I have finally posted photos from our LSAVC 2006 convention in November. I still do not have the other gesneriads and design, but do have the violets. You...
... November. I still do not have the other gesneriads and design, but do have the violets. You can find them at http://www.picturetrail.com/marjbcrp . ... ...
Thanks for sharing your photos, Marjorie. It's sure a lovely way to start the New Years Day. I've been busy deciding where to put my plants stands. They had...
oh wow i do soo love the pics....i think they are soo pretty I got a question tho... i have a S.Rupicola...at least that was the tag i thad when i got it..and...
Here is the description from First Class. Really difficult to tell the blue/purple difference sometimes - light, cameras etc. I did not doctor this, but it...
thanks for the reply..here is my problem....i will attach ur pic and the pic from avsa. web site... please do understand i am NOT tryin to argue i just wanna...
I took the one at the AVSA web site at an earlier show - different lighting, different plant, different camera. With the monitor I have now which is pretty...
kewl u is a good photographer...i guess it might just be me eyes or monitor..i dunno..but i guess that is kewl.. i guess different cams and light do make a...
Happy new Year fellow AV lovers! I'm sorry to return to an earlier topic, but I can't seem to find the info that I need by searching thru the list archives....
I would use a two bulb 48" shop light from Menard's for $7.00. I would also use one warm white and one cool white light bulb. The warm is for the lower light...
ur opinion sounds really good and sensible...good job.. Hugs happy new years everyone.. Dusty Communicate instantly! Use your Hotmail address to sign into...
The group has been very quiet but with the holidays it is expected. Maybe now you are like me finding HOW MANY of your plants need repotting and the leaves you...
Hello, You are right, Jackie, everything needs attention. With our daughter home for the holidays, we heat the lower level more than usual and the violets get...
Yes it is quiet. I think everyone was busy with the holidays. We enjoyed family and are now busy with getting our 2007 catalogs mailed. The web site is on...
Hi AV lovers. I imagine you are all very experienced in the care of these lovely plants, more than I. However, I'm just learning more about how to care for my...
Your set-up seems possible to me - time will tell with the temps. I definitely would NOT use mirrors. If you are against a white wall, or if your shelves are...
Rita, We are spending five weeks on Sanibel Island. We have been going down there for a number of years. As I recall, we did attend at least one violet...
Marjorie, Thanks for all your tips and info. I am growing near a light beige wall, so not the bright white, and also one light tube, not two. I'll keep...
Hi everyone, I recently bought some african violet mix that has a pH of around 5.6 to 5.7. I have some dolomite lime, but don't know how much I need to add to...
"I recently bought some african violet mix that has a pH of around 5.6 to 5.7. I have some dolomite lime, but don't know how much I need to add to bring the pH...
Hi Sue, I have had a major problem with my violets due to low pH of the soil mix and reverse osmosis water (micronutrient toxicity and it isn't pretty!). You...
Dolomite does come in different forms. It is calcium-magnesium carbonate and comes in powdered or flour form which dissolves rapidly and the pH of the mix can...
Hi to all. I just wanted to say hi to everyone. I am now retired and able to get back into my AV's after being away for a number of years. Plenty of time on my...
The holidays are mostly over and group activity should pick up. If you're bored and looking for entertainment, Martha Stewart Radio on Sirius Satellite will be...
Bernie, Welcome to the group! We know you will enjoy getting back to your violets. You will find some lively discussions and lots of nice people on the...
... I have Sirius satelitte radio (worth every penny!) It must've been 10:15 EST, I listened to the channel from 10am -11 PST and it was all about cooking, and...
I've had a few eMails asking for this info, mainly whether it's AM or PM and what time zone. The Martha Stewart Radio Talk show "Home Grown" segment with...