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Creep it real with these Halloween plants

By Charity Nebbe,
Madeleine Willis, Aaron Steil
Published October 26, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Halloween is a time for boo-tiful plants.

Costumes and candy get a lot of attention around Halloween, but the true star of the show is the pumpkin. Iowa State University Horticulturists Dan Fillius and Aaron Steil discuss pumpkins and other spooky plants.

Later in the hour, our gardening experts answer your questions.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
  • Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and crop specialist, Iowa State University
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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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Madeleine Willis
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.
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Aaron Steil
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.
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