Episode

Getting to the root of African violets

Podcast: Garden Variety
Published: Jan 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 687
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Summary

African violets are beautiful, endlessly varied and just finicky enough to make growing them a rewarding challenge. Iowa State University horticulturists Cindy Haynes and Aaron Steil talk all things African Violets and share gardening New Year’s resolutions.