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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Episodes200

Newest first

Jun 14, 2024 · 10 min
Born a bramblin man
When you decide to plant a backyard bramble, you have a lot of choices to make.
Jun 7, 2024 · 13 min
Welcome to the shrub club
Not big. Not small. Something in between.
May 31, 2024 · 13 min
This episode is jam-packed with great advice
How to make the most out of your strawberry patch
May 24, 2024 · 13 min
In the mood to brood
ISU Entomologist Zach Schum talks all things cicadas.
May 17, 2024 · 13 min
Highway to the hardiness zone
The USDA plant hardiness zone map has been updated. Here's what that means for…
May 14, 2024 · 11 min
BONUS: Cicadas
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with University of Iowa…
May 10, 2024 · 13 min
Assets for your baskets
How to care for hanging basket blooms.
May 7, 2024 · 11 min
BONUS: Invasive Species
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with ISU expert Jan…
May 3, 2024 · 13 min
He speaks for the trees!
Protect the trees in your landscape during construction projects
Apr 26, 2024 · 13 min
A little mower lawn advice
What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly
Apr 19, 2024 · 13 min
Blooming brilliant tips for beautiful trees
The king of crab apples shares some of his favorite spring blooming trees and…
Apr 12, 2024 · 13 min
Take the petal to the metal
Leaving plant debris in your perennial garden all winter long provides texture…
Apr 5, 2024 · 13 min
Advice for when insects make you want to flea
As the weather warms up and insects emerge, you might find yourself with some…
Mar 29, 2024 · 13 min
Breaking bud
It will be a while before you can pick your homegrown harvest, but we can offer…
Mar 22, 2024 · 13 min
What to do when mustard has you flustered
Many landowners and stewards in Iowa battle invasives on a regular basis,…
Mar 15, 2024 · 13 min
Sowing seeds of knowledge
Guidance on caring for seedlings
Mar 8, 2024 · 13 min
These plants really deliver
To get a larger plant selection conveniently sent to your home, there is an…
Mar 1, 2024 · 11 min
Throwing shade and catching rays
If you’re going to prune your shade trees this spring, it’s time to make a plan
Feb 19, 2024 · 9 min
BONUS: Philadelphia Flower Show
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, learn about the Philadelphia Flower…
Feb 16, 2024 · 13 min
The key to a successful garden - variety!
Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most out of your garden.

Garden Variety

Born a bramblin man

Welcome to the shrub club

This episode is jam-packed with great advice

In the mood to brood

Highway to the hardiness zone

BONUS: Cicadas

Assets for your baskets

BONUS: Invasive Species

He speaks for the trees!

A little mower lawn advice

Blooming brilliant tips for beautiful trees

Take the petal to the metal

Advice for when insects make you want to flea

Breaking bud

What to do when mustard has you flustered

Sowing seeds of knowledge

These plants really deliver

Throwing shade and catching rays

BONUS: Philadelphia Flower Show

The key to a successful garden - variety!