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I can not have a garden out side where I live so I am going to try to raise violets----- I need all the help and answers that someone can give me --
new at this african violets
Check out this site! Should tell you all you need to know & more!
http://www.rachelsreflections.com/
Welcome to Daves Garden ChiaLea! You'll get all the help you need here, just ask away!
:)
MerryMary
Wow...There are a lot of us in FL :)
How cool
Chris_Lorry....
There are several DG-ers in Central Florida...we are planning a few local field trips to meet each other, after the holidays. The first will be to Lucas Nurseries in Oviedo, then Leu Gardens in Orlando, and hoping for Epcot when the Flower Show comes back to town for the summer.
Thanks for adding the link above!
MerryMary
Welcome ChiaLea :)) Do you have any African violets now ?
There are at least 20 thousand named African violet plants. Miniatures, Semi-miniatures, oh yes Micro Minis, Standard and trailers in every size. They come in just about ever color ! There fun to grow , easy to grow, and even more fun to share ! Everyone here is caring, sharing big hearted people ! We are all here to help you ! Ask away. .
The link above has a lot of everything in it ! Pictures of how to also.
WELCOME WELCOME :))
Allison
Welcome ChiaLea !
Glad you found us!
If I can grow them anyone can..lol
MsC
That is awesome Merry :)
Keep me informed! I am not that far from Orlando!
Hi ChiaLea,
Welcome.Theres alot of great folks here.
Welcome, ChiaLea!
Another site with lots of great culture information is www.robsviolet.com
Fair warning -- if you start hanging around this forum, you'll quickly become addicted to African Violets... this has happened before.... LOL!
Not only are there thousands of named cultivars, but we're always finding great noids (No ID violets) at the grocery or Home Depot. Many places that sell AVs don't ship during the winter, or charge more for shipping. But there will be a flurry of acquisitions and trades on this forum in spring! :-)
Look around for past threads on topics from watering to good mail order sources... and if you can't find the information you need, ask! We hope you'll have fun with your new interest and soon have lots of great pictures to post here!
Hi MerryMary welcome too ! Do you like growing African violets :))
This is the most caring, sharing people . Have fun, learn, share and grow Afircan violets and all their Cousins :))
Allison
It's true, having only been here a little while, I found that they have me hooked. Too hard to resist!
Welcome!
Welcome to the Violet Madness.
You will not leave this forum contented with what you have today, nor will you go nest year without having added to it.
Kenton James
Welcome to the Violet Madness.
You will not leave this forum contented with what you have today, nor will you go next year without having added to it.
Kenton James
Big Hello and Welcome!!
You've received good advise
Well ChiaLea, although I'm mostly a tropical plants person, it seems you have a great deal of help here to renew your enthusiasm about African Violets. In no time, you will be on your way (again)....hopefully with a tad more luck than last time.
:)
I know there are alot of different kinds, but I just want a simple know how ,just to get started--- I got a number of plants for christmas---and I dont want then to past on to the big plant world in the sky----HELP
you know Leu Gardens is wonderful...and i think that it's free on MOndays....lol...they have a wonderful rose garden...and this time of year..i am certain their huge display of camellias are in bloom
ChiaLea Please check out our African violet Sticky it has all the info you need in there :))
allison..ok..tell me what STICKY is...he he....
When you first come on the forum the two top postings are sticky's ..they are for reference and people don't post on them they stay on top all the time. I'm sure someone else can explain it better :)0 Allison
hi allison..thanks...i did go through it this morning..it's a very helpful sight...Hope your pkg gets there today...bob
Thanks to begonia's efforts, we finally got "sticky" threads on this forum! "Sticky" just means that these threads are permanental "stuck" (by admin) to the top of the forum page, so they will not drift down and out of sight as new posts and new threads are added.
And please feel free to email me with items you all want 'stuck' I will happily edit as needed.