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Growing the best melon for your garden

By Tony Sarabia,
Samantha McIntosh, Madeleine Willis
Published June 10, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT
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On this Horticulture Day episode of Talk of Iowa melon is the word, the fruit is at its prime in the summer season and our experts provide tips on how to grow your own.

You may already want to bite into a sweet watermelon, cantaloupe or other variety, but now is actually the time to start planting them. Guest host Tony Sarabia is joined by horticulture specialists from Iowa State University to discuss how to plant and nurture melons in your own garden.

Guests:

  • Dan Fillius, commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University Extension
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Talk of Iowa Hort DayHorticultureFruits and Vegetables
Tony Sarabia
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.
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Samantha McIntosh
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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Madeleine Willis
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.
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