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Strawberry season is so sweet

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Red, juicy, delicious and oh-so sweet — it's almost strawberry season!

It's Horticulture Day on Talk of Iowa and Suzanne Slack, an assistant professor at Iowa State University, speaks with host Charity Nebbe about how to make the most of your strawberry patch. Then, Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil joins the program to answer listeners' questions.

Guests:

  • Suzanne Slack, assistant professor, Iowa State University
  • Aaaron Steil, Extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
Charity Nebbe is IPR's<i> Talk of Iowa</i> host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts <i>Garden Variety</i> and <i>Unsettled</i>. 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.
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.