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Garden Variety

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by Iowa Public Radio

4.9(34 reviews)
200 episodes
Updated Daily
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Whether 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.

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Publishing Since

5/3/2022

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for These native plants are fan-grass-tic!

June 26, 2026

These native plants are fan-grass-tic!

Horticulture specialist Ray Kruse shares his gardening successes and challenges with native plants, explaining how they benefit local ecosystems in this interview with host Dani Gehr.

Episode thumbnail for Getting bark to basics

June 19, 2026

Getting bark to basics

Host Jane Doe shares essential advice for revitalizing trees and perennials, offering practical tips for plant care.

Episode thumbnail for Grape vines think alike

June 12, 2026

Grape vines think alike

Iowa State Extension Horticulture Specialist Randall Vos shares essential summer fruit management tips for helping crops thrive after a challenging spring, in this interview.

200 total episodes available with 6 transcripts

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What is Garden Variety?

Whether 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.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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