This week on Let's Garden, Scott Is joined by Mark Wessel, chief horticulturist at Gardens Alive, for a fascinating conversation about their favorite plants and the latest gardening trends. From the beautiful Rosa Sharon to the versatile Viburnum nudum, Mark shares his expertise on some of the most interesting and low-maintenance plants for your garden. But it's not all about the plants - the conversation also touches on the importance of mental health and the unique characteristics of the muscadine grape.

Mark and Scott discuss their recent adventures, including a trip to Michigan where they discovered the stunning beauty of the shrubby dogwoods and the unique properties of the Rosa Sharon. They also dive into the world of viburnums, highlighting the Winterthur and Brandywine varieties and their unique features. With Mark's extensive knowledge and Scott's enthusiasm, this episode is a must-listen for any gardening enthusiast.

As they explore the world of plants, Mark and Scott also touch on the importance of mental health and the role that gardening can play in promoting well-being. They also discuss the muscadine grape, a native grape to the southeastern United States, and the efforts of breeder Jeff Bloodworth to create seedless muscadines.

If you're looking for inspiration and expert advice on gardening, this episode is a great place to start. Tune in to hear Mark and Scott's conversation and learn more about the fascinating world of plants. 

This week on Let's Garden, Scott Is joined by Mark Wessel, chief horticulturist at Gardens Alive, for a fascinating conversation about their favorite plants and the latest gardening trends. From the beautiful Rosa Sharon to the versatile Viburnum nudum, Mark shares his expertise on some of the most interesting and low-maintenance plants for your garden. But it's not all about the plants - the conversation also touches on the importance of mental health and the unique characteristics of the muscadine grape.
Mark and Scott discuss their recent adventures, including a trip to Michigan where they discovered the stunning beauty of the shrubby dogwoods and the unique properties of the Rosa Sharon. They also dive into the world of viburnums, highlighting the Winterthur and Brandywine varieties and their unique features. With Mark's extensive knowledge and Scott's enthusiasm, this episode is a must-listen for any gardening enthusiast.
As they explore the world of plants, Mark and Scott also touch on the importance of mental health and the role that gardening can play in promoting well-being. They also discuss the muscadine grape, a native grape to the southeastern United States, and the efforts of breeder Jeff Bloodworth to create seedless muscadines.
If you're looking for inspiration and expert advice on gardening, this episode is a great place to start. Tune in to hear Mark and Scott's conversation and learn more about the fascinating world of plants.&nbsp;

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein Saturday's 6am to 9am Eastern

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein Saturday's 6am to 9am Eastern

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein

Let's Garden with Scott Beuerlein 9/12/2026 Hour 1

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