The Growing Space of Sam Cunningham – Houston, Texas Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Houston, Texas How Large is your collection? ~ 400+ at all grow stages Is there one AV that you …
Growing Spaces – Sam Cunningham
The Growing Space of Sam Cunningham – Houston, Texas Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Houston, Texas How Large is your collection? ~ 400+ at all grow stages Is there one AV that you …
African Violet – Powwow
Powwow Hybridized By: Kent Stork AVSA Registered: 7708 06/15/1992 Blossom: Semidouble red pansy Foliage: Variegated green and cream, plain Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Douglas B.
Q&A – Do You Have A Potting Mix Recipe?
Pam asks Annie: Do you have a recipe for potting mix that you can share? I looked for the Sunshine mix you mentioned and can’t find anywhere to purchase it locally. Plus I was a little scared at the …
Q&A – Would you be able to do a tutorial on AV trailers?
Janice asks Annie: Would you be able to do a tutorial on AV trailers? I’ve tried to grow several in the past, but lost them due to the potting soil and fertilizer fiasco. I now have 2 Allegro Appalachian …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.004 – It’s All About National
All About African Violets takes a slightly different format today! Join me in my sunroom with special guest, Joyce Stork, as we get ready to head to Buffalo and the AVSA National Convention!
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Growing Spaces – Douglas Brull
The Growing Space of Douglas Brull – Minneapolis Location Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Minneapolis, MN and Greenwood, MA How Large is your collection? ~ I am down to 142 Plants and 320 …
African Violet – Strawberry Spinner
Strawberry Spinner ( a sport of Strawberry Daiquiri ) Hybridized By: Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses AVSA Registered: 10248 01/27/2010 Blossom: Single chimera pink frilled sticktite star with white stripe and a thin raspberry edge. Foliage: Variegated medium green and ivory, ovate, …
Q&A – How Often to Replace Fluorescent Tubes
Janice H. asks Annie: In regard to fluorescent tubes: when should they be replaced? In the past I’ve let the tubes burn out on their own. Now I’m wondering if that is not the best. Does the amount …
Racing to National – Behind the Scenes
Every time I start on the pre-show schedule for National, the show seems a very long way off. 12 weeks is about three months, but this can go way faster than you anticipate – at least that’s how it …
African Violet – A Collection of Rob’s Hybrids
A Collection of Rob’s Hybrids Hybridized By: R. Robinson AVSA Registered: various Blossom: A mixture of single, semi / double, many different colors. Foliage: A mixture of variegated, none variegated and girl leafs. Plant Size: various Grown by: …
Q&A – Leaf Propagation with an African Violet Sport
Mary Kovach asks Annie: I received Optimara Pink My Sensation Mutant (sport) today. Always wanted the green as well. My question is if I put leaves down from this mutant (sport) ,will it have the green My Sensation …
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Q&A – What is your potting mix?
Judy M. asks Annie: What is your potting mix? I wick water and have tried several combinations. A lot of my violets still do not take up the water from the well. I use actual AV wicking cord. Do …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.003 – It’s All About Sports – and I Don’t Mean Baseball!
SHOW NOTES Welcome to Episode 3. – It’s All About Sports – and I Don’t Mean Baseball! Today we’re going to talk about African violets sporting. Welcome to my Sunroom I’m glad so many of you enjoyed the …
Growing Spaces – Jeff Jackson
The Growing Space of Jeff Jackson – Hybridizer of the Imps African Violets Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Edmonton, Alberta, Canada How Large is your collection? ~ About 100 named varieties, but usually 100+ seedlings …
African Violet – Kei Yoki
Kei Yoki Hybridized By: Horikoshi/Shinohara AVSA Registered: 7810 10/03/1992 Blossom: Semidouble-double white and blue frilled star/variable green edge. Foliage:Medium green, quilted, glossy, wavy/red back. Plant Size: Large Grown by: Douglas “the Grandpubbah” Brull
Q&A – Pro-active or reactive when it comes to pest management?
Joseph asks Annie: Hi Annie, LOVE the podcast!! I am wondering if you are pro-active or reactive when it comes to pest management. I know that you prefer to grow from leaves to prevent infestation, but is there …
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Coming into Bloom – Behind the Scenes
April is one of those months with five Sundays this year, so I thought you might like to see what’s coming in to bloom on my stands. Everything from Species to Trailers! Enjoy! I hope you’ve enjoyed this …
Growing Spaces – Drew Norris
The Growing Space of Drew Norris Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Maryland, USA How Large is your collection? ~ At its height, over 400 violet varieties and about 800 plants, including begonias, carnivorous plants, …
Q&A – Do Minis Require the Same Care As Standards
Janice H. asks Annie: I have great difficulty in growing miniature violets. There are so many that I would like to grow, but shy away from buying them as they seem to die on me so easily. What …
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African Violet – Cajun’s McKenna Trail
Cajun’s McKenna Trail Hybridized By:Belinda Thibodeaux AVSA Registered: 10423 05/16/2011 Blossom: Double dark purple star. Foliage: Medium green, heart-shaped, glossy. Semi-miniature trailer Plant Size: Semi-miniature Trailer Grown by: Tetiana Peach