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Don't just leave those baskets hanging

By Charity Nebbe,
Samantha McIntosh, Kate Perez
Published May 11, 2024 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Garden centers are currently overflowing with hanging baskets in full bloom and if you bring one home and care for it properly, you can keep those blooms going all summer long.

It's Horticulture Day! On this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with Iowa State University horticulture specialists Cindy Haynes and Aaron Steil about the best ways to care for and create hanging baskets. Then, the specialists answer listener questions.

Guests:

  • Cindy Haynes, professor and horticulture Extension specialist, Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil, horticulture Extension specialist, 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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Samantha McIntosh
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.
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Kate Perez
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