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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe
Talk of Iowa

Healthy plants need a good foundation

By Charity Nebbe,
Dani Gehr
Published April 15, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

A thriving garden's foundation is a healthy soil, but how does a gardener build healthy soil? On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe is joined by horticulturist Ajay Nair to discuss different soil options and tips for enrichment. Later, Extension consumer horticulture specialist Aaron Steil joins to help answer listeners' questions.

Guests:

  • Ajay Nair, Iowa State University Extension horticulturist and vegetable production specialist
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension
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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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Dani Gehr
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.
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