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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More and more people are planting gardens with pollinators in mind. How about planting something nice for birds? -
Ajay Nair, professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University, discusses the finer points of growing our own carrots.
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Daylight hours are about to get even shorter. What's your outdoor agenda this weekend?
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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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In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, ISU experts answer your questions on global warming, spring prep, and more!
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Prairie and savanna biologist Pauline Drobney and horticulturist Kelly Norris offer advice on planting and maintaining native plants and grasses.
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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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Summer is over, but it's prime time for mums and asters. Here's how to help them flourish
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Honeyberries are delicious — and chances are good that you can grow them in your yard!
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Horticulture experts discuss which shrubs will put on a colorful show during the fall.