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Talk of Iowa

Planning for and adapting to evolving landscapes

By Charity Nebbe,
Samantha McIntosh, Dani Gehr, Aaron Steil
Published June 18, 2022 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The plants that we live with are constantly growing and changing and as the landscape evolves, we may need to change with it.

On this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks to Executive Director Melissa Burdick of The Brenton Arboretum in Dallas County, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Burdick and ISU Horticulturist Aaron Steil answer questions about how to plan for and adjust to our changing landscapes.

Guests

  • Melissa Burdick, executive director, The Brenton Arboretum
  • Aaron Steil, ISU Extension and Outreach consumer horticulture specialist
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Charity Nebbe
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.
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Samantha McIntosh
Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Dani Gehr
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.
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Aaron Steil
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
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