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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The summer heat means many of our lawns are looking worse for the wear. But things are cooling down and that means it’s a good time for lawn repair.

Iowa State University associate professor of Horticulture and turf grass specialist Adam Thoms discusses late summer lawn care and lawn robots.

Guests:

  • Adam Thoms, associate professor of Horticulture and Extension turf grass specialist, Iowa State University
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.
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.