Aaron Steil

3 weeks ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Caitlin Troutman

Kiwi berries are bite-sized, smooth skinned fruits that look like mini versions of kiwi fruits — and you can grow them in Iowa. Iowa State University fruit specialist Suzanne Slack shares her advice for growing the adorable fruit. Then, Aaron Steil joins the program to answer your horticulture questions.

3 weeks ago | iowapublicradio.org | Charity Nebbe |Aaron Steil |Caitlin Troutman

Kiwi berries are bite-sized, smooth skinned fruits that look like mini versions of kiwi fruits — and you can grow them in Iowa. Iowa State University fruit specialist Suzanne Slack shares her advice for growing the adorable fruit. To further grow your gardening knowledge, sign up for our new Garden Variety newsletter. And check out all the episodes of Garden Variety, the horticulture podcast for all the things you’d like to grow or grow better.

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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