African Violets and Gesneriads: Non-blooming African Violet, 1 by tervherd

tervherd wrote:
Thanks for all the suggestions about the AV. I am a non-recovering plantaholic. I have a 15x30 greenhouse (partially sunk in the ground to hold more heat in the winter) that has maybe 30 orchids and a couple of night blooming cereus (HUGH plants). Also have over 100 cacti & succulents. About 1/2 of those are in pots outside but will have to come in the house for the winter. What fun. Anyway, I digress.

The reason I bring that up is probably because I probably don't fertilize enough either. WAY too much to do and too little time. Light may be the problem. I'm always afraid I'll cook violets. They just look like they can't take a lot of sun. I'll try easing them into brighter light and see what happens.

Amy.....I've had Belgian Tervuren since 1986. I have only one now and when she goes to the rainbow bridge, I will have no more. Not that I don't love them, but a few years ago I got a Border Collie and she is now the love of my life. One of the issues that helps that decision is coat care. Taylor (my BC) is wash and wear. I don't have time to comb gobs of hair (my Terv is a spayed bitch). Taylor helps me with my flock of 60+ sheep on a 37 acre farm. She is a much better stock dog. Incredibly smart and a REAL quick learner. With all I have to care for (it's all up to me!) I don't even have time to do any formal training. With Taylor, I put a name to a particular task and use it a few times and she has it down pat. When I give her a command and she does something else, it's usually because she knows I'm wrong. Whatever Terv you get, get a red one. I hate the way so many are being bred that don't have that brilliant rich red color. Photo is of my first Terv. What a dog.....sigh.

Sharon