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If you are planning to start your own seeds, it's time to get your hands dirty

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

With signs of spring are all around us — sunshine, melting ice — now is the time to learn about seeding.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks to Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes of Iowa State University Extension about how to successfully start seeds indoors and grow strong transplants.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension
  • Cindy Haynes, associate professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
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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.
Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa