment, the ones that can’t, and encourage you to safely experiment to add even more to your list.From digging those rhizomes to the details of storage — they’ll make it easier than ever to bring some of your favorite “Best Friend” plants through the winter so you can enjoy them in your garden for years to come.
Get The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Expert gardening advice, seasonal tips, and global garden travels from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine.
The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
A practical guide for new gardeners, breaking down gardening basics and terminology to help beginners grow confidently.
The joe gardener Show - Organic Gardening - Vegetable Gardening - Expert Garden Advice From Joe Lamp'l
Joe Lamp'l shares practical, organic gardening advice focused on growing food and sustainable practices for gardeners of all skill levels.
Black in the Garden
Explores the intersection of Black culture and gardening through conversations about plants, identity, and community.
The Gardening with Joey & Holly radio show Podcast/Garden talk radio show (heard across the country)
The Gardening with Joey & Holly radio show (The Wisconsin vegetable gardener)
Growing Cut Flowers
Two flower growers share practical tips, expert interviews, and personal experiences to help you cultivate stunning cut flowers.
Teaming With Microbes
A podcast about organic gardening and the soil food web.
Garden Basics with Farmer Fred
Gardening advice for all skill levels from a decades-long master gardener and agricultural radio host.
Learn Cut Flower Growing | Lessons From a Seasoned Flower Farmer
A seasoned flower farmer shares practical advice and insights on growing and selling cut flowers, from planting to harvest.
The Forest Garden
Discusses forest gardening, permaculture, and regenerative design through interviews with practitioners and experts.
The Martha Stewart Podcast
Candid, in-depth conversations with influential leaders, creators, and visionaries across industries.
The Art of Homemaking
Nessa Black & Shannon Vantrease
About The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast
The Garden Mixer is a 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
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by Leslie Harris and Marianne Willburn.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast release new episodes?
The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast publishes weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast cover?
The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast covers topics including Leisure, Garden, Home & Garden. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Garden Mixer: A Gardening Podcast summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.