Talk of Iowa
By Iowa Public Radio
Talk of Iowa is a place for Iowans to connect to our shared culture and what it means to live in Iowa. Host Charity Nebbe brings a mix of regular guests and a range of experts to discuss the arts, history, literature and everything else happening in Iowa. Every day brings something new — even if it's in a recurring segment like Talk of Iowa Book Club or comes from a familiar voice on Horticulture Day.
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Talk of Iowa
How are new plant varieties tried and tested?
New plant varieties don’t just appear in catalogs—they undergo rigorous, multi-year trials to prove they’re worth growing. At Ryman Gardens in Ames, horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth explains how programs like All-America Selections and regional trials test new
Talk of Iowa
Love them or hate them, e-bike popularity is growing
E-bikes are transforming transportation across Iowa, not just as a novelty but as a practical alternative to cars for commuting, grocery runs, and transporting children. Megan Polk’s five-mile e-bike commute with her toddlers reveals how these bikes make daily
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