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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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Celery-brate the holidays with the 2022 gardening...

Garden Variety ·

2022/12/16

Aaron Steil and Cindy Hayne share ideas for all the gardeners on your shopping list.

13:06

Impeckable advice for supporting bird populations

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2022/12/02

A wildlife specialist discusses how gardeners, homeowners and landscapers can support bird populations throughout the year.

13:06

Branch out this winter with our forestry expert

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2022/11/18

We're discussing late fall and winter forest stewardship — like IDing invasive species — and why winter is the best time to enjoy the woods.

How to get holiday blooms on your cactus

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2022/11/14

While the cold has claimed outdoor plants for the season, holiday cactus is just getting ready to bloom.

13:07

Insect puns bug me

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2022/11/04

An entomologist joins the show to tell us how insects survive the winter and how it’s possible for so many species to show up instantly the moment warm temperatures return.

12:56

Clean, gourd fun

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2022/10/28

Discussing decorative and delicious gourds with an ISU extension commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist.

Find the greener ornamental grass

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2022/10/14

When the growing season ends and most plants have died back, ornamental grasses often still stand tall, providing color, texture and habitat in yards and gardens.

It's leaf peeping season in Iowa

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2022/10/07

Time to take a drive across the state to enjoy the fall color.

Turf's up

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2022/09/30

ISU Extension turfgrass specialist Adam Thoms shares his fall lawn care to-do list.

10:37

Daffodils for spring? Groundbreaking

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2022/09/23

It's time to plant daffodils for spring.

Core knowledge for great apples

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2022/09/16

Pumpkin spice gets all the hype, but the first apples of fall deserve some love! Here are some tips for getting some great fruit to keep the doctor far away.

Not just good, grape

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2022/09/09

Yes, you can grow grapes in Iowa. And you should start planning now.

Bees are reveling in fall pollen

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2022/09/02

Fall pollen may wreak havoc on your allergies, but it's great for bees.

12:43

Fall in love with late season perennials

Garden Variety ·

2022/08/26

Talking about late season perennials that bring color and beauty to landscapes as the days grow shorter.

Pining after healthy conifers

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2022/08/19

It's been a tough year for some of Iowa's trees. Conifer connoisseurs offer evergreen advice.