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It's time to clean up your perennial garden

By Charity Nebbe,
Caitlin Troutman, Kate Perez
Published April 13, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Leaving plant debris in your perennial garden all winter long provides texture and habitat, but now it’s time to do some spring cleaning as the weather warms.

It's horticulture day! Host Charity Nebbe discusses the best perennial practices as the weather warms up and the spring garden tasks should be on your to-do list with Iowa State University extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil. Then Iowa Department of Natural Resources Forester Mark Vitosh joins the show to answer listener questions.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
  • Mark Vitosh, forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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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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Kate Perez
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