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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

It’s been a very good year for spring blossoms, but most of them have faded, and now it’s time for other flowers to step into the spotlight. Host Charity Nebbe speaks with Iowa State University Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil about his favorite spring and early summer blooming perennials.

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Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University  
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.
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.