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.
You don't need the greenest of thumbs to have an impressive collection of houseplants.
It's time to work smarter, not harder.
From pumpkins to basil, hear about the new plant varieties our horticulture experts are excited plant this spring.
It's that time of year many search for the perfect evergreen tree to bring into their home.
Fresh figs are grown and eaten in many parts of the world, and you can grow them in Iowa.
This fall, an Iowa City resident discovered the first rusty patch bumble bee nest in the state since the species was listed as endangered in 2017.
Severe weather created the perfect storm for plant diseases.
If you feel cold, your plants feel cold, too. Extra steps are needed to protect your landscape plants through the winter months.
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