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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With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, we discuss techniques to best care for fruit trees. -
Maple! Maple, Maple! Bo-bay-ple, Bo-na-na fanna Fo-fay-ple, Fee-fi-mo-may-ple. Maple!
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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.
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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.
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You don't need the greenest of thumbs to have an impressive collection of houseplants.
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From pumpkins to basil, hear about the new plant varieties our horticulture experts are excited plant this spring.
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It's that time of year many search for the perfect evergreen tree to bring into their home.
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Fresh figs are grown and eaten in many parts of the world, and you can grow them in Iowa.