Hort Day

Right now we’re anticipating the rich yellows, oranges and reds of fall, but it’s also time to start thinking about the vibrant colors of spring. On this edition of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe and the "hort gang" talk about planning for and planting spring blooming bulbs.

A 2020 insect update and gardening questions answered.

Horticulturists Ajay Nair and Richard Jauron join host Charity Nebbe with tips and tricks for harvesting and storing winter squash, sweet potatoes, beets and other late season produce on this episode of Talk of Iowa.

As we near the end of the growing season it’s a good time to start thinking about what you’d like your yard or garden to look like next year. Host Charity Nebbe is joined by horticulturists to answer plant and tree questions from listeners.

This Hort Day episode talks about lawn care. Tree and gardening questions are also answered.

Don't burn downed trees. All the freshly fallen tress are green wood, which means it will be very smokey when it burns.

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe talks with guests about the flowers marking the end of summer

On this episode of Talk of Iowa, Charity Nebbe talks with guests about the flowers marking the end of summer

No, that's likely not a murder hornet in your backyard. On this episode of Talk of Iowa, we learn about the cicada killer wasp.

Host Charity Nebbe speaks with horticulture specialists about herbs and answers questions about gardens and trees.