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Tag: African violet care

  • Saturday, September 11, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Baystate African Violet Society Show and Sale

    Small exhibit and Sale: 10AM-4PM (cash or check only)
    Demonstration: You Can Grow African Violets! / 11AM-12PM and 2-3PM

    What is it about African violets that has attracted so many fans and admirers? African violets are known for their unique features, vibrant colors, and beautiful blooms. The Bay State African Violet Society, Inc. is continuing its 62-year tradition of growing and showing named African violets. This one-day Tower Hill Botanic Garden special event includes an exhibit, a plant sale of African violets grown by members of BSAVS, Inc. and two lectures/demonstrations. Learn general care of African violets and basic requirements for soil, fertilizer, watering, and light. Discover tips on how and when to re-pot and how to propagate new plants from leaves. Free with admission to gardens. For more information visit https://www.towerhillbg.org/shows/

  • Saturday, April 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, April 17, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – 52nd Annual Spring African Violet Show and Plant Sale

    This Spring marks the Baystate African Violet Society’s 50th Anniversary. They will sponsor an AVSA-approved African violet show and plant sale. The show gives people an opportunity to enter their plants and floral designs for judging to win ribbons and prizes. You can also attend workshops on AV care. At the sale, commercially grown plants and supplies are sold, along with plants grown by our members. There is an $10 entrance fee to Tower Hill. The event takes place Saturday, April 16 from 10 – 5, and Sunday, April 17, from 10 – 4.  For more information, log on to www.baystateafricanviolet.org. Picture courtesy of myviolet.com.