Ohhhhhh, So Purdy ... II ....

Ooh, GrandmaT, I love African violets. Unfortunately, mine never last very long—-I don’t seem to have much luck growing them. Any tips? :-)

-- Colleen, inthegardenonline.com, organicgardening.about.com

Just started a “blog” on growing Violets. But if you have specific questions, I will try to answer them … :-)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

Hubby’s whimpering. Between 3 moves in 2 years, and “african salad” munching cats, he’s lost all of his violets.
He says to tell you your “teacups” are all gorgeous, and never turn your back on that blue and white, if we ever see you in person, ‘cause he loves that one!

-- the day you quit learning is the day you quit living.

Thanks Colleen!!!
Dini, tell your hubby thank you and that I would be whimpering too if I lost all my Violets … poor man … I feel for him. :-)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

That white one is a beauty!

-- Xploreorganics, 5b Canada, LFD 06-20

Thank you … actually the white one is one of my fav’s. It has an irridescent flower … when the sun hits it, it sparkles. Very pretty.

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

purdy indeed!! I can see why you love them so much :)

-- - Debbie, SW Ontario Canada (USDA Hardiness Zone: 5a)

I stuff them into plastic bags and punch holes into the bags to let the flowers/plants out

hang then from bent railway ties/nails off the poolhouse walls

huge walls of flowers

the african voilet is a magnificant flower meant to impress people by those who can

-- Central northish Ontario

I am like Dini’s hubby! Whimpering…also lost all of mine in the moves and cat salads!!!
And that white one!!! quite beautiful!

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss, South East Ontario 5a

Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone!! I have such a big grin on my face from you all.

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

So that’s what they are supposed to look like.Not just one teeny flower at a time like mine ( lol )
I will try all your tips and see if maybe I can get two blooms at once.

-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more

GradmaT

I used to grow them.

when I got sick, I lost all mine for lack of watering and care

Yours are beautiful. I love those colors

-- NS Zone 5B 200 KM East of Halifax cheers Bunting------Having a place to go – is a home. Having someone to love – is a family.

Thanks Bunting … and Bon, let me know if I can help … :—)

-- "A perfect garden is just a garden to be in-perfection. Mornings to work on it and evenings to pause and look at it." Southeast Michigan, Zone 5a/5b

Thanks GramT.It is getting bigger now so maybe I will get more flowers.Got my fingers crossed.

-- Bon,Hastings,Ont.....zone 5a....Always room for one more