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Find a honeyberry cultivar for your next spring planting

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Honeyberries resemble elongated blueberries, have few pest problems and are easy to grow.

On this Horticulture Day episode of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist Randall Vos about this species of honeysuckle that is native to the cold regions of Europe, Asia and North America. The flavor of the fruit is similar to a blueberry with black currant or raspberry overtones, and their cold hardiness and tolerance of shade make them a great cultivar to try in your garden.

Aaron Steil also joins the program to answer listeners' horticulture questions.

Guests:

  • Randall Vos, horticulture specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
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Talk of Iowa Fruits and VegetablesHorticultureHort Day
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.
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.