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.
Learn about these cool season annuals to keep your garden bright.
September is here. The growing season is still going, but temperatures are cooling. It's the ideal month to get a jump-start on a great lawn for next year.
The visible fruits of your labor are hard to resist, but patience pays off.
Farmers who use cover crops see all kinds of benefits, improvements in soil health, reductions in runoff and erosion — they even help with weed control. Home gardeners can also harness the power of cover crops.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources forester Mark Vitosh shares his tips and tricks to tree identification.
You won't believe your eyes — how millions of fireflies light up the world.
Find out which ornamental grasses could thrive in your yard.
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