Garden Variety

Prune-in to this show for fruit tree tips

By Charity Nebbe,

Published March 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM CDT

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With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, ISU Extension specialist Patrick O'Malley teaches us about the techniques and tools we need to prune and train our fruit trees, along with how to make fruit trees flourish throughout the growing season.

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Patrick O’Malley, commercial horticulture field specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach

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Charity Nebbe

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.

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Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.

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