Tag: African Violet

Annie holding the most recent issue of AV Magazine

All About African Violets – Episode 3.028 – Heading to Houston!

A :-) May 19, 2019

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 …

Annie holding what's left of her corytoplectus cutucuensis plant

All About African Violets – Episode 3.027 – It’s May!

A :-) May 5, 2019

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 . …

Q&A – Blossom Stems with Leaves?

A :-) April 24, 2019

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!

A :-) April 21, 2019

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, …

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Flamingo Feathers

A :-) April 16, 2019

Imp’s Flamingo Feathers Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not RegisteredBlossom: N/AFoliage: N/APlant Size: Miniature (CA) (user database)

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Fairy Berry

A :-) April 9, 2019

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

A :-) March 26, 2019

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

A :-) March 24, 2019

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 …

African Violet – Seedlings ((Senk’s Snowy Egret x LE-Shato Brion) x Bashou), Part II

A :-) March 21, 2019

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 …

All About African Violets – Episode 3.024 – Find the Ones that Grow

A :-) March 17, 2019

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.

Annie Holding a Photo of her plant of DEO Star Special Forces

All About African Violets – Episode 3.023 – Spring is on its Way!

A :-) March 3, 2019

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 …

Annie and Diane Miller at the AVSA National Convention, May 2018, in Buffalo, New York.

All About African Violets – Episode 3.022 – Polar Vortex

A :-) February 3, 2019

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 …

Leaves with babies ready to be separated and potted up

Behind the Scenes – HOW to Limit Your Collection, Part I

A :-) January 28, 2019

You know that I talk a lot here about limiting one's collection. I'm well aware that it's not always a popular choice, but it is always a valid one.

All About African Violets – Episode 3.021 – Bits and Pieces

A :-) January 20, 2019

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! A LOT of great feedback on the previous episode – particularly in the African Violet Nerds group on Facebook. Thank you! Tips and Treasures I was an absolute talking head last week, so I’ll …

Annie counting the steps in limiting one's collection

All About African Violets – Episode 3.020 – Limit Your Collection

A :-) January 6, 2019

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone!Super happy to be back with you!! I did have another kidney stone right before Christmas, but – for the first time – I was able to pass it. Yay Me! In editing this episode, …

All About African Violets – Episode 3.019 – Meet the Digital Dude!

A :-) December 16, 2018

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Super happy to share with you that all the kidney craziness seems to be pretty much finished. Yay!! I’m not quite back filming for you yet – but I do have a surprise in this …

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Blue Arsenic

A :-) December 4, 2018

Imp’s Blue Arsenic Hybridized By: Jeff Jackson AVSA Registered: Not Registered Blossom: Single blue wasp. Foliage: Dark green, pointed, serrated pebbled/red back. Plant Size: Miniature (CA) (user database) photo credit: Michael McCleod

All About African Violets – Episode 3.018 – Dr. Jeff Smith, Part #3

A :-) December 2, 2018

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Again, my thanks to all of you for your continued concerns and encouraging words with this kidney nonsense. I have super great news to share with you – I did not have to have …

All About African Violets – Episode 3.017 – Dr. Jeff Smith, Part II

A :-) November 18, 2018

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Another “rerun” episode here at All About African Violets. Many thanks to you all for your kind words and well wishes regarding my kidney stone surgery. Unfortunately, there was a complication that might …

Guest Post – Growing A Show Plant: 150 Days

dbrullaaav November 15, 2018

Growing A Show Plant with a little help from my friends e made it to 150 days! The Rob’s Cherry Cola babies have grown, though not as fast as I had hoped, it was time to separate the main …