Tim went north! This week, we’re recapping Tim’s trip to Michigan for the Perennial Plant Association Symposium, where he spent a few days surrounded by incredible plants, gardens, and some of the best plant people in the business. Tim shares the highlights, favorite stops, standout plants, and a few stories from his PPA adventure.

Then we’re joined by Sam the Man for a special interview! We talk plants, horticulture, and Sam’s journey through the green industry—with plenty of laughs, plant-nerd tangents, and classic Shrubby Buddies banter along the way.

From Michigan plant adventures to hanging with Sam the Man, this episode has a little bit of everything. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and come get shrubby with us!

The dice are back, the plant knowledge is questionable, and once again, absolutely nothing is planned.

In Part 2 of our plant-name showdown, we’re rolling the Scattergories die and letting the letters decide where the conversation goes. Whatever letter comes up, we rapid-fire plants that start with it—along with random facts, strong opinions, questionable memories, unexpected tangents, and plenty of Shrubby Buddies banter.

No notes. No preparation. Just roll the dice and see what grows.

How many plants can we actually name before our brains completely shut down? Tune in and find out!

Not every plant deserves a spot in your landscape. In this episode, we're swiping left on some of the most overused, overrated, invasive, and downright disappointing plants we see every day. We'll explain why these garden staples no longer make the cut, what problems they create, and—more importantly—the beautiful, tougher, and more ecologically valuable plants we'd choose instead. If you're planning a new landscape or just looking to upgrade an old one, this episode will help you make smarter plant choices without sacrificing style.