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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200 episodes
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Happily ever aster
If your yard and landscape look worse for the wear after a few weeks extreme…
Friday · 12 min
What's on the vege-table?
We are at the height of the season for homegrown produce. Iowa State University…
July 24 · 12 min
It's like a heat wave burning in my hort
Warm season crops like tomatoes and green beans need consistent warmth to…
July 17 · 13 min
Help your trees feel oak-kay again
Thanks to storms and severe weather, tree limbs are down while tree stress is…
July 10 · 12 min
These native plants are fan-grass-tic!
Native plants improve biodiversity and help local insects and wildlife thrive.…
June 26 · 13 min
Getting bark to basics
Advice for trees and perennials in need.
June 19 · 12 min
Grape vines think alike
There are a lot of different factors that can derail a fruit crop, even after…
June 12 · 12 min
Closer I am to vine
Often called the "queen of climbers," clematis are known for their beautiful…
June 5 · 12 min
Grow with the flow
When you flip through the pages of your favorite garden catalog, your eye might…
May 29 · 13 min
Diversi-tree is key
The oak is the state tree of Iowa. It’s a keystone species that provides…
May 22 · 12 min
We didn't start the fire blight
Fire blight can spread fast through orchards and backyard fruit trees, leaving…
May 15 · 12 min
Lawn story short
The magic of spring has done its work. Iowa is green again, and with lawns…
May 1 · 12 min
Berry good blueberry tips
Blueberry bushes can be a rewarding addition to any garden, but getting them to…
April 24 · 12 min
Small but might-tree
A towering oak, a giant sycamore, a stately walnut-big trees are awe-inspiring,…
April 17 · 12 min
BONUS: The pep talk you need to start a backyard prairie
We can't save the whole world on our own, but we can save our own backyard.…
April 14 · 9 min
Get a thrillium from trillium
The earliest blossoms of spring are here. Iowa State University Horticulturists…
April 10 · 13 min
Pest in show
When you encounter an insect in a surprising place it can be alarming,…
April 3 · 12 min
Grow with what you know
Catalog descriptions and garden center tags can make every cultivar sound like…
March 27 · 12 min
Spot and treat those plant spots early
When plants start growing and insects start buzzing, plant diseases aren't far…
March 20 · 13 min
Stumped on which tree to pick?
When you plant a tree, the hope is that it will remain healthy and strong for…
March 13 · 12 min

Garden Variety

Happily ever aster

What's on the vege-table?

It's like a heat wave burning in my hort

Help your trees feel oak-kay again

These native plants are fan-grass-tic!

Getting bark to basics

Grape vines think alike

Closer I am to vine

Grow with the flow

Diversi-tree is key

We didn't start the fire blight

Lawn story short

Berry good blueberry tips

Small but might-tree

BONUS: The pep talk you need to start a backyard prairie

Get a thrillium from trillium

Pest in show

Grow with what you know

Spot and treat those plant spots early

Stumped on which tree to pick?