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Garden Variety

Iowa Public Radio

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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September 11 · 10 min
Cool temperatures, cooler advice
How to prepare for the first frost of the season (hint: start now)
September 4 · 13 min
The crickets are humming
If you step outside into the quiet of a summer afternoon or evening right now,…
August 28 · 12 min
Invasive maneuvers
The woods may be lovely, dark and deep, but most Iowa woodlands are plagued…
August 21 · 12 min
Lawn and order
One of the perennial questions we field is when to plant grass seed. The answer…
August 19 · 4 min
BONUS: Weeding out the competition
It’s state fair season and the Iowa State Fair has a competition for everything…
August 14 · 12 min
Feeling symp-tomato-ic?
Eating a ripe tomato fresh from the garden is one of the true pleasures of…
August 7 · 12 min
The rule of mum
While some of us are making the most of the last few weeks of summer, other…
July 31 · 12 min
Happily ever aster
If your yard and landscape look worse for the wear after a few weeks extreme…
July 24 · 12 min
What's on the vege-table?
We are at the height of the season for homegrown produce. Iowa State University…
July 17 · 13 min
It's like a heat wave burning in my hort
Warm season crops like tomatoes and green beans need consistent warmth to…
July 10 · 12 min
Help your trees feel oak-kay again
Thanks to storms and severe weather, tree limbs are down while tree stress is…
June 26 · 13 min
These native plants are fan-grass-tic!
Native plants improve biodiversity and help local insects and wildlife thrive.…
June 19 · 12 min
Getting bark to basics
Advice for trees and perennials in need.
June 12 · 12 min
Grape vines think alike
There are a lot of different factors that can derail a fruit crop, even after…
June 5 · 12 min
Closer I am to vine
Often called the "queen of climbers," clematis are known for their beautiful…
May 29 · 13 min
Grow with the flow
When you flip through the pages of your favorite garden catalog, your eye might…
May 22 · 12 min
Diversi-tree is key
The oak is the state tree of Iowa. It’s a keystone species that provides…
May 15 · 12 min
We didn't start the fire blight
Fire blight can spread fast through orchards and backyard fruit trees, leaving…
May 1 · 12 min
Lawn story short
The magic of spring has done its work. Iowa is green again, and with lawns…
April 24 · 12 min
Berry good blueberry tips
Blueberry bushes can be a rewarding addition to any garden, but getting them to…

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