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Growing great grapes

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this horticulture day episode of Talk of Iowa — tips for harvesting, storing and processing your grapes.

Suzanne Slack is here she is an assistant professor of horticulture at Iowa State University and a fruit specialist. She joins host Charity Nebbe to discuss all things grapes.

Then Iowa State University Extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steill and DNR forester Mark Vitosh join the program to answer your questions.

Guest

  • Suzanne Slack, assistant professor, ISU Department of Horticulture
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
  • Mark Vitosh, forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources

To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for the Garden Variety newsletter. And check out all the episodes of Garden Variety, the horticulture podcast for all the things you’d like to grow or grow better.

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.
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.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.