Gwen asks Annie: Hi Annie, I’ve been working diligently with AV for 2 years; most effort I’ve given any plant! I’m quite frustrated; but I’m not giving up! I just want to grow nice large healthy nice looking AV’s for …
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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. …
Growing Spaces – Daniel
The Growing Space of Daniel – Tucson, AZ Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Tucson, AZ How Large is your collection? ~ Three years ago I had 150 show size plants and about 2000 stater …
Growing Spaces – David
The Growing Space of David – Massachusetts Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Massachusetts, USA How Large is your collection? ~ 41 varieties Is there one AV that you are seeking above all others? ~ A …
Growing Spaces – Karin
The Growing Space of Karin – Toronto, ON Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Toronto, ON How Large is your collection? ~ About 40-50 “permanent” plants, and upwards of 500 seedlings and starters for club sales. …
Growing Spaces – MrsJohnMT
The Growing Space of MrsJohnMT – Harlem, Montana Where in the world do you grow your plants? ~ Harlem, Montana How Large is your collection? ~ 60 varieties Is there one AV that you are seeking above all others? ~ Fantaisie …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – Why do leaves rot / wilt upon being sprayed?
Unknown asks Annie: If African violets come from a rain forest environment in Tanzania, why is it that the leaves rot/wilt upon being sprayed? The climate in Tanzania is very different than the climate in our homes. The …
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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 …
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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