Aaron Steil

5 days ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Ants can sometimes be beneficial to your garden, but can become problematic. Iowa State University entomologist Zach Schumm and extension horticulture specialist Aaron Steil give tips on how to identify different kinds of ants, signs that you have an ant problem and what do to about ants. GuestsZach Schumm, Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic diagnostician, Iowa State University  Aaron Steil, extension horticulture specialist, Iowa State University

5 days ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Ants in your garden are mostly harmless and maybe even beneficial, but when ants take up residence in your home, that could be problematic. Iowa State University insect diagnostician Zach Schumm offers guidance on how to identify different kinds of ants, determine whether they're helpful or harmful, and how to watch out for other early season home invaders. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our new Garden Variety newsletter.

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

Gardeners are good at thinking ahead, but sometimes they need a little extra help to nurture their future harvests. Iowa State University extension horticulturists Aaron Steil and Dan Fillius give tips on how to plant and maximize vegetable gardens. Later in the show they answer listener questions. GuestsAaron Steil, extension horticulturist, Iowa State University  Dan Fillius, extension horticulturist, Iowa State University   Talk of Iowa Spring GardeningSummer GardeningHorticulture

1 week ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Brianna Bohling-Hall

You need to do a lot of planting, weeding and nurturing before it’s time to harvest your vegetables. Iowa State University extension horticulturist Dan Fillius offers guidance on how to maximize vegetable production and then discuss how to get more out of your garden through succession planting. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our new  Garden Variety newsletter.

2 months ago | iowapublicradio.org | Natalie Dunlap |Aaron Steil |Charity Nebbe

Maybe you’ve been a neglectful plant parent in the past, but you can turn over (or even propagate) a new leaf with some hardy house plants. Whether you have low light levels in your north -facing apartment, or forget to water your plants, Iowa State University horticulturists Aaron Steil and Cindy Haynes have a list of resilient plants that can thrive inside. PothosAre you trying to brighten up a lifeless office setting or bring some greenery into a restaurant?