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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this week's edition of Horticulture Day, Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe chats with Iowa State University Assistant Professor of Horticulture and Extension Turfgrass Specialist Adam Thoms. He shares lawn care and seeding tips as parts of Iowa experience extreme drought. Later, retired ISU Extension Horticulture Specialist and founding member of the "Hort Gang," Richard Jauron, joins the conversation to help field listener questions.

Guests:

  • Adam Thoms, assistant professor of Horticulture and Extension turfgrass specialist, Iowa State University
  • Richard Jauron, retired horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension
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Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. 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.