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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All the advice you need for planning and planting spring blooming bulbs. -
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Pumpkin spice may be all over the place right now, but one of the best flavors of fall in Iowa is a crisp, sweet, locally grown apple.
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It’s a flower? It’s a fungus? It’s a non-photosynthetic native plant!
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This time of year, bees are frequent, uninvited guests to your outdoor activities.
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Some Iowans have noticed a reduction of pollinators in their neighborhoods and gardens this summer, as the state has experienced severe weather this season.
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Experts share how they dry and preserve the spoils of their herb garden.
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Experts discuss how to care for summer blooming shrubs — hydrangea, button bush and so many others