Lyon’s Sassy Sadie Hybridized By: P. Sorano AVSA Registered: 10234 01/27/2010 Blossom: Semidouble light maroon-red pansy/dark maroon frilled edge. Foliage: Medium green, quilted. Plant Size: Large Grown by: David
Q&A – Do AV’s Grow Better in Green Pots?
Judy asks Annie: At a recent meeting at our small AV club, one member told me that I should probably switch from using white AV pots to using green AV pots. She said she had heard that African Violets …
Behind the Scenes – Chaos in the Plant Room – Shorty 02
I’ve been on vacation for more than a week and things in the plant room – or in my case – the sunroom, can get out of hand very quickly, even with a relatively small collection. This Shorty captures …
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Growing Spaces – MrsJohnMT
The Growing Space of MrsJohnMT – Harlem, Montana Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Harlem, Montana How Large is your collection? ~ 60 varieties Is there one AV that you are seeking above all others? ~ Fantaisie …
African Violet – Moroznaia Vishnia (Frosty Cherry)
Moroznaia Vishnia (Frosty Cherry) Hybridized By: K. Morev AVSA Registered: Not Listed Blossom: White, double stars, with crimson mottling throughout the flower, occasionally looks like a thumbprint. Foliage: Tailored medium green. Plant Size: Standard (Russ/Ukr) Grown by: David
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Q&A – The disclaimer and warning portions on the MiracleGro AV potting soil bag
Janice H. asks Annie: I was looking at the description for the MiracleGro AV potting soil. I was a bit concerned about the disclaimer and warning portions. Cancer causing ingredients?? Scary! Can you shed any further explanation on which …
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Q&A – Have You Ever Had A Pot Larger Than 4 Inches?
Chuck asks Annie: Good to be seeing your “All About African Violets” podcasts again. I was inspired from your first season to acquire Jersey Snow Flakes … and I, currently, have two plants which are growing/blooming fairly well. I …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.007 – Back to National!
Welcome to my Sunroom It’s a beautiful morning in Chicagoland – so glad I get to share it with you! And yes, that buzzing was the microwave – I apologize! I had no idea the microphone would pick that …
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Guest Post – Growing A Show Plant
Growing A Show Plant with a little help from my friends rowing for show seemed like an impossibility with schedules and tweaking the growing conditions which always seemed to be a bit off. Now, with assistance from well, pretty …
African Violet – Cajun’s Ethereal Fairy
Cajun’s Ethereal Fairy Hybridized By: B. Thibodeaux AVSA Registered: 10579 01/11/2013 Blossom: Single purple pansy/pink fantasy, white upper petals, ruffled white edge. Foliage: Medium green, plain, wavy. Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Janice H.
Q&A – Is the fantasy trait recessive?
Douglas asks Annie: I’m wondering if the fantasy (some types or all) gene is recessive and might show up in seedlings from a plant with no fantasy. I had a self cross of Kosmicheskaia Legenda-2, Blossom: Single-semidouble bright purple …
After the National Show – Behind the Scenes
As you saw last week during the look at what’s on the stands, there is a lot to accomplish when you come home from a show – any show – where you’ve taken a number of plants and/or where …
Growing Spaces – Joseph
The Growing Space of Joseph – Crystal Brook, South Australia Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Crystal Brook, South Australia How Large is your collection? ~ Not big enough ;) about 200 pots and about …
African Violet – Pink Cushion
Pink Cushion Hybridized By: C. Ulery AVSA Registered: 866 02/20/1957 Blossom: Double dark pink. Foliage: Ovate, quilted. Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Janice H.
Q&A – Does my plant have the dreaded INSV?
Judy asks Annie: I’m hoping that you might help me identify something that one of my violets has picked up. I’m really nervous that it could be the dreaded INSV. And just so you know, I have also been …
All About African Violets Episode 3.006 – Coming Home from Show
Welcome to my Sunroom Coming back from Convention Thanks for all your good wishes for my arm injury! Tips and Treasures So, what do you do when you’re coming home from a big show? What steps do you take? …
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African Violet – Comfort Zone
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.
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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