Excerpted from workshops presented in spring of 1998 by Oliveįrom very early issues of our “VioletsFun” newsletter, a compilation of some of our favorite essays on the hobby and the growing “experience”, written by the Violet Barn owners and reprinted here. “Natural Planting Made Easy”Basics in miniature landscapes made on natural materials. “ Knowing Your Violets: Basic Flower Typ es”Knowing the terms that hybridizers use, and learning the characteristics of different flower types can help us in selecting violets. Reprinted in numerous other publications. “Some Notes on Trailing African Violets”Notes from a lecture originally presented at the Mid-Atlantic AVS Convention Show, November 1996. The subject might be a bit dated, given the quality of today’s hybrids, but the cultural advice contained in the article is timeless. Since repeated in numerous other publications, including VioletsFun #4. “Some Suggestions for Keeping Miniature Violets Miniature” Originally appeared in the Empire Violet Magazine, in March, 1987. “Provide ‘Living Shade’ For Your Plants”First appeared as an original article in VioletsFun issue #7. It has been rewritten, appearing in VioletsFun #6, and reflects our growing environment in 1990. “Fine Tuning Your Showplants” An article that originally appeared in the Empire Violet Magazine, in September, 1990. “Discovering Streptocarpus”A lecture originally presented at the 1998 African Violet Society of America Convention Show in Sacramento, California. “Episcias: Lovely Plants with Lovely Leaves”From VioletsFun issue #8
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