Tag: African Violets

African violet with single-semi double dark purple blossoms with bright red fantasy

SElena’s RS-Metagalaktika

A :-) September 15, 2020

SElena shared this plant from her collection! Hybridized By: Svetlana RepkinaAVSA Registered: Not registered/listedBlossom: Single-semi double dark purple with bright red fantasyFoliage: Medium green, lightly quilted, standardPlant Size: Standard

All About African Violets – Episode 3.056 – Remembering Barbara Elkin

A :-) August 16, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax for a bit. It’s been a lovely few days in Chicagoland, but those days are getting shorter. On my walk yesterday morning I saw a couple of trees already …

Annie and a blurry capture of the AV Magazine

All About African Violets – Episode 3.055 – A Good Look

A :-) August 2, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and relax for a bit :-) COVID-19 numbers around the country are still rising – so please stay home/stay safe, wear a mask when you go out, and keep washing your …

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s White Magic

A :-) July 28, 2020

Imp’s White Magic Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Not available.Foliage: Not available.Plant Size: Unknown

All About African Violets – Episode 3.054 – Kurt Jablonski

A :-) July 19, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom Hi Everyone! Come on in and sit down! COVID-19 numbers around the country are still rising – so please stay home/stay safe, wear a mask when you go out, and keep washing your hands!! Tips and …

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Spotted Infection

A :-) July 14, 2020

Imp’s Spotted Infection Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Single pink wasp, raspberry and variable blue fantasy. Foliage: Dark green, quilted, pebbled, wavy, rolled/red back. Plant Size: Semiminiature

Annie, in front of the sunroom houseplants, crossing her fingers

All About African Violets – Episode 3.053 – Changing it Up

A :-) July 5, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom Come on in to the Sunroom! While Illinois has progressed to Phase 4 of its reopening plan, we have seen a recent uptick in cases of COVID-19. Many other states are now facing what Illinois was …

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Silver Mist

A :-) June 30, 2020

Imp’s Silver Mist Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Description not available.Foliage: Variegated dark green, white and pink, pointed, pebbled.Plant Size: Semiminiature

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Shiny Seashell

A :-) June 16, 2020

Imp’s Shiny Seashell Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Description not availableFoliage: Description not availablePlant Size: Miniature

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Senktuary (Sport of Senk’s Merlot)

A :-) June 2, 2020

Imp’s Senktuary (Sport of Senk’s Merlot) Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Chimera waspFoliage: Variegated, bush-style Plant Size: Miniature Trailer

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Pretty Deadly

A :-) May 19, 2020

Imp’s Pretty Deadly Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Single to semidouble light pink wasp with green edge. Foliage: Dark green scalloped heavily bustled, red back. Plant Size: Miniature

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Pink Quartz

A :-) May 5, 2020

Imp’s Pink Quartz Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Single pink bells.Foliage: Dark green, pointed, serrated pebbled. Plant Size: Miniature

Annie with one hand in the air being impatient

All About African Violets – Episode 3.050 – Patience is a Virtue

A :-) May 3, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom! Hi Everyone! Come on in to the Sunroom! Tips and Treasures We are now on Week 4 of the pre-show schedule – but there’s nothing to be done now until about 1 week before show. Today …

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Lil Deathcap

A :-) April 21, 2020

Imp’s Lil Deathcap Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Semidouble white wasp/pink thumbprint.Foliage: Bustleback, lightgreen, pointed, quilted. Plant Size: Miniature

All About African Violets – Episode 3.049 – Tools

A :-) April 19, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom! Hi Everyone! Come on in to the Sunroom! Tips and Treasures We are now on Week 6 of the pre-show schedule. I’m so glad so many of you enjoyed meeting Stephen Covolo-Hudson last week! Today’s topic …

Stephen Covolo-Husdon and Annie at Houston Convention 2019

All About African Violets – Episode 3.048 – Meet Stephen Covolo-Hudson!

A :-) April 12, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom! Hi Everyone! Happy Easter! Happy Pesach! Come on in to the Sunroom! As before, my sincere thanks to all our first responders and all those on the front lines as we fight against the novel coronavirus …

Jeff Jackson's Kyanite Sparkle (Dale Martens)

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Kyanite Sparkle (Dale Martens)

A :-) April 7, 2020

Imp’s Kyanite Sparkle (Dale Martens) Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: (9986) 06/19/2008 Blossom: Single mauve pansy, blue fantasy, variable green edge.Foliage: Medium dark green, scalloped, wavy/red back.Plant Size: Semiminiature

Jeff Jackson's Imp's Karmic Kaleidoscope

Jeff Jackson’s Imp Series: Imp’s Karmic Kaleidoscope

A :-) March 24, 2020

Imp’s Karmic Kaleidoscope Hybridized By: Jeff JacksonAVSA Registered: Not registeredBlossom: Semi-double pink bell, darker pink fantasy, white puff fantasy with white edge.Foliage: Medium green, pointed, quilted.Plant Size: Miniature

All About African Violets – Episode 3.046 – Staying Home

A :-) March 22, 2020

Welcome to my Sunroom! Hi Everyone! I know you’re surprised to see me today – it’s not a first or third Sunday of a month. These are extraordinary times we are living in, and since pretty much everyone, everywhere is …

All About African Violets – Episode 3.045 – Meet Ken Muzalewski

A :-) March 15, 2020

Welcome to My Sunroom! It’s been quite a couple of weeks . . . I retired early! The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has gained a strong foothold in the United States. Illinois is taking things very seriously, and many residents, …