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Fall perennials are bloomin brilliant

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Garden Variety, hosted by Charity Nebbe

There is more to the vibrancy of fall than the classic reds, oranges and yellows. You can also look forward to late-season perennials like monkshood, asters and toad lilies. ISU Extension Horticulturists Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes share their favorite fall-blooming perennials.

Guests:

  • Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture at Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil, ISU Extension horticulture specialist

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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.