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Aaron's coverage predominantly focuses on house & home, with a significant seasonal emphasis. His articles often feature expert commentary. Given his local focus in Iowa, he might be interested in topics related to gardening tips and plant care specific to the region or insights from local experts.
Considering Aaron's expertise in house & home themes, pitches could include advice from specialists within agriculture and farming focusing on seasonal practices relevant to Iowa. While there is no direct mention of cannabis-related content, given Aaron’s interest in alternative medicine topics, he may consider pieces that discuss the use of medicinal plants or herbs within a domestic setting for health and wellness purposes.
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By: Charity Nebbe, Zoe Bentler, Aaron Steil, Caitlin Troutman
As winter holidays like Christmas, Hanukkah and the solstice bring light into the darkest time of year, we’re taking a closer look at the plants tied to those traditions — beyond poinsettias and Christmas trees.
By: Charity Nebbe, Aaron Steil, Zoe Bentler, Katherine Perkins
Fire blight can spread fast through orchards and backyard fruit trees, leaving growers scrambling to protect their crops. We talk with Iowa State University assistant professor and fruit tree specialist Suzanne Slack about how fire blight develops, what warning signs to look for and the impact it can have on fruit trees across Iowa.
The oak is the state tree of Iowa. It’s a keystone species that provides habitat for a variety of wildlife species, including over 500 species of butterflies and moths. But Iowa’s oak woodlands are disappearing at an alarming rate. Iowa Department of Natural Resources District Forester Mark Vitosh said planting a diversity of trees is crucial for a resilient canopy.
When you flip through the pages of your favorite garden catalog, your eye might be caught by any number of new varieties of your favorite plants. All of the new plants at your garden center or in that garden catalog have to be tried and tested before they make it to market. Horticulturist Jessie Liebenguth of Reiman Gardens joins the show to talk about how new plant varieties are tested, and we'll find out about some of her favorites.
Over the last several weeks, gardeners across the state have noticed hackberry trees shedding an alarming number of yellow leaves. These yellow leaves are dispersed throughout the canopy, and while
By: Aaron Steil, Neve Kelley, Charity Nebbe
There are a lot of different things that can derail a fruit crop, even after your blossoms have survived the last frost. It was a tough spring for many fruit crops, but if you are lucky enough to have some fruit on your tree, there are a few things you can do to help them thrive. On this Horticulture Day episode, we hear from Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialists Randal Vos and Aaron Steil. We find out what we should be doing when it comes to summer fruit management and answer listener questions.
Plants respond to rising temperatures in ways that are not always immediately apparent.
If your yard and landscape look worse for the wear after a few weeks extreme heat, maybe it's time to think about a refresh. On this episode, Iowa State University Extension Horticulture Specialist Aaron Steil joins us. He tells us about the beautiful perennials that thrive in the heat of summer.
By: Aaron Steil
AMES, Iowa – As August progresses and gardens across Iowa reach their peak, home gardeners face an important task: harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity. Proper timing not
Mykayla Hagaman of the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium gives us an update on the annual monarch butterfly migration.
