During the program, Bob Dodds answers questions submitted weekly by listeners, and shares the latest research and information from Iowa State University. In addition to horticulture, Bob and Iowa State Area Extension specialist conduct programs in Lee County in the areas of community and economic de…
lgg-20111001-oct.mp3 Bob Dodds of the ISU Extension Office and host Gary Folluo serve up a tasty mix of garden and farm topics that are sure to please! (Original Air Date: October 1, 2011)
lgg-20110924-weather.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, Bob Dodds of the ISU Extension Office tells host Gary Folluo “The 10 Hardest Things To Do!” Also, they discuss Operation Re-Leaf Applications, Shimek Forest, Regional Foods, Wind Breaks, Trailer Tips, Feed Storage, Tool Hangers, Choosing Firewood, Nuts By The Numbers and the weather, too! (Original Air [...]
lgg-20110917-foragers.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, Bob Dodds of the ISU Extension Office talks with host Gary Folluo about Operation Re-Leaf 2011, hummingbirds, re-doing lawns, new publications, foragers, spring flowering bulbs, “Ask an ISU Expert” and dates of importance to mark on your calendar! (Original Air Date: September 17, 2011)
lgg-20110910-bricks.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, Bob Dodds of the ISU Extension Office and host Gary Folluo discuss the goings on in Shimek State Forest, pesticide training, The Farmer’s Handbook, bricks, measures and those Amazing Plant Facts, too! (Original Air Date: September 10, 2011)
lgg-20110903-fruit.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, Bob Dodds of the ISU Extension Office and host Gary Folluo discuss upcoming programs from the ISU Extension Office, conifers and a publication on common diseases, Fireworks Golden Rod, a new publication on farm shops, when it is safe to treat plants for bagworm infestations, mice and, [...]
lgg-20110827-shimek.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, ISU Extension Director Bob Dodds talks with guest host Matt Frisbee about the latest (and somewhat dismal) crop report for Southeast Iowa. Other topics for the show include Shimek Forest, Preserving Fruits and Vegetables, the CRP Native Grass Field Day, Crop Rotation for Organic Farming, Weeds of [...]
lgg-20110813-racoons.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, Bob Dodds of the ISU Extension Office and host Gary Folluo discuss the latest Iowa Crop Report, trailer lighting, raccoons, gardening with allergies, Wood Cockroaches, the Horn Tail Wasp, and the harvesting of melons and onions! (Original Air Date: August 13, 2011)
lgg-20110806-oak-wilt.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, Bob Dodds and Gary Folluo tackle a number of topics, including how to manage high temperatures for tomatoes and peppers! Also, oak wilt and powdery mildew are discussed, along with irrigation and the chokecherry perennial shrub! (Original Air Date: August 6, 2011)
lgg-20110730-crabgrass.mp3 On this edition of Let’s Get Growing, ISU Extension Office Agronomist Bob Dodds and host Gary Folluo tackle a number of interesting topics! Bob has details about a research farm in Iowa; as well as the upcoming Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, running from August 11th thru the 21st! On more local notes, [...]