Garden Variety
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 grow better.
Garden Variety is a horticulture podcast from Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 12 minutes
- Episodes
- 160
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
What your seedlings are needling
How to take care of bare root seedlings.
00:12:43 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Midwest isn't the easiest place to bee
The idea of pollinator-friendly gardens may be relatively new, but pollinators have been an important part of gardening ever since plant cultivation began.
00:12:55 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Prune-in to this show for fruit tree tips
With fruit trees, we have expectations and needs. On this episode, we discuss techniques to best care for fruit trees.
Fri 14 Mar 2025
The Name Game (plant edition)
Maple! Maple, Maple! Bo-bay-ple, Bo-na-na fanna Fo-fay-ple, Fee-fi-mo-may-ple. Maple!
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Get rich in soil knowledge
Iowa is famous for having some of the richest soil in the world, but that doesn't tell you much about the quality of the soil in your yard or garden.
Fri 28 Feb 2025
Don't cut your flowers' beauty short
More cut flowers are purchased on Valentine’s Day than on any other day of the year. We learn how to make the most out of your cut flowers.
Fri 14 Feb 2025
Plants that will give you their undying love
You don't need the greenest of thumbs to have an impressive collection of houseplants.
Fri 31 Jan 2025
You won't forking believe these gardening tips
It's time to work smarter, not harder.
Fri 17 Jan 2025
Ex-seed your expectations this year
From pumpkins to basil, hear about the new plant varieties our horticulture experts are excited plant this spring.
Fri 03 Jan 2025
Dreaming of a green Christmas tree
It's that time of year many search for the perfect evergreen tree to bring into their home.
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Kind of a fig deal
Fresh figs are grown and eaten in many parts of the world, and you can grow them in Iowa.
Fri 22 Nov 2024
BONUS: A rare bee discovery
This fall, an Iowa City resident discovered the first rusty patch bumble bee nest in the state since the species was listed as endangered in 2017.
00:17:27 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
A look at plant disease trends this year
Severe weather created the perfect storm for plant diseases.
Fri 08 Nov 2024
Shiver me timbers
If you feel cold, your plants feel cold, too. Extra steps are needed to protect your landscape plants through the winter months.
Fri 01 Nov 2024
Fall perennials are bloomin brilliant
You know the changing leaves are beautiful, but there's even more fall color to love.
Fri 11 Oct 2024
May the forced bulbs be with you
All the advice you need for planning and planting spring blooming bulbs.
Fri 27 Sep 2024
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