Garden Variety Iowa Public Radio
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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 grow better.
Garden Variety is a horticulture podcast from Iowa Public Radio and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
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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.
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He speaks for the trees!
Protect the trees in your landscape during construction projects
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A little mower lawn advice
What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly
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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
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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.