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Horticulture Day: One Of The Coldest In May

Photo courtesy of Jessica Riedl / Facebook (Iowa State University)

Iowans are a week out from the traditional tomato planting time, but once again many gardens are covered in snow.  Today on Talk of Iowa, it’s Horticulture Day.  Host Charity Nebbe finds out how this strange weather may affect gardens, and she talks hostas with hosta fanatic Dick Gladon, Associate Professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University. Richard Jauron, of Iowa State University Extension Horticulture answers planting questions, as well.

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Charity Nebbe is the host of IPR's Talk of Iowa