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A very prairie episode

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Big bluestem, purple coneflower, black-eyed Susans — native plants are increasingly popular in our yards and gardens.

We’re dedicating this episode of Garden Variety to tall grass prairie and native plants. Prairie and savanna biologist Pauline Drobney and horticulturist Kelly Norris offer advice on planting and maintaining native plants and grasses.

Guests:

  • Pauline Drobney, prairie and savanna biologist
  • Kelly Norris, planting designer and former director of horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. 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 bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.