96 episodes

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.

Garden Variety Iowa Public Radio

    • Leisure
    • 4.8 • 14 Ratings

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.

    Assets for your baskets

    Assets for your baskets

    How to care for hanging basket blooms.

    BONUS: Invasive Species

    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 about garlic mustard—and how to control it.

    • 11 min
    He speaks for the trees!

    He speaks for the trees!

    Protect the trees in your landscape during construction projects

    A little mower lawn advice

    A little mower lawn advice

    What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly

    Blooming brilliant tips for beautiful trees

    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

    Take the petal to the metal

    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.

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

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