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

4.9

2424 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Garden Variety:

How many episodes does Garden Variety have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.

Garden Variety episodes:

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!
...more
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.
...more
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.
...more
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.
...more
14min
January 17, 2025 You won't forking believe these gardening tips
It's time to work smarter, not harder.
...more
14min
January 03, 2025 Ex-seed your expectations this year
From pumpkins to basil, hear about the new plant varieties our horticulture experts are excited plant this spring.
...more
14min
December 20, 2024 Tis the season to be a nutcracker
Chestnuts roasting by the open fire.
...more
13min
December 06, 2024 Dreaming of a green Christmas tree
It's that time of year many search for the perfect evergreen tree to bring into their home.
...more
11min
November 22, 2024 Kind of a fig deal
Fresh figs are grown and eaten in many parts of the world, and you can grow them in Iowa.
...more
13min
November 18, 2024 BONUS: A rare bee discovery
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.
...more
18min

FAQs about Garden Variety:

How many episodes does Garden Variety have?

The podcast currently has 138 episodes available.