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 161 episodes available.

Garden Variety episodes:

December 15, 2023 Tree-mendous advice for your holiday plants
The holidays inspire many of us to bring new plants into our homes. Here's how to best care for them
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14min
December 08, 2023 Holidays are betta with a poinsettia
Host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist Chris Currey about the long history of the poinsettia.
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13min
December 01, 2023 Bird is the word and less is more
More and more people are planting gardens with pollinators in mind. How about planting something nice for birds?
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14min
November 10, 2023 Let's get to the root of the issue
Ajay Nair, professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University, discusses the finer points of growing our own carrots.
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14min
November 03, 2023 Do weekend garden tasks before clocks fall back
Daylight hours are about to get even shorter. What's your outdoor agenda this weekend?
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14min
October 20, 2023 Don't believe the web of lies about spiders
Though they may look scary, horticulture and insect experts say Iowans do not need to be afraid of the spiders that may enter their homes this fall.
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14min
October 16, 2023 BONUS: Getting ready for fall
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, ISU experts answer your questions on global warming, spring prep, and more!
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6min
October 13, 2023 A very prairie episode
Prairie and savanna biologist Pauline Drobney and horticulturist Kelly Norris offer advice on planting and maintaining native plants and grasses.
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13min
October 06, 2023 Color me glad
Fall is here, and beautiful colors are creeping across the landscape. On this episode, it's a conversation about fall colors!
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14min
September 29, 2023 Mum is the word, and we're telling everyone
Summer is over, but it's prime time for mums and asters. Here's how to help them flourish
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14min

FAQs about Garden Variety:

How many episodes does Garden Variety have?

The podcast currently has 161 episodes available.

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