Stay ConnectedWhether 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.
Roses are red, and African Violets can be many different colors. Listen for advice on taking great care of them.
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.
Indoor plants can also attract unwanted visitors. An entomologist joins the show to tell us how to keep houseplants pest-free.
Aaron Steil and Cindy Hayne share ideas for all the gardeners on your shopping list.
A wildlife specialist discusses how gardeners, homeowners and landscapers can support bird populations throughout the year.
We're discussing late fall and winter forest stewardship — like IDing invasive species — and why winter is the best time to enjoy the woods.
While the cold has claimed outdoor plants for the season, holiday cactus is just getting ready to bloom.
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.
Discussing decorative and delicious gourds with an ISU extension commercial vegetable and specialty crop specialist.
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.
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