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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe
Garden Variety
Every Friday throughout the growing season

Whether you're a master gardener, just getting started or somewhere in between — there's always something new to learn in your garden. That's where Garden Variety comes in. On each episode, we talk with horticulturists, foresters and other experts. We 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 collaboration between Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

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Latest Episodes
  • It's time to get your berries ready for the cold. Your future self, and your strawberries, will thank you.
  • Non-native insects can compete with some native species for resources, but they rarely cause extinction of native insect species.
  • Raking leaves is a classic fall chore, but those leaves could be put to good use.
  • How to (s)care for spooky plants.
  • As it gets colder outside, you may notice some creepy crawly household invaders inside. Here's what you should do
  • Digging into bulb basics and beyond with horticulture experts.
  • A bedtime routine is important for your plants too! We talking fall clean up with our horticulture expert.
  • If you've been noticing more acorns than usual, you are not alone.
  • All you need to know about changing leaves and autumn color.
  • The best ways to protect your tomatoes from disease