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Now is the time to prune peach and cherry trees

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

You may have to put on your coat and mittens, but now is the best time to prune fruit trees.

On this Horticulture Day edition of Talk of Iowa, IPR Midday Host Tony Sarabia talks with ISU fruit crop specialist Suzanne Slack about the peach and cherry varieties that thrive most in this region, how best to prune stone fruit trees, and responding to bud damage and gummosis.

ISU consumer horticulturist Aaron Steil also joins to answer listeners' questions.

Guests:

  • Suzanne Slack, assistant professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Tony Sarabia is IPR's<i> </i>Midday host. He holds an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Columbia College in Chicago. Since 2022, Sarabia has helped IPR's listening audience through their day with reporting updates, weather and other noteworthy information.
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.