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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

There's no mistaking the true beauty of a rose, but these delicate flowers can be hard to maintain and difficult to grow.

The rose is a symbol of love, but gardeners trying to care for classic tea roses often don't feel mutual affection from these temperamental plants. But, with the help of an Iowa State horticulturist's research, several species of hardier roses make growing roses more accessible, particularly for Midwest gardeners.

On this horticulture day episode of Talk of Iowa host Tony Sarabia is joined by horticulturists from Iowa State University to answer questions and provide tips on maintaining those beautiful garden roses.

Guests:

  • Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil, Extension horticulturist, Iowa State University
  • Mark Vitosh, forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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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.
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.
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.