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Garden Variety

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

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Breaking bud

Garden Variety ·

2024/03/29

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.

What to do when mustard has you flustered

Garden Variety ·

2024/03/22

Many landowners and stewards in Iowa battle invasives on a regular basis, sometimes spending hours weeding plants like honeysuckle and garlic mustard.

Sowing seeds of knowledge

Garden Variety ·

2024/03/15

Guidance on caring for seedlings

These plants really deliver

Garden Variety ·

2024/03/08

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?

Throwing shade and catching rays

Garden Variety ·

2024/03/01

If you’re going to prune your shade trees this spring, it’s time to make a plan

BONUS: Philadelphia Flower Show

Garden Variety ·

2024/02/19

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, learn about the Philadelphia Flower Show from designer Kelly Norris.

The key to a successful garden - variety!

Garden Variety ·

2024/02/16

Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most out of your garden.

Flowers for that special some bud-y

Garden Variety ·

2024/02/02

Instead of going to the grocery store this season, grow flowers for your Valentine from home.

Water hydroponics good for anyway?

Garden Variety ·

2024/01/19

A horticulture expert shares ways to create your own indoor hydroponics system without breaking the bank.

Extra, extra! Seed all about it!

Garden Variety ·

2024/01/05

Horticulture experts discuss their favorite seed catalogs and picking the right plants for your garden.

BONUS: Behind the Scenes with the Hort Gang

Garden Variety ·

2023/12/22

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, go behind the scenes to learn about how Horticulture Day started!

Tree-mendous advice for your holiday plants

Garden Variety ·

2023/12/15

The holidays inspire many of us to bring new plants into our homes. Here's how to best care for them

Holidays are betta with a poinsettia

Garden Variety ·

2023/12/08

Host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist Chris Currey about the long history of the poinsettia.

Bird is the word and less is more

Garden Variety ·

2023/12/01

More and more people are planting gardens with pollinators in mind. How about planting something nice for birds?

Let's get to the root of the issue

Garden Variety ·

2023/11/10

Ajay Nair, professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University, discusses the finer points of growing our own carrots.

Do weekend garden tasks before clocks fall back

Garden Variety ·

2023/11/03

Daylight hours are about to get even shorter. What's your outdoor agenda this weekend?

Don't believe the web of lies about spiders

Garden Variety ·

2023/10/20

Though they may look scary, horticulture and insect experts say Iowans do not need to be afraid of the spiders that may enter their homes this fall.

BONUS: Getting ready for fall

Garden Variety ·

2023/10/16

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, ISU experts answer your questions on global warming, spring prep, and more!

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A very prairie episode

Garden Variety ·

2023/10/13

Prairie and savanna biologist Pauline Drobney and horticulturist Kelly Norris offer advice on planting and maintaining native plants and grasses.

Color me glad

Garden Variety ·

2023/10/06

Fall is here, and beautiful colors are creeping across the landscape. On this episode, it's a conversation about fall colors!

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