Boston Flora

Tag: African Violet

  • Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm- Bay State African Violet Society Show & Sale

    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 annual judged African violet show and sale by the Bay State African Violet Society, Inc. on April 27 at The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill is a much-anticipated event. See horticultural and design exhibits of African violets grown by members of BSAVS, Inc. and attend 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. There will also be hundreds of gorgeous named African violets for sale! There will also be a demonstration from 1 – 2 on How to Grow African Violets. From fuzzy leaves to friendly flowers, there are many reasons why African violets are among America’s most popular houseplants

    This event is included with General Admission. We recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to secure your preferred date. You can also buy tickets in person at the Garden. Click here to reserve your tickets in advance.

  • Saturday, April 21 – Sunday, April 22 – Sew In Love With Violets

    A spectacular show featuring America’s favorite houseplant, the African Violet (Saintpaulia sp.), will take place Saturday, April 21 (10 – 5) and Sunday, April 22 (9 – 4) at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston. All are welcome to enter their own plants and floral designs for judging to win ribbons and prizes. Participate in workshops on African Violet care. Start your own collection at the sale, where commercially grown plants and supplies are sold, along with plants grown by members. For more information, call 508-869-6111, or visit www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Saturday, September 25, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, September 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Gesneriad/Begonia Show

    Saturday, September 25, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Sunday, September 26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Gesneriad/Begonia Show

    Visit Tower Hill Botanic Gardens in Boylston, Massachusetts on Saturday, September 25 or Sunday, September 26 for the annual plant show sponsored by the Buxton Begonia Society and the New England Gesneriad Society.   The Gesneriad family consists of over 3,000 species and over 133 genera.  It was named after 16th century Swiss naturalist Konrad von Gesner.  Most Gesneriads are from tropical parts of the world.  Some of the most common plants in this genera are the Cupid’s Bower (Achimenes), Lipstick Plant (Aeschynanthus), Flame Violet (Episcia), Goldfish Plant (Nematanthus), African Violet (Saintpaulia), Florist Gloxinia (Sinningia – below), and Cape Primrose (Streptocarpus). See beautiful displays of rare and unusual houseplants, take a guided tour of the show, hear lectures on begonia and gesneriad care, and visit vendors selling an incredible selection of begonias and gesneriads..  For more information, directions, and hours, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.