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The gourd, the bad and the ugly

By Charity Nebbe,
Dani Gehr
Published October 29, 2022 at 6:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this week's Horticulture Day, Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe speaks with Iowa State University Horticulturist Dan Fillius about his favorite winter squashes, how to grow them and when they are ready to eat.

Later, Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil joins the conversation to help answer listeners' horticulture questions.

Guests:

  • Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist, Iowa State University Extension
  • 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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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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