Podcast Episodes

What's shrub got to do with it?

Experts discuss how to care for summer blooming shrubs — hydrangea, button bush and so many others

2 years, 1 month ago

Friend or foe? Predator or prey?

Season 2024

Within a healthy ecosystem nature creates a balance between predator and prey, resources and consumers.

2 years, 1 month ago

Practice what you peach

The best stone fruits for your region and how to care for them

2 years, 1 month ago

Leaf your root worries behind

How to avoid stem girdling roots

2 years, 2 months ago

Cease the disease

Long, warm days with plenty of moisture and sunshine are ideal for plant growth, but they are also ideal for the growth of various plant diseases.

2 years, 2 months ago

Sweet corn is an a-maize-ing summer crop

One of the greatest pleasures for an Iowa summer is fresh, locally-grown sweet corn.

2 years, 2 months ago

Nothing a homegrown tomato won't cure

BLT's, caprese salad or just sliced and salted... With tomatoes, the possibilities are endless!

2 years, 2 months ago

Contain your plants, not your excitement

From functional to fancy, container gardening can take many different forms. They are pretty, colorful, and great options for people with limited mob…

2 years, 2 months ago

Born a bramblin man

When you decide to plant a backyard bramble, you have a lot of choices to make.

2 years, 3 months ago

Welcome to the shrub club

Not big. Not small. Something in between.

2 years, 3 months ago