Garden Variety

By 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, fo... more

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The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.

Garden Variety episodes:

April 25, 2025 Diseases with the gall to kill our plants
It's springtime, and with it comes pesky plant diseases. On this episode, we discuss how to keep your garden healthy.
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14min
April 18, 2025 How to know when it's time to mow
Now that things are getting green, people are eager to work outside. But, before you fire up your lawn mower, some tips for best mowing practices.
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13min
April 04, 2025 Lettuce help you with your vegetable garden
It’s vegetable time! On this episode, we discuss leafy greens to grow in Iowa.
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14min
March 28, 2025 What your seedlings are needling
How to take care of bare root seedlings.
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13min
March 21, 2025 Midwest isn't the easiest place to bee
The idea of pollinator-friendly gardens may be relatively new, but pollinators have been an important part of gardening ever since plant cultivation began.
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13min
March 14, 2025 Prune-in to this show for fruit tree tips
With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, we discuss techniques to best care for fruit trees.
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12min
March 07, 2025 The Name Game (plant edition)
Maple! Maple, Maple! Bo-bay-ple, Bo-na-na fanna Fo-fay-ple, Fee-fi-mo-may-ple. Maple!
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14min
February 28, 2025 Get rich in soil knowledge
Iowa is famous for having some of the richest soil in the world, but that doesn't tell you much about the quality of the soil in your yard or garden.
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14min
February 14, 2025 Don't cut your flowers' beauty short
More cut flowers are purchased on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year. We learn how to make the most out of your cut flowers.
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14min
January 31, 2025 Plants that will give you their undying love
You don't need the greenest of thumbs to have an impressive collection of houseplants.
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14min

FAQs about Garden Variety:

How many episodes does Garden Variety have?

The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.