Garden Variety

In the mood to brood 24.05.2024 13:27 ↓

ISU Entomologist Zach Schum talks all things cicadas.

Highway to the hardiness zone 17.05.2024 13:25 ↓

The USDA plant hardiness zone map has been updated. Here's what that means for your garden.

BONUS: Cicadas 14.05.2024 11:59 ↓

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, Charity talks with University of Iowa biology professor Andrew Forbes about all things cicada.

Assets for your baskets 10.05.2024 13:06 ↓

How to care for hanging basket blooms.

BONUS: Invasive Species 07.05.2024 11:53 ↓

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.

He speaks for the trees! 03.05.2024 13:52 ↓

Protect the trees in your landscape during construction projects

A little mower lawn advice 26.04.2024 13:47 ↓

What to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly

Blooming brilliant tips for beautiful trees 19.04.2024 13:28 ↓

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

Take the petal to the metal 12.04.2024 13:34 ↓

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.

Advice for when insects make you want to flea 05.04.2024 13:49 ↓

As the weather warms up and insects emerge, you might find yourself with some unwanted houseguests crawling around.

Breaking bud 29.03.2024 13:26 ↓

It will be a while before you can pick your homegrown harvest, but we can offer some guidance when it comes to picking the right fruit trees.

What to do when mustard has you flustered 22.03.2024 13:45 ↓

Many landowners and stewards in Iowa battle invasives on a regular basis, sometimes spending hours weeding plants like honeysuckle and garlic mustard.

Sowing seeds of knowledge 15.03.2024 13:30 ↓

Guidance on caring for seedlings

These plants really deliver 08.03.2024 13:47 ↓

To get a larger plant selection conveniently sent to your home, there is an online market of bulbs, seeds and plants. But how do you know you are ordering quality plants?

Throwing shade and catching rays 01.03.2024 11:06 ↓

If you’re going to prune your shade trees this spring, it’s time to make a plan

BONUS: Philadelphia Flower Show 19.02.2024 9:32 ↓

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, learn about the Philadelphia Flower Show from designer Kelly Norris.

The key to a successful garden - variety! 16.02.2024 13:23 ↓

Variety is the spice of life and the key to getting the most out of your garden.

Flowers for that special some bud-y 02.02.2024 12:59 ↓

Instead of going to the grocery store this season, grow flowers for your Valentine from home.

Water hydroponics good for anyway? 19.01.2024 12:50 ↓

A horticulture expert shares ways to create your own indoor hydroponics system without breaking the bank.

Extra, extra! Seed all about it! 05.01.2024 13:06 ↓

Horticulture experts discuss their favorite seed catalogs and picking the right plants for your garden.

BONUS: Behind the Scenes with the Hort Gang 22.12.2023 13:37 ↓

In this bonus episode of Garden Variety, go behind the scenes to learn about how Horticulture Day started!

Tree-mendous advice for your holiday plants 15.12.2023 13:06 ↓

The holidays inspire many of us to bring new plants into our homes. Here's how to best care for them

Holidays are betta with a poinsettia 08.12.2023 11:47 ↓

Host Charity Nebbe talks with horticulturist Chris Currey about the long history of the poinsettia.

Bird is the word and less is more 01.12.2023 13:06 ↓

More and more people are planting gardens with pollinators in mind. How about planting something nice for birds?

Let's get to the root of the issue 10.11.2023 13:24 ↓

Ajay Nair, professor of Horticulture at Iowa State University, discusses the finer points of growing our own carrots.