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Spring blooming bulbs are a durable addition to gardens

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Horticulturists share the resilience and reliability of tulips, daffodils and other bulbs.

It’s almost time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Horticulturists Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes join Talk of Iowa Host Charity Nebbe to share a variety of bulbs to consider. Experts also answer listener questions about caring for amaryllis bulbs, overwintering native plants and more.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, ISU Extension consumer horticulture specialist
  • Cindy Haynes, associate professor of horticulture at 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.
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.
Natalie Dunlap is an award-winning digital producer and writer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa. Since 2024, Dunlap has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's digital audience.