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Honeyberry, I'm home!

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Honeyberries are delicious – and chances are good that you can grow them in your yard!

Some people describe the flavor of a honeyberry as a cross between a blueberry and a sweet tart - and they could thrive in your yard! Iowa State University Horticulture Specialist Randall Vos tells us all about the berry that is gaining popularity.

Guests:

  • Randall Vos, Horticulture Specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. 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 bachelor's 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.