Garden Variety
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Whether you're a master gardener, just getting started, or somewhere in between there's always something new to learn in your garden and landscape. On each episode, we'll talk with horticulturists, foresters, and other experts. We'll learn about vegetable gardens, lawns, native plants, trees, and more. Garden Variety is the podcast for all the things you'd like to grow or..
Garden Variety
2d ago
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with ISU expert Jan Thompson about how the attitude toward Bradford Pear trees has shifted. Then, Charity talks with ISU expert Cathy McMullen about garlic mustard—and how to control it ..read more
Garden Variety
2w ago
The king of crab apples shares some of his favorite spring blooming trees and talk about why magnolias seem to be having an off year ..read more
Garden Variety
3w ago
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 ..read more
Garden Variety
1M ago
As the weather warms up and insects emerge, you might find yourself with some unwanted houseguests crawling around ..read more
Garden Variety
1M ago
It will be a while before you can pick your homegrown harvest, but we can offer some guidance when it comes to picking the right fruit trees ..read more
Garden Variety
1M ago
Many landowners and stewards in Iowa battle invasives on a regular basis, sometimes spending hours weeding plants like honeysuckle and garlic mustard ..read more
Garden Variety
2M ago
To get a larger plant selection conveniently sent to your home, there is an online market of bulbs, seeds and plants. But how do you know you are ordering quality plants ..read more