I believe the Yahoo list is for the purpose of discussing AVs. I feel it would be more appropriate and educational for us if the "Thought of the Day" be an...
"I had no thought of violets of late and now - unwittingly, you've made me dream Of violets, and my soul's forgotten gleam." Alice Dunbar Moore Nelson...
"I had no thought of violets of late and now - unwittingly, you've made me dream Of violets, and my soul's forgotten gleam." Alice Dunbar Moore Nelson...
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. - Yogi Berra didymous@... wrote: Hello, Thanks for the suggestion I never thought of this I do agree. ...
I think that the "Thought of the Day" is enriching right because it talks to us about life. It can make us think a bit, and be a reminder that life is not...
Brenda, I'm the hybridizer of the 'Heartland's' hybrids (African violets as well as other gesneriads). You can see photos of the flowers if you go to Photos,...
I missed the Thought of the Day and it is good to see it again. The list(s) have been relatively quiet - A tip of the day would be great too. Sky / TX ... ...
From Travis Davis' 1998 catalog: Royal Blood (Bryant) Two-toned pansy, true red, almost single with slightly Geneva edge. Green lighter veined, slightly wavy...
No matter how well intentioned, is it appropriate for someone to decide what philosophy goes into the e-mail boxes of 1000 other people on a list specifically...
Hi Sylvia! I've used the cover-them-with plastic method several times when I've been away, but never for more than a couple of weeks. I'll be anxious to hear...
I joined this list to gain information about AVs, and I've learned a lot. If you are interested in a "Thought of the Day" list, might I suggest you start one....
Could we have some discussions about soil mixes for AVs??? I have used Volkmann's AV soil for wick watering since I started AVs and the Volkmann Greenhouses...
Marjorie, I use a 1:1:1 mix of Miracle-Gro AV potting soil, vermiculite and perlite. For wicking, you may need to add up to an additional part of perlite...
Hello, Janet, and all, I think I have perfected the conditions for keeping my plants healthy while we are away. We usually travel for a month to six weeks...
Hi Marjorie, For the past 20 years I've used nothing but Park's Grow Mix for all my violets and streps. It was sold in large bags by the Park Seed Co. located...
Thanks for all the information Sylvia! I have filed your tips away for future reference. My husband will be retiring in a couple of years and is already...
I use Sta Green from Lowe's half and half with perlite. To this I add two tablespoons of lime per quart of Sta Green and a scoop of charcoal. I wick with...
I've used ProMix 'BX' for as long as I can remember as a base for my potting mix and if not available at your local nursery they can probably order it for you....
Sharon, explain just a little further---is your mix 1-1-1 with the sphagnum - perlite -vermiculite??? I'm using Fertilome Canadian Sphagnum in my 1-1-1 but my...
Thanks everyone for the description. Dale, I knew you hybridized them. I got starts at the 2005 convention. I really like them and want to include them in...
I use a 3-2-1 formula..........3 ProMix, 2 Perlite, 1 x-coarse Vermiculite.........also 1/2 part charcoal, and 1/2 part Soil Delight (styrofoam beads). The...
Marjorie, I used Miracle Grow for years, then switched to Miracle Grow Moisture Control when it first came out. I found it very hard to buy, so I switched...
Hi Majorie I started to use one part Fanfard Canadian peat moss 1 part Vermiculite and 2 parts Perlite. I add about a cup of Charcoal. The soil is lite and I...
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