While I try to name all the plants as I go through the Look at What’s on the Stands in each episode, sometimes it’s just not possible. I had a request for my current list of plants. So, as of …
Tag: Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes – S. petrocosmea ‘kerrii’
This is the only petrocosmea that I own, and over the years it has done really well for me. This past fall, however, it began to get cranky. More than likely this was due to inconsistent care on my part, …
Behind the Scenes – HOW to Limit Your Collection, Part I
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.
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Behind the Scenes – Meet Jeff Jackson
Can you believe I’m already thinking ahead to October?! Well, I am and here’s why: Jeff Jackson, Canadian hybridizer of the Imp’s series of African violets and popular author (J.P. Jackson), is slated to be the speaker at the …
Behind the Scenes – Chaos in the Plant Room – Shorty 02
I’ve been on vacation for more than a week and things in the plant room – or in my case – the sunroom, can get out of hand very quickly, even with a relatively small collection. This Shorty captures …
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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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Racing to National – Behind the Scenes
Every time I start on the pre-show schedule for National, the show seems a very long way off. 12 weeks is about three months, but this can go way faster than you anticipate – at least that’s how it …
Technical Difficulties – Behind the Scenes
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 …