Roger asks Annie: Hi Annie, In the attached photo, the outer edges of leaves have this yellowish splotching going on. it’s mostly on one variety with very minor incidence on a couple others. i’ve researched and can only find two …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.031 – Home from National
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax. We’re going to talk today about what happens when you get home from National, or any other show you might have attended. I’m so glad so many of you …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.030 – 2019 National Show!
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my Sunroom! I hope you enjoyed last week’s chat with Joyce Stork. This will be another slightly different episode. There will not be a look at what’s on the stands. …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.029 – National, Part I
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my Sunroom! I’m back from National and it was just amazing! This episode will be a little different than usual – no look at what’s on the stands this time …
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African Violet: Pretty Miss Kelly
Pretty Miss Kelly Hybridized By: Denis CroteauAVSA Registered: Not ListedBlossom: Large fringed medium blue semi-double stars with dark blue and reverse pink fantasy puffs, edged in white.Foliage: Tommy Lou variegation, serrated.Plant Size: Standard.Canada Grown by: Janice
African Violet: Willowdene
Willowdene Hybridized By: M. Lineberg/I. LinebergAVSA Registered: 10010 10/18/2008Blossom: Double light peach-pink 2-tone/darker ruffled edge, variable green tips.Foliage: Variegated dark green, white and pink, wavy.Plant Size: Large. Grown by: Janice
Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Foggy Frog
Imp’s Foggy Frog Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not RegisteredBlossom: N/AFoliage: N/APlant Size: Miniature (CA) (user database)
Behind the Scenes – Here Comes Houston!
Hi Everyone! It’s been quite some time since I’ve been able to do a “Behind the Scenes” post. I will be traveling next Sunday, and the software I use is different that in years past, so I will not be …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.028 – Heading to Houston!
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my sunroom! It wasn’t spring in Chicagoland after all. Maybe this week . . . Ted Yoder was on WGN Radio on Friday here in Chicagoland. They filmed …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.027 – It’s May!
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my sunroom! I hope you enjoyed seeing the Illinois show last time, and also the before/after footage of my stands. It might actually finally be spring in Chicagoland. Maybe . …
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Q&A – Blossom Stems with Leaves?
Janice asks Annie: Hi Annie, “My plant of Allegro Appalachian Trail sent up a flower stalk with an added bonus of leaves on the stem. I’ve never seen this happen before. Is this normal for a trailer? What would happen …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.026 – Lots to Look At!
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my sunroom! So much for you to see today, so these show notes are not long – it’s more about all the footage I have to share with you today, …
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Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Flamingo Feathers
Imp’s Flamingo Feathers Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not RegisteredBlossom: N/AFoliage: N/APlant Size: Miniature (CA) (user database)
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Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Fairy Berry
Imp’s Fairy Berry Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not RegisteredBlossom: Single to Semidouble lavender bell, purple veins, darker eye.Foliage: Dark green, pointed, wavy, red back.Plant Size: Miniature (CA) (user database)
Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Bog Bubbles
Imp’s Bog Bubbles Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not RegisteredBlossom: not describedFoliage: not describedPlant Size: Semi-miniature (CA) (user database)
All About African Violets – Episode 3.025 – On The Ledge
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my sunroom! I’m excited to bring you a special episode this week. I’m so glad you enjoyed meeting my friend Sayeh last week. There’s plenty to talk about, so let’s …
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African Violet – Seedlings ((Senk’s Snowy Egret x LE-Shato Brion) x Bashou), Part II
You might recall that Karin started a hybridizing program back in July 2018. Well, she sent an update in November 2018, while I was taking a kidney break. Karin – I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to share this! Here …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.024 – Find the Ones that Grow
Come on in to my sunroom! It’s not sunny! Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!! I’m going to avoid being a talking head today.
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.023 – Spring is on its Way!
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my sunroom. Finally – health issues seem to be at bay for now, the weather has calmed down somewhat, and it’s time for me to answer some questions. This episode …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.022 – Polar Vortex
Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in to my sunroom. We’ve just gone through a brutal polar vortex here in Chicagoland. Thankfully my furnaces did yeoman’s service and all has been well and warm in my house. Tips …
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