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What to do before you mow your lawn this spring

By Charity Nebbe,
Matthew Alvarez, Katherine Perkins
Published April 9, 2022 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

In spite of a chilly spring, Iowa is turning green and grass is starting to grow.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks to Iowa State University Extension turfgrass specialist Adam Thoms about spring lawn chores and how you know when it’s time to mow. Later in the podcast, horticulturist Aaron Steil answers questions from listeners about their plants, yards and gardens

Guests:

  • Adam Thoms, assistant professor of horticulture, Iowa State University Extension turfgrass specialist
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension
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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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Matthew Alvarez
Matthew was a producer for IPR's River to River and Talk of Iowa
Katherine Perkins
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News & Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a master's degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
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