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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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Dreaming of a green Christmas tree

Garden Variety ·

2024/12/06

It's that time of year many search for the perfect evergreen tree to bring into their home.

Kind of a fig deal

Garden Variety ·

2024/11/22

Fresh figs are grown and eaten in many parts of the world, and you can grow them in Iowa.

17:27

BONUS: A rare bee discovery

Garden Variety ·

2024/11/18

This fall, an Iowa City resident discovered the first rusty patch bumble bee nest in the state since the species was listed as endangered in 2017.

Wicked witch of the pest

Garden Variety ·

2024/11/15

Weevils, moths and beetles, oh my!

A look at plant disease trends this year

Garden Variety ·

2024/11/08

Severe weather created the perfect storm for plant diseases.

Shiver me timbers

Garden Variety ·

2024/11/01

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

Garden Variety ·

2024/10/25

When it comes to Halloween plants, pumpkins are gourdgeous.

More like dry-owa

Garden Variety ·

2024/10/18

September was the driest month on record.

Fall perennials are bloomin brilliant

Garden Variety ·

2024/10/11

You know the changing leaves are beautiful, but there's even more fall color to love.

Bet your autumn dollar

Garden Variety ·

2024/10/04

Fall in love with autumn leaves as they change color.

May the forced bulbs be with you

Garden Variety ·

2024/09/27

All the advice you need for planning and planting spring blooming bulbs.

'Tis the season for freezing

Garden Variety ·

2024/09/20

Time to prepare, frost is near.

Iowa's fields of green are turning gold

Garden Variety ·

2024/09/13

Fall is drawing near, but there's still yardwork to do.

Advice for hard-core apple lovers

Garden Variety ·

2024/09/06

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.

4:17

BONUS: Don’t fear the Ghost Plant

Garden Variety ·

2024/09/03

It’s a flower? It’s a fungus? It’s a non-photosynthetic native plant!

Plentiful perennials

Garden Variety ·

2024/08/30

Iowa's native prairies are in full bloom.

Unwelcome beehavior

Garden Variety ·

2024/08/23

This time of year, bees are frequent, uninvited guests to your outdoor activities.

17:31

BONUS: Pondering our pollinators

Garden Variety ·

2024/08/20

Some Iowans have noticed a reduction of pollinators in their neighborhoods and gardens this summer, as the state has experienced severe weather this season.

How to dill with excess herbs

Garden Variety ·

2024/08/16

Experts share how they dry and preserve the spoils of their herb garden.

Shrub going up on a Tuesday

Garden Variety ·

2024/08/09

Experts discuss how to care for summer blooming shrubs — hydrangea, button bush and so many others

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