# Getting to the root of African violets

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Podcast: [Garden Variety](https://stenobird.com/podcast/garden-variety-5435935)
Published: 2026-01-09T22:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/garden-variety/2026-01-09/getting-to-the-root-of-african-violets
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Duration seconds: 687

## Resource

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.

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