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Fruit tree advice that's pear-fect for spring

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this episode of Garden Variety, IPR's Tony Sarabia talks with ISU fruit crop specialist Suzanne Slack about the peach and cherry varieties that thrive most in this region, how best to prune stone fruit trees, and how to respond to bud damage and gummosis.

Guests:

  • Suzanne Slack, assistant professor of horticulture, Iowa State University

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Tony Sarabia is IPR's<i> </i>Midday host. He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Columbia College in Chicago. Since 2022, Sarabia has helped IPR's listening audience through their day with reporting updates, weather and other noteworthy information.
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.
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.