Hi Everyone – it’s been some time since I’ve had the wherewithal to put together a Behind the Scenes post for you. I thought this would be a good tutorial. Do you have a plant on your shelves that has …
Tag: Potting
Q&A – What Size Pot for a Mini?
Vanessa asks Annie: Hi Annie, Last May I purchased this Robs Wascallie Rabbit plant. This plant seems content in my window growing environment. It has grown and blooms regularly. My question is, how do I know if my plant is …
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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Guest Post – Growing A Show Plant: 150 Days
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 …
Q&A – Texas Style Potting
Dianna asks Annie: Hi Annie, You showed us how to pot up ceramic pots ( some worked some didn’t). Now would you explain the Texas method of potting up? How often do you have to repot the violets you …
Q&A – Perlite
Janet asks Annie: Hi Annie, I noticed your perlite is big and chunky. What is your source? Even when I buy extra coarse my perlite seems much smaller than your. Smaller doesn’t seem as effective and creates a lot …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.013 – Potting Styles – Really?
Welcome to my Sunroom Come on in – bring your tea! The days are getting shorter here in the Northern hemisphere Tips and Treasures First, I have a couple of questions for you! Is anyone having difficulty accessing the …
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Q&A – Perlite in the Bottom of the Pot? Why?
Judy asked Annie: I heard you say on one of your episodes that you use perlite in the bottom of your pots. I believe that there are different schools of thought on using perlite in the bottom of pots. …
All About African Violets – Episode 3.011 – Grooming, Babies, and Potting!
Welcome to my Sunroom Thank you for the star ratings and reviews on FaceBook and also on iTunes. Tips and Treasures Some treasure for you today! Three short sections Potting columnea cuttings Grooming and Repotting Separating Babies and Potting …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.009 – The Other Gesneriads
Welcome to my Sunroom Thank you for the star ratings and reviews on FaceBook and also on iTunes. Tips and Treasures Last episode we talked at length about pots and sizes of pots that you might use for your …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.008 – Plants and Pots!
Welcome to my Sunroom So glad so many of you enjoyed the convention footage and also last week’s Shorty about chaos in the plantroom! I loved that some of you were playing along as I was removing leaves – …
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Q&A – Do AV’s Grow Better in Green Pots?
Judy asks Annie: At a recent meeting at our small AV club, one member told me that I should probably switch from using white AV pots to using green AV pots. She said she had heard that 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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Q&A – Do Minis Require the Same Care As Standards
Janice H. asks Annie: I have great difficulty in growing miniature violets. There are so many that I would like to grow, but shy away from buying them as they seem to die on me so easily. What …
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All About African Violets – Episode 3.002 – It’s All About the Mix
SHOW NOTES Welcome to Episode 3.2 – It’s All About the Mix! Today we’re going to talk about potting mix, Powdery Mildew, and some great reference books. Welcome to my Sunroom Such great questions and photos you guys have …
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