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Trees get stressed too — here's how to keep them grounded

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

There are some guided meditation programs that ask participants to visualize themselves as a tree, grounded and peaceful, but trees can get stressed out too!

Trees are a lot more complicated than we give them credit for. On this horticulture day episode of Talk of Iowa, plant disease diagnostician Chelsea Harbach discusses symptoms of stressed trees and how to give your trees the attention and care they need.

Then horticulture professor Cindy Haynes joins the program to answer listeners questions. To find diagnoses to your plant problems visit Iowa State University's Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic.

Guests:

  • Chelsea Harbach, plant disease diagnostician, Iowa State University
  • Cindy Haynes, horticulture professor, 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.
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.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.