Garden Variety

Late winter advice that's cool as a cucumber

By Charity Nebbe,

Published March 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST

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The weather outside may be frightful, but this gardening advice is insightful.

Iowa State University Extension Horticulture specialist Dan Fillius shares advice on how and when to start cool season plants and techniques to start the gardening season early.

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Dan Fillius |ISU Extension commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.

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Aaron Steil

Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.

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Caitlin Troutman

Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.

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