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Diseases with the gall to kill our plants

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Spring is often known as the season of new beginnings, but plant diseases can make your gardens look like they’re already coming to an end. Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician at Iowa State University’s Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, gives tips on how to protect your garden from diseases this season.

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Guests

  • Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician, Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
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.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.