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I dream of seeds

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Katherine Perkins
Published January 6, 2024 at 7:00 AM CST
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

The growing season feels far away, but now is the perfect time to plan, dream and make some purchases. The people who want to sell you garden seeds know that all too well.

Iowa horticulture experts discuss their favorite seed catalogs and offer advice for picking the right plants for your garden.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, ISU Extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
  • Cindy Haynes, professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
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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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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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Katherine Perkins
Katherine Perkins is IPR's Executive Producer of Talk Shows and Program Director for News/Talk. Since 2014, Perkins has managed the broadcast schedule and sound of the news and information service of Iowa Public Radio, as well as has directed the long-term planning and oversight for IPR's talk shows, Talk of Iowa and River to River. Perkins has a masters degree from Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois – Springfield).
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