The Latest from Garden Variety
Often called the "queen of climbers," clematis are known for their beautiful blooms and ability to add height to your garden. These vining members of the buttercup family make a beautiful addition to almost any yard and they are in full bloom right now. Cindy Haynes, professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University and Aaron Steil, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist join the program to tell us about growing and caring for clematis.
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To properly manage a tree, you need to know what species it is. Plus, tree identification is a lot of fun. -
Late August and early September is when you should introduce cover crops to your home garden. -
Emil Rinderspacher is one of 21 gardeners who are opening their yards to the public for Project Green’s Open Gardens Weekend at the end of June.
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Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that came to North America from Europe in the 1800s. -
Spring is here, and Mother’s Day is upon us. Now is the perfect time to look for gardening gifts. -
Whether you have low light levels in your north-facing apartment, or forget to water your plants, these varieties won't quit.
