Hort Day

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.

Mother Nature can be pretty inconsistent in her watering strategy, so sometimes she needs a little help.

Every growing season brings a unique set of insects, diseases and challenges for gardeners, homeowners and farmers.

It’s not unusual to see strange bumps and growths on tree branches or leaves. Often, insects are to blame.On this episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity…

What if you have a shady spot in your lawn and you don’t want to plant hostas?On this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by…

Remember all of those stories about the so-called 'murder hornet?' A lot of it turned out to be hype, but invasive insects are a real threat. On this…

Every spring they burst forth, usually in late May or early June.On this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by Extension horticulturist…

Even though many parts of life have slowed down lately, construction work continues to move forward. But building new houses, adding additions, patios,…

Heirloom or hybrid, cherry or grape, Roma or Amish Paste. When it comes to planting tomatoes, there are a lot of choices to make. On this episode of Talk…