Comfort Zone Hybridized By: P. Sorano /Lyndon Lyon Greenhouses AVSA Registered: 10401 03/10/2011 Blossom: Semidouble dark pink pansy/blue fantasy, red-violet sparkle band, white frilled edge. Foliage: Medium green, quilted, serrated. Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Douglas B.
Month: May 2018
Q&A – How long between bloom cycles?
Alex asks Annie: How long does it take for a new crop of flowers to appear when the last bunch has finished blooming? In other words, when should new buds begin appear at the crown? Hi Alex, The …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.005 – It’s a Shorty about National! Not!
Hi Everyone! I’m so excited to share this first Bonus Episode of this season of All About African Violets!!! Before heading back to Nevada, Joyce Stork sat down with me in the Sunroom. I wasn’t able to post a “Behind …
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Q&A – What are some causes of elongated petioles?
Douglas asks Annie: I have a plant of Double Black Cherry which is growing very well, but based on images of this plant that I find online the petioles seem very long. The plant is not reaching so I was …
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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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