About this episode

Horticulture specialist Dan Fillius shares his favorite cultivars and their unique qualities for home gardens.

Catalog descriptions and garden center tags can make every cultivar sound like the best one, but firsthand experience can make all the difference. Horticulture specialist Dan Fillius of Iowa State University shares the cultivars he loves to plant and what makes them stand out in a home garden.

People in this episode

Guest: Dan Fillius

Topics covered

• cultivars
• gardening
• horticulture
• home garden
• planting

Keywords

• cultivars
• gardening tips
• horticulture
• Iowa State University
• home gardening

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University

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