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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

On this horticulture day episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks stone fruits with an expert.

Peaches, plums, cherries — Iowans love stone fruits, but not all stone fruits love Iowa. That sounds discouraging, but fear not — Randall Vos, Iowa State University Extension Fruit Crop Specialist — is here to guide us through the pluses and pitfalls of planting stone fruits. Then Aaron Steil joins the program to answer your questions.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture extension specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
  • Randall Vos, fruit crop specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
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.
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.