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Ending the March gloom with spring blooms

By Charity Nebbe,

Published April 1, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT

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There’s a common sort of jealousy felt in springtime when your neighbor’s flowering shrubs burst into bloom, but with a little planning, you too can be the envy of the neighborhood.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe talks with ISU horticulturist Aaron Steil about spring flowering shrubs, and DNR forester Mark Vitosh joins to answer listeners' shrub, floral and conifer-related questions as we begin to see signs of spring.

Guests:

Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
Mark Vitosh, district 12 forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

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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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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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Ending the March gloom with spring blooms

There’s a common sort of jealousy felt in springtime when your neighbor’s flowering shrubs burst into bloom, but with a little planning, you too can be the envy of the neighborhood.

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