Garden Variety
Every Friday throughout the growing season
Whether you're a master gardener, just getting started or somewhere in between — there's always something new to learn in your garden. That's where Garden Variety comes in. On each episode, we talk with horticulturists, foresters and other experts. We learn about vegetable gardens, lawns, native plants, trees and more. Garden Variety is the podcast for all the things you'd like to grow — or grow better.
Garden Variety is a collaboration between Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Latest Episodes
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It’s vegetable time! On this episode, we discuss leafy greens to grow in Iowa. -
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The idea of pollinator-friendly gardens may be relatively new, but pollinators have been an important part of gardening ever since plant cultivation began.
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With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, we discuss techniques to best care for fruit trees.
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Maple! Maple, Maple! Bo-bay-ple, Bo-na-na fanna Fo-fay-ple, Fee-fi-mo-may-ple. Maple!
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Iowa is famous for having some of the richest soil in the world, but that doesn't tell you much about the quality of the soil in your yard or garden.
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More cut flowers are purchased on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year. We learn how to make the most out of your cut flowers.
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You don't need the greenest of thumbs to have an impressive collection of houseplants.
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From pumpkins to basil, hear about the new plant varieties our horticulture experts are excited plant this spring.