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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe
September was the driest month on record.

We've made it through the first big freeze, but September was the driest month on record. Jeff Isles, professor of horticulture at Iowa State University, shares watering tips for this dry season. Later in the hour, horticulture specialist, Aaron Steil, answers listener questions.

Guests:

  • Jeff Isles, professor of horticulture, Iowa State University
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iow Sate university
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Talk of Iowa HorticultureHort 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.
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.