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All About African Violets

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Coming into Bloom – Behind the Scenes

A :-) April 29, 2018

  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 …

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Growing Spaces – Drew Norris

A :-) April 28, 2018

    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, …

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Q&A – Do Minis Require the Same Care As Standards

A :-) April 27, 2018

  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

A :-) April 26, 2018

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

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Q&A – Why do leaves rot / wilt upon being sprayed?

A :-) April 25, 2018

  Unknown asks Annie: If African violets come from a rain forest environment in Tanzania, why is it that the leaves rot/wilt upon being sprayed?    The climate in Tanzania is very different than the climate in our homes. The …

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Illinois African Violet Society – Behind the Scenes

A :-) April 22, 2018

  My state organization, the Illinois African Violet Society, had its annual spring show yesterday.  Those of you who are show growers know that a show is truly a group effort.  Ours is no different.  We pitch in and help …

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Growing Spaces – John Hersey

A :-) April 21, 2018

    The Growing Space of John Hersey Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Los Angeles, California How Large is your collection? ~ 50 plants. Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? ~ I …

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African Violet – Amour Elite

A :-) April 19, 2018

  Amour Elite Hybridized By: E. Arkhipov AVSA Registered: 10044 06/03/2009 Blossom: Semi-double white frilled/pink patches, blue fantasy. Foliage: Medium green, plain. Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Vickster in OH

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Q&A – Stunted, Tight Center’s on an African Violet

A :-) April 18, 2018

  Tammy H. asks Annie:  What, other than mite infestation, would cause a stunted, tight center in av’s?      Another great question, and one that I gave a short answer to on our Facebook page.  I said, ” There could be …

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Q&A – Plant Registation with NoID Parentage

A :-) April 17, 2018

  KP and DB ask Annie: I got a question from Douglas about plant registration.  It came from this exchange on Facebook:     KP:  I thought unregistered AVs can’t be parents?  DB:  I’m always a bit confused on this. I …

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All About African Violets – Episode 3.002 – It’s All About the Mix

A :-) April 15, 2018

  SHOW NOTES Welcome to Episode 3.2 – It’s All About the Mix!  Today we’re going to talk about potting mix, Powdery Mildew, and some great reference books. Welcome to my Sunroom Such great questions and photos you guys have …

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Growing Spaces – Janice H.

A :-) April 14, 2018

The Growing Space of Janice H. Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin How Large is your collection? ~ 29 plants Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? ~ standard size vintage  How …

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African Violet – Mac’s Misty Meadow

A :-) April 12, 2018

  Mac’s Misty Meadow Hybridized By: G. McDonald AVSA Registered: 10153 11/06/2009 Blossom: Single white sticktite pansy/variable purple tinge; green edge. Foliage: Medium green, plain. Plant Size: Semi-miniature Grown by: Vickster in OH

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Q&A – Why do most Commercial Potting Mixes have Fertilizer in them now?

A :-) April 11, 2018

  Janice H. asks Annie:   How do we get the manufacturer’s to stop adding fertilizer to potting soil and peat moss?  I’ve had a problem in the past with the roots of my AV’s being burned from the unknown …

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Tips on Tuesdays – Getting Organized

A :-) April 10, 2018

  Getting organized in your plant room can make a world of difference not only in your growing space, but to your plants, too. I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage: A place for everything, and everything in its place.  …

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Technical Difficulties – Behind the Scenes

A :-) April 8, 2018

  ou will not believe what it took to get Episode 3.1 on the air last Sunday.  The technical difficulties were all on my end and they were intense!  Seriously, my hair was On. Fire.   Here’s what I learned …

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Growing Spaces – Nate Cave

A :-) April 7, 2018

  The Growing Space of Nate Cave Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Lockport, NY How Large is your collection? ~ I honestly have lost count :/ Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? …

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African Violet – Noid – Grown by Cathy Thompson

A :-) April 5, 2018

Cathy Thompson has shared this cute No-ID African violet. It’s a small standard, and looks to be growing in natural light near a window. The blossom is dark pink with a white eye, and the plant’s foliage is regular. It’s …

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Q&A – Why are these babies growing ON the leaf?

A :-) April 4, 2018

  Janice H. asks Annie:  I put down a leaf of Lacey’s Determination on 21 July 2017.  It has finally sprouted babies this March.  But the babies are not in the usual place.  They have emerged on the leaf and …

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Tips on Tuesdays – Leaves

A :-) April 3, 2018

A quick and easy tutorial to help your African violet's leaves grow well.

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