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
Highway to the hardiness zone
The USDA plant hardiness zone map has been updated. Here's what that means for your garden.
Fri 17 May 2024
BONUS: Cicadas
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with University of Iowa biology professor Andrew Forbes about all things cicada.
Tue 14 May 2024
BONUS: Invasive Species
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 a…
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Tue 07 May 2024
He speaks for the trees!
Protect the trees in your landscape during construction projects
Fri 03 May 2024
A little mower lawn advice
What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Blooming brilliant tips for beautiful trees
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
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Take the petal to the metal
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.
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Advice for when insects make you want to flea
As the weather warms up and insects emerge, you might find yourself with some unwanted houseguests crawling around.
Fri 05 Apr 2024
Breaking bud
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.
Fri 29 Mar 2024
What to do when mustard has you flustered
Many landowners and stewards in Iowa battle invasives on a regular basis, sometimes spending hours weeding plants like honeysuckle and garlic mustard.
Fri 22 Mar 2024
These plants really deliver
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?
Fri 08 Mar 2024
Throwing shade and catching rays
If you’re going to prune your shade trees this spring, it’s time to make a plan
Fri 01 Mar 2024
BONUS: Philadelphia Flower Show
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, learn about the Philadelphia Flower Show from designer Kelly Norris.
Mon 19 Feb 2024
The key to a successful garden - variety!
Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most out of your garden.
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Flowers for that special some bud-y
Instead of going to the grocery store this season, grow flowers for your Valentine from home.
Fri 02 Feb 2024
Water hydroponics good for anyway?
A horticulture expert shares ways to create your own indoor hydroponics system without breaking the bank.
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Extra, extra! Seed all about it!
Horticulture experts discuss their favorite seed catalogs and picking the right plants for your garden.
Fri 05 Jan 2024
BONUS: Behind the Scenes with the Hort Gang
In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, go behind the scenes to learn about how Horticulture Day started!
Fri 22 Dec 2023
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