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Is Iowa's drought leaving us short of fall colors?

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Fall color is peaking right now in northern Iowa according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, right on schedule for the season. On this Horticulture Day episode of Talk of Iowa, Iowa Department of Natural Resources forester Mark Vitosh joins the program to discuss what makes for a great showing of fall colors, and how Iowans can identify where their trees are in the colorful process.

Then, ISU horticulturist Aaron Steil joins the program to answer listeners' questions.

Guests:

  • Mark Vitosh, forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Aaron Steil, horticulture specialist, ISU Extension and Outreach
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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.