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Why fall leaves change when they do

By Charity Nebbe,
Aaron Steil, Caitlin Troutman
Published October 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM CDT
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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

Summer weather has been hanging on, and fall color is a little behind schedule.

DNR Forester Mark Vitosh talks all things autumn leaves, including how the weather affects the colors we see. plus some of his fall forest favorites. Then, horticulturist Aaron Steil joins the program to answer all your gardening questions.

Guests:

  • Mark Vitosh, district forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
  • Aaron Steil, consumer horticulture specialist, Iowa State University
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Charity Nebbe
Charity Nebbe is the host of 'Talk of Iowa'. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.
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Aaron Steil
Aaron Steil is a Consumer Horticulture Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Aaron contributes his expertise to the Garden Variety podcast and newsletter and to Talk of Iowa's Horticulture Day program.
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Caitlin Troutman
Caitlin Troutman is an award-winning talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
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