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Sowing seeds of knowledge

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The weather certainly feels like it’s time to get into the garden, but that doesn’t mean your seedlings are ready to take the journey outside.

Iowa State University Extension specialist Aaron Steil and professor of horticulture Cindy Haynes talk about the temperature, humidity and lighting necessary to grow strong seedlings and offer tips on how to transplant your seedlings when the time comes.

Guests:

  • Cindy Haynes | professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil | ISU Extension horticulture specialist
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Garden Variety Horticulture
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.
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
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.