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Whether you're a master gardener, just getting started or somewhere in between - there's always something new to learn in your garden and landscape. On each episode we'll talk with horticulturists, foresters and other experts. We'll learn about vegetable gardens, lawns, native plants, trees and more. Garden Variety is the podcast for all the things you'd like to grow or grow better.
Garden Variety is a horticulture podcast from Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Garden Variety is a horticulture podcast from Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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Protect the trees in your landscape during construction projects
What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly
The king of crab apples shares some of his favorite spring blooming trees and talk about why magnolias seem to be having an off year
Leaving plant debris in your perennial garden all winter long provides texture and habitat, but now it’s time to do some spring cleaning as the weather warms.
As the weather warms up and insects emerge, you might find yourself with some unwanted houseguests crawling around.
It will be a while before you can pick your homegrown harvest, but we can offer some guidance when it comes to picking the right fruit trees.
Many landowners and stewards in Iowa battle invasives on a regular basis, sometimes spending hours weeding plants like honeysuckle and garlic mustard.
Guidance on caring for seedlings
To get a larger plant selection conveniently sent to your home, there is an online market of bulbs, seeds and plants. But how do you know you are ordering quality plants?
If you’re going to prune your shade trees this spring, it’s time to make a plan
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, learn about the Philadelphia Flower Show from designer Kelly Norris.
Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most out of your garden.
Instead of going to the grocery store this season, grow flowers for your Valentine from home.
A horticulture expert shares ways to create your own indoor hydroponics system without breaking the bank.
Horticulture experts discuss their favorite seed catalogs and picking the right plants for your garden.
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, go behind the scenes to learn about how Horticulture Day started!
The holidays inspire many of us to bring new plants into our homes. Here's how to best care for them
Host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist Chris Currey about the long history of the poinsettia.
More and more people are planting gardens with pollinators in mind. How about planting something nice for birds?
Ajay Nair, professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University, discusses the finer points of growing our own carrots.
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