Garden Variety

Take the petal to the metal

By Charity Nebbe,

Published April 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM CDT

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Leaving plant debris in your perennial garden all winter long provides texture and habitat, but now it’s time to do some spring cleaning as the weather warms.

It's horticulture day! Host Charity Nebbe discusses the best perennial practices as the weather warms up and the spring garden tasks that should be on your to-do list with Iowa State University extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil.

Guests:

Aaron Steil, extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University

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Charity Nebbe

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.

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Caitlin Troutman

Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning 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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