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 …
Tag: African Violets
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 …
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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Growing Spaces – Sam Cunningham
The Growing Space of Sam Cunningham – Houston, Texas Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Houston, Texas How Large is your collection? ~ 400+ at all grow stages Is there one AV that you …
African Violet – Powwow
Powwow Hybridized By: Kent Stork AVSA Registered: 7708 06/15/1992 Blossom: Semidouble red pansy Foliage: Variegated green and cream, plain Plant Size: Standard Grown by: Douglas B.
Q&A – Do You Have A Potting Mix Recipe?
Pam asks Annie: Do you have a recipe for potting mix that you can share? I looked for the Sunshine mix you mentioned and can’t find anywhere to purchase it locally. Plus I was a little scared at the …
Q&A – Would you be able to do a tutorial on AV trailers?
Janice asks Annie: Would you be able to do a tutorial on AV trailers? I’ve tried to grow several in the past, but lost them due to the potting soil and fertilizer fiasco. I now have 2 Allegro Appalachian …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.004 – It’s All About National
All About African Violets takes a slightly different format today! Join me in my sunroom with special guest, Joyce Stork, as we get ready to head to Buffalo and the AVSA National Convention!
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Growing Spaces – Douglas Brull
The Growing Space of Douglas Brull – Minneapolis Location Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Minneapolis, MN and Greenwood, MA How Large is your collection? ~ I am down to 142 Plants and 320 …