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 …
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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 – What is your potting mix?
Judy M. asks Annie: What is your potting mix? I wick water and have tried several combinations. A lot of my violets still do not take up the water from the well. I use actual AV wicking cord. Do …

Growing Spaces – Drew Norris
The Growing Space of Drew Norris Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Maryland, USA How Large is your collection? ~ At its height, over 400 violet varieties and about 800 plants, including begonias, carnivorous plants, …

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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Growing Spaces – Janice H.
The Growing Space of Janice H. Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Milwaukee, Wisconsin How Large is your collection? ~ 29 plants Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? ~ standard size vintage How …

Q&A – Why do most Commercial Potting Mixes have Fertilizer in them now?
Janice H. asks Annie: How do we get the manufacturer’s to stop adding fertilizer to potting soil and peat moss? I’ve had a problem in the past with the roots of my AV’s being burned from the unknown …
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Growing Spaces – Nate Cave
The Growing Space of Nate Cave Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Lockport, NY How Large is your collection? ~ I honestly have lost count :/ Do you have a favorite type of African Violet? …

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