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A Royal Trio 13.02.2015 9:07 ↓

Music from a trio of composers-Handel, Ariosti, and Bononcini-who worked together at the Royal Academy in 18th century London.

American Yellowwood 12.02.2015 2:00 ↓

This is an adaptable native tree with no serious disease or pest problems and a lovely branching pattern.

Actor Jonathan Banks 08.02.2015 57:30 ↓

Betsy Shepherd interviews Jonathan Banks, who attended Indiana University as an undergraduate and has since made a 40-year career acting in film and television.

Photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones 01.02.2015 56:55 ↓

Trish Kerle interviews photographer and filmmaker Carolyn Jones, whose projects point attention towards issues of global concern.

Early Women Garden Photographers 29.01.2015 1:59 ↓

Early women garden photographers created a new art form in the 20th century.

Franklyn Cater and Alexandros Washburn 26.01.2015 58:43 ↓

NPR senior producer Franklyn Cater and former New York City chief urban designer Alexandros Washburn discuss cities in the 21st century. Will Murphy moderates.

The Spirit Of Gambo 24.01.2015 11:07 ↓

The Netherlands-based viol consort play music of Christopher Tye and John Jenkins.

Tall And Thin 22.01.2015 1:59 ↓

I am dreaming this winter of tall, thin trees, ...and these need no trimming.

Diplomat David M. Malone 18.01.2015 57:45 ↓

Sumit Ganguly speaks with David M. Malone, diplomat and author on international security and development.

Dropping And Curling Of Broad-Leaved Evergreens 15.01.2015 1:59 ↓

“My ‘rhodos’ are doing a good job of protecting themselves from photoinhibition.”

John Ward Fantasies And Verse Anthems 09.01.2015 7:22 ↓

Phantasm plays John Ward's four part viol fantasies. Plus, Ward's verse anthems with the Choir of Magdalen College, Oxford.

Remembering Christopher Hogwood 09.01.2015 58:52 ↓

We’re devoting the hour to the life and accomplishments of a true early music luminary.

Rooftop Gardens 08.01.2015 1:59 ↓

Rooftop gardens are becoming more and more popular in big cities where space for ground-level gardens is not available.

Jordi And Arianna Savall 06.01.2015 11:03 ↓

Two new recordings from father and daughter, Jordi and Arianna Savall.

WFIU Jazz Host Joe Bourne 04.01.2015 49:08 ↓

David Brent Johnson speaks with jazz host Joe Bourne, who retired at the end of 2014 after thirty years with the station.

Wood Ash 01.01.2015 1:59 ↓

At this time of the year when we are using our fireplaces frequently, we generate a lot of wood ash.

Arts Desk Special 29.12.2014 58:56 ↓

Yaël Ksander hosts this special edition of Profiles that looks back at an eventful year in the arts.

Gifts To Give 25.12.2014 2:00 ↓

A friend gave me a gardening magazine that she purchased in Britain. It's a gift that goes on giving!

Actor Kevin Kline 21.12.2014 54:47 ↓

Jon Vickers, director of the IU Cinema, hosts this conversation with actor and IU alumnus Kevin Kline.

Remembering Frans Brüggen 18.12.2014 58:52 ↓

Let's celebrate the life of early-music pioneer Frans Brüggen, who passed away in 2014. We'll also mark the 250th anniversary of Rameau's death.

Holiday Greens 18.12.2014 2:00 ↓

Here are some tips for quick and easy and green holiday decor.

The Spy's Choirbook 12.12.2014 5:56 ↓

Petrus Alamire, in addition to his musical endeavors, may have acted as a political spy for Henry the VIII.

Dean Lee A. Feinstein 11.12.2014 49:51 ↓

Patrick O’Meara speaks with Lee Feinstein, founding dean of the School of Global and International Studies in IU's College of Arts and Sciences.

Gas Plant: Tough Little Babies 11.12.2014 2:00 ↓

Lovely pink or white spikes of bloom and handsome foliage (that is unappetizing to deer) more than compensate for the initial anxiety this plant creates.

The Versatility Of Euphorbia 04.12.2014 2:00 ↓

Euphorbias are becoming more popular with gardeners recently, as they are versatile, easy- to-grow and deer resistant.