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Making your Valentine's flowers last

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

More cut flowers are purchased on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year, even though it falls in the dead of winter. On this Horticulture Day episode of Talk of Iowa, Iowa State horticulturists Cincy Haynes and Aaron Steil share how to get the most out of cut flowers and answer listener questions.

Guests:

  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture extension specialist, Iowa State University
  • Cindy Haynes, professor and consumer horticulture extension specialist, Iowa State University
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Talk of Iowa GardeningHorticulture
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.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.