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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.
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Weevils, moths and beetles, oh my!
Severe weather created the perfect storm for plant diseases.
Shiver me timbers

Shiver me timbers

2024-11-0113:36

If you feel cold, your plants feel cold, too. Extra steps are needed to protect your landscape plants through the winter months.
Gourd big or go home

Gourd big or go home

2024-10-2513:19

When it comes to Halloween plants, pumpkins are gourdgeous.
You know the changing leaves are beautiful, but there's even more fall color to love.
Bet your autumn dollar

Bet your autumn dollar

2024-10-04--:--

Fall in love with autumn leaves as they change color.
All the advice you need for planning and planting spring blooming bulbs.
Time to prepare, frost is near.
Fall is drawing near, but there's still yardwork to do.
Pumpkin spice may be all over the place right now, but one of the best flavors of fall in Iowa is a crisp, sweet, locally grown apple.
It’s a flower? It’s a fungus? It’s a non-photosynthetic native plant!
Plentiful perennials

Plentiful perennials

2024-08-3013:08

Iowa's native prairies are in full bloom.
Unwelcome beehavior

Unwelcome beehavior

2024-08-2313:14

This time of year, bees are frequent, uninvited guests to your outdoor activities.
Some Iowans have noticed a reduction of pollinators in their neighborhoods and gardens this summer, as the state has experienced severe weather this season.
Experts share how they dry and preserve the spoils of their herb garden.
Experts discuss how to care for summer blooming shrubs — hydrangea, button bush and so many others
Within a healthy ecosystem nature creates a balance between predator and prey, resources and consumers.
The best stone fruits for your region and how to care for them
How to avoid stem girdling roots
Cease the disease

Cease the disease

2024-07-1213:29

Long, warm days with plenty of moisture and sunshine are ideal for plant growth, but they are also ideal for the growth of various plant diseases.
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