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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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Mum is the word, and we're telling everyone

Garden Variety ·

2023/09/29

Summer is over, but it's prime time for mums and asters. Here's how to help them flourish

Honeyberry, I'm home!

Garden Variety ·

2023/09/22

Honeyberries are delicious — and chances are good that you can grow them in your yard!

The shrub can't even handle me right now

Garden Variety ·

2023/09/15

Horticulture experts discuss which shrubs will put on a colorful show during the fall.

We're keen for greens this fall

Garden Variety ·

2023/09/08

Cool season crops to plant this September

Social Wasps do their own sting

Garden Variety ·

2023/09/01

Social wasps might make you think of wasps that are invasive, but it refers to the fact that certain kinds of wasps like to live in groups.

BONUS: Fireflies in Iowa

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/30

There are fewer and fewer fireflies in Iowa every year. In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, it's a conversation about climate conditions and light pollution and their impact on fireflies in the state.

13:05

Mower lawn care advice

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/25

Let's talk about what you need to know about lawn care — and lawn robots!

BONUS: Everything melon

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/23

Do melons grow well in Iowa? How long do they stay fresh? What do I need to know? All these questions answered, and more, in this bonus episode of Garden Variety.

A bunch of grape advice

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/18

What you need to know about picking, storing and processing your grape harvest

BONUS: Our favorite garden Q&A

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/16

Every week, we get the best garden questions from our listeners. We've put together a few of our favorites in this bonus episode of Garden Variety from IPR News.

Is the grass greener? Choosing new plants

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/11

How experts select new plant varieties that will thrive

Singing Scissor Grinder Cicada all summer long

Garden Variety ·

2023/08/04

Late summer in Iowa has its own distinct soundtrack, provided by insects.

Who turnip-ed the heat?

Garden Variety ·

2023/07/28

Advice on keeping your plants healthy in hot temps

13:03

Sweet re-leaf

Garden Variety ·

2023/07/21

How to identify signs of stress in the trees

Can I offer you a cucurbit of advice?

Garden Variety ·

2023/07/14

Cucumbers and summer squash can thrive! Here's how

12:51

Beetlemania

Garden Variety ·

2023/07/07

Japanese beetles are emerging once again and, as usual, they’re hungry. Here’s what you need to know about everyone’s least-favorite invasive species.

Don't forget the trees!

Garden Variety ·

2023/06/30

We often remember to water the plants in our landscape when it's dry, but don't neglect the trees in your yard.

Keep your tomato plants feelin vine

Garden Variety ·

2023/06/23

Some people start gardens solely for fresh tomatoes, but disease can keep your plants from thriving. Here's how to avoid and address tomato diseases.

Puns and roses

Garden Variety ·

2023/06/16

Experts answer your thorniest questions about growing roses.

12:33

Have you tried turning it melon and off again?

Garden Variety ·

2023/06/09

What’s one of the best summer fruits to bite into? You’re right — melon. And it’s even better if it comes from your garden.

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