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
Mow grass, mow problems
Grass specialist Adam Thoms discusses spring lawn chores and how to know when it’s time to mow.
Fri 24 Mar 2023
Fruit tree advice that's pear-fect for spring
You may need mittens, but now is the best time to prune fruit trees.
Fri 17 Mar 2023
Late winter advice that's cool as a cucumber
Your garden may be resting under a new blanket of snow, but planting time for cool season crops is just around the corner.
Fri 10 Mar 2023
You wood not make it without this tree and shrub advice
Pruning advice (because we're not good with dating advice) for your trees and shrubs.
00:13:08 |
Fri 03 Mar 2023
I like you a vio-lot
Roses are red, and African Violets can be many different colors. Listen for advice on taking great care of them.
00:12:54 |
Fri 03 Feb 2023
And this zone is just right
According to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone maps Iowa is in Zone 5. Here's what that means and how that knowledge can help your garden.
00:12:52 |
Fri 20 Jan 2023
Getting the bugs worked out
Indoor plants can also attract unwanted visitors. An entomologist joins the show to tell us how to keep houseplants pest-free.
00:13:07 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
Celery-brate the holidays with the 2022 gardening gift guide
Aaron Steil and Cindy Hayne share ideas for all the gardeners on your shopping list.
Fri 16 Dec 2022
Impeckable advice for supporting bird populations
A wildlife specialist discusses how gardeners, homeowners and landscapers can support bird populations throughout the year.
00:13:06 |
Fri 02 Dec 2022
Branch out this winter with our forestry expert
We're discussing late fall and winter forest stewardship — like IDing invasive species — and why winter is the best time to enjoy the woods.
00:13:06 |
Fri 18 Nov 2022
How to get holiday blooms on your cactus
While the cold has claimed outdoor plants for the season, holiday cactus is just getting ready to bloom.
Mon 14 Nov 2022
Insect puns bug me
An entomologist joins the show to tell us how insects survive the winter and how it’s possible for so many species to show up instantly the moment warm temperatures return.
00:13:07 |
Fri 04 Nov 2022
Clean, gourd fun
Discussing decorative and delicious gourds with an ISU extension commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist.
00:12:56 |
Fri 28 Oct 2022
Find the greener ornamental grass
When the growing season ends and most plants have died back, ornamental grasses often still stand tall, providing color, texture and habitat in yards and gardens.
Fri 14 Oct 2022
It's leaf peeping season in Iowa
Time to take a drive across the state to enjoy the fall color.
Fri 07 Oct 2022
Turf's up
ISU Extension turfgrass specialist Adam Thoms shares his fall lawn care to-do list.
Fri 30 Sep 2022
Daffodils for spring? Groundbreaking
It's time to plant daffodils for spring.
00:10:37 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
Core knowledge for great apples
Pumpkin spice gets all the hype, but the first apples of fall deserve some love! Here are some tips for getting some great fruit to keep the doctor far away.
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Not just good, grape
Yes, you can grow grapes in Iowa. And you should start planning now.
Fri 09 Sep 2022
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