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.
Latest Episodes
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Late spring and early summer blooming perennials — peonies, shasta daisies and siberian irises — are on display. -
If you're up for a wee challenge, kiwi berries are a delicious fruit you can grow at home.
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With blooming flowers comes both helpful and detrimental ant antics.
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Summer is fast approaching, which means it’s time to cultivate your vegetable gardens.
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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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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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It’s vegetable time! On this episode, we discuss leafy greens to grow in Iowa.
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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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With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, we discuss techniques to best care for fruit trees.